# Iris Chat — Private chats, your devices

> Private chats, your devices (iPhone/iPad app by Sirius Business Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-chat/id6785411684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sirius Business Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785410350)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-chat/id6785411684/reviews.md

## What is Iris Chat?

Iris Chat is a private messaging app for direct and group chats. Your secret key and message history stay on your devices, and encrypted messages move through message servers you choose.

Use Iris Chat to:
- Chat one-to-one or in groups
- Link your devices with a code
- Attach photos and files
- Keep messages moving nearby over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when you turn it on
- Block or report unwanted contacts

Iris Chat does not include third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or behavioral tracking.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.9.900 — 2026-09-09

- Improved direct device connections and recovery after a connection drops.
- Improved shared file downloads and nearby contact discovery.
- Fixed an offline warning appearing before sign-in.

### 2026.9.804 — 2026-09-08

- Improved reliability when retrieving shared files from other devices.

### 2026.9.803 — 2026-09-08

- Fixed a networking issue that could cause excessive battery use.
- Improved message delivery when opening a notification.

### 2026.9.5 — 2026-09-05

- Start at login now appears under General settings on Mac.

### 2026.8.28 — 2026-08-28

- People search can now find more Iris users and prioritizes people connected
  to your friends.
- New chats check for a compatible device before messaging is enabled and offer
  a clear retry when the check cannot complete.

## More apps by Sirius Business Oy

- [Nostr VPN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostr-vpn/id6785410348)
- [Iris Drive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-drive/id6785422241)

All apps by Sirius Business Oy: https://appshunter.io/developer/6785410350

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