# NOOK: Secure Private Messenger — Your Encrypted Messenger

> Your Encrypted Messenger (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Bannikov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nook-secure-private-messenger/id6756493020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Bannikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855653169)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nook-secure-private-messenger/id6756493020/reviews.md

## What is NOOK?

*NOOK: Messenger – Your Privacy. Your Control.**

NOOK: Messenger is the messaging app for those who value true privacy. With AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, we guarantee: Nobody but you and your conversation partners can read your messages. Not even us.

**ABSOLUTE SECURITY**

• End-to-end encryption: AES-256 for all messages, files, and media
• Zero-knowledge: We cannot read your content, even if we wanted to
• Hardware security: Keys stored in iOS Keychain (Secure Enclave)
• Biometric lock: Face ID / Touch ID app protection
• Key rotation: Automatic key renewal for maximum security
• No tracking: No analytics, no profiles, no ads

**INTELLIGENT FEATURES**

• Private rooms: Create protected group rooms for family, friends, or teams
• Flexible access: QR code, password, security question, or live challenge
• QR codes with TTL: Time-limited invitations (5-60 min or 24h)
• Attachments: Share photos, documents, PDFs encrypted
• Aliases: Use nicknames instead of real names
• Unread badges: Never miss an important message
• Push notifications: Receive alerts (without message content)

**MODERN DESIGN**

• Dark Mode: Automatic or manual selection
• Color schemes: 8 beautiful themes (Purple, Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Teal, Red, Yellow)
• Animations: Smooth, modern transitions
• Glassmorphism: Elegant, contemporary UI
• iOS-native: Perfectly integrated into your iPhone/iPad

**SIMPLE & FAST**

• No registration: No email, no phone number, no account
• Get started instantly: Create room in 3 seconds
• Scan QR code: Join other rooms in seconds
• iCloud sync: Automatic synchronization across all your Apple devices
• Offline capable: Messages are encrypted and stored for later sending

**WHY NOOK: Messenger?**

Unlike WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram:
• No phone number required
• No central database with your data
• No metadata collection
• No contact list uploads
• No servers under our control
• Apple cannot read your messages (encrypted in iCloud)

**PERFECT FOR:**

• Families who want to stay private
• Friend groups with sensitive topics
• Professional teams with confidential projects
• Activists and journalists
• Anyone who takes privacy seriously

** OUR MISSION**

Privacy is a human right. NOOK: Messenger gives you back control. No data collection, no surveillance, no compromises. Just secure, private communication – the way it should be.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOOK Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| NOOK Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime (Premium) | $44.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-24

We’ve fixed bugs, improved performance and stability, and enhanced notifications for a better experience.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-04-16

We’ve fixed bugs, improved performance and stability, and enhanced notifications for a better experience.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-04-16

We’ve fixed bugs, improved performance and stability, and enhanced notifications for a better experience.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-01-20

This update brings highly-requested features and a significant design polish to your chat experience!
- Redesigned Composer: The chat input area has been beautifully redesigned with a clean, floating glass effect for a more modern look and feel.
- Smoother Scrolling: Messages now elegantly fade out at the bottom of the screen, creating a seamless "floating" effect as they scroll behind the composer.
- UI & Animation Fixes: We've resolved an issue where navigation icons would move with the background animation, ensuring a stable and polished interface.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-01-08

Performance stabilization und bugs fixing.

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All apps by Alexander Bannikov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1855653169

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