# ICS Messenger — Send messages with flags

> Send messages with flags (iPhone/iPad app by Markus Trapp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ics-messenger/id1599943705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Markus Trapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065212620)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ics-messenger/id1599943705/reviews.md

## What is ICS Messenger?

ICS Messenger allows you to create and send messages using ICS (International Code of Signals) flags or semaphores. Include the text for the flags or hide it in order to communicate with a secret code. Messages can be shared as a animated gif or as an Image.

Due to current limitations messages can be a max of 30 characters long.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-08-21

- UI Updated 
- Can now generate messages up to 50 char (previous was 30)
- Gif/Text message now look better

### 1.0 — 2021-12-12

No release notes.

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All apps by Markus Trapp: https://appshunter.io/developer/1065212620

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