# Ocean's Wave: Private Chat — Encrypted voice that vanishes

> Encrypted voice that vanishes (iPhone/iPad app by PESTPAL s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceans-wave-private-chat/id6759814200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PESTPAL s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880854803)
- Category: Social Networking, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceans-wave-private-chat/id6759814200/reviews.md

## What is Ocean's Wave?

Say it, then let it go. Ocean's Wave is end-to-end encrypted messaging where every message — voice, text, photos, files — disappears on a timer you set.

Most messaging apps promise privacy as a feature. Ocean's Wave makes it the default. Conversations stay between you and the person you're sending to — nowhere else, for no longer than you choose.

END-TO-END ENCRYPTED BY DEFAULT
Every message is encrypted on your device before it leaves. The server stores encrypted data it cannot read. Only you and the recipient hold the keys.

BURN TIMER FROM 1 MINUTE TO 3 MONTHS
Set how long a message lives after the recipient opens it. When the timer expires, the message is cryptographically erased — gone from both sides, unrecoverable.

VOICE. TEXT. FILES.
Send voice messages, text, photos, videos, and documents — PDFs included. All encrypted. All ephemeral.

INVITE ANYONE
Reach people who aren't on Ocean's Wave yet. Send an invite link, and when they join you're connected automatically — no phone numbers, no contact uploads.

ZERO-KNOWLEDGE ARCHITECTURE
Your private keys never leave your device. Back them up with a 24-word recovery phrase only you control. Ocean's Wave cannot read your messages, recover your keys, or restore your conversations. This isn't a policy — it's enforced by the cryptography.

WHAT WE DON'T COLLECT
- The contents of your messages
- Your contact list
- Your message history
- Your encryption keys

BUILT FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS
Journalists protecting sources. Teams sharing sensitive contracts. Anyone who believes private conversations should stay private.

Download Ocean's Wave and have the conversations you want without leaving a trail.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-09

Invite anyone to Ocean's Wave — even if they're not on the app yet.

- Send an invite link to any email. When they join, you're connected automatically and your conversation is ready to go.
- Adding someone who isn't on Ocean's Wave yet now offers to create a shareable invite instead.
- New conversations show the message box right away, so you can start talking immediately.
- Refreshed app icon and branding.

### 1.2 — 2026-04-28

RICH MEDIA MESSAGES
- Send photos, videos, files, and PDFs — all end-to-end encrypted
- Take photos and videos directly from the composer
- Full-screen photo browser and native PDF viewer
- PDF previews appear inline in chat
- Image messages render edge-to-edge

AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS
- Attached audio files now show a waveform, same as recorded voice
- Voice messages route to AirPods and wired EarPods
- Upload progress indicator when sending voice messages
- Download progress when opening file attachments

SMARTER NOTIFICATIONS
- Push notifications show the message type at a glance
- Tapping a notification reliably opens the right conversation
- Banner is suppressed when you're already viewing that chat
- Notifications no longer linger across sign-out and sign-in

FIXES AND RELIABILITY
- Resolved message decryption issues when switching users or devices
- Fixed repeated conversation loading attempts
- Contacts list loads correctly again
- Stability improvements across the app

### 1.1 — 2026-04-09

Text Messages
Send and receive end-to-end encrypted text messages alongside voice. Seamlessly switch between voice and text — your draft is preserved when changing modes.

Redesigned Input Bar
A unified toolbar with Liquid Glass styling. Quickly switch between voice recording and text input, and set burn timers for each message.

Visual Improvements
Messages gently fade as you scroll, keeping focus on the latest conversation. Text bubbles are larger and easier to read.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

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