# NI²CE Messenger — NATO Messenger & Video Chat

> NATO Messenger & Video Chat (iPhone/iPad app by Vector Creations Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-messenger/id6444872278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vector Creations Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154157774)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 171 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, Basque, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Central Atlas Tamazight, Czech, Danish and 40 more
- Released: 2023-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-messenger/id6444872278/reviews.md

## What is NI²CE Messenger?

Try super secure instant communication in any environment with NI2CE app.

NATO Interoperable Instant Communication Environment (NI2CE) is a secure messenger app that uses real end-to-end encryption to provide powerful video conferencing, file sharing and voice calls.

Powered for NATO by Allied Command Transformation - Innovation Branch & NATO Communication and Information Agency, NI2CE’s features include:

Secure: Real end-to-end encryption (only those in the conversation can decrypt messages) for desktop, tablet and mobile
Based on the Matrix messaging protocol
Fully encrypted messages that allow safer communication
Flexible: No limit on the number of sessions: multi-device capabilities
Private: no need for phone numbers, more anonymity compared to other apps
Full featured instant communication capabilities
Easy: No installation required on PC
NI2CE operates on Matrix, an open network for secure and decentralized communication. It allows self-hosting to give users maximum ownership and control of their data and messages. Users choose where the data is hosted.
The app offers complete communication and integration:
Messaging, voice and one to one video calls, file sharing and an array of integrations, bots and widgets.
The app aims to demonstrate the usability of the Matrix protocol and the compatible end-user applications for the NATO Enterprise and NATO missions and capture additional user requirements.
For any questions, contact us at #help:matrix.ilab.zone


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-06-01

Includes the latest version of the Rust Crypto SDK.

### 1.8 — 2026-05-05

This version disables user ID parsing in the password-based login flow and enforces the homeserver.

### 1.7 — 2025-08-04

This version includes support for v12 rooms, where the Owner role has been added. The Owner coincides with the room creator and has higher privileges than Admins.
It also includes a new pinned certificate to allow users to join Jitsi group calls.

### 1.6 — 2025-06-12

This newer version contains an important security update.

### 1.5 — 2025-03-31

- Bug fixes and stability improvements
- Removed NCIA logo

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All apps by Vector Creations Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1154157774

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