# Olvid — Private messaging for everyone

> Private instant messaging application with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled contacts. (iPhone/iPad app by Olvid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470363343)
- Category: Social Networking, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2019-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219/reviews.md

## What is Olvid?

Olvid is the first private instant messaging application for everyone.

What is a "private" messenger?

It's a messenger:

- That does not push new contacts on you. You are in control: you choose who you want to discuss with. Olvid offers several ways to invite other Olvid users, either face-to-face or remotely.

- That does not require any personal data. Olvid won't ask for your phone number, for your email. Unlike your previous messenger, Olvid will never request access to your address book.

- On which you will never receive unsolicited messages or messages from an unknown source.

- Where all exchanges benefit from the same security and privacy as a real-world discussion behind closed doors. Olvid offers end-to-end encryption and end-to-end authentication by default, always, for everything you send or receive.


Olvid guarantees you safe spaces, immune to external aggression, which isolate you from the digital noise and violence of other social networks. Create groups with your family, friends and key collaborators. No spam, no advertising. You finally regain full control over your communications.

Olvid has been designed to be the best place to exchange on subjects that matter, with those who matter to you.


Olvid - Technology
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At the heart of Olvid, a 'cryptographic engine' coming from several years of research allows to mathematically prove the authenticity, the integrity, and the confidentiality of your communications.

## Key features

- No personal data required
- User-controlled contacts
- No unsolicited messages
- End-to-end encryption
- End-to-end authentication
- Group creation
- No spam or advertising

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual | $4.49 | per month |
| Family | $59.90 | per year |
| Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Individual | $44.90 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Приложение кайф !!!

*2026-07-23, version 4.3.1*

Уважаемые разработчики, пожалуйста добавьте возможности гиф сообщений, удобных каналов и чатов напоминающих ТГ и тогда вы заберете себе все комьюнити из известных приложений ) Вы очень круто справились с безопасностью для пользователей, теперь задача развить развлекательный сервис в приложении )

### 5/5 — Suggestions groupes – notifications, message épinglé, liste collaborative

*2026-07-22, version 4.3.1*

Suggestions groupes : notif push à tous, message épinglé permanent, liste participative. Gratuits, et sans impact sur le chiffrement E2EE.

Merci pour Olvid !

### 1/5 — Платные звонки

*2026-06-26*

Звонки можно совершать только по подписке. Что за бред? Это основная функция мессенджера. Сделайте бесплатные звонки, пожалуйста! А пока только 1 звезда

### 5/5 — Огонь!

*2026-05-29*

Приложение огонь! Но в настройках не хватает, как в андроиде, индикатора сетевого подключения.

### 5/5 — Excelente!

*2026-05-13*

O App está fantástico. O sistema de perfil oculto é o melhor entre todos.
Seria bom ter a opção de alterar a cor do balão de mensagem.
Nota 10.

### 5/5 — Langue chinoise souhaitée

*2026-04-29*

Une petite demande : serait-il possible d'ajouter la langue chinoise (zh-CN) dans une prochaine mise à jour ? Cela rendrait l'application beaucoup plus accessible aux utilisateurs sinophones comme moi, et je suis sûr que beaucoup de gens l'apprécieraient. J'adorerais la recommander à mes amis une fois qu'elle prendra en charge le chinois.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-04-08, version 4.1*

No email or phone number to sign up? Wow people don’t know how super rare this is. Honestly the only thing that matters. Company in EU/France, EU law i. Thank you Thomas, Matthieu and the team!

### 4/5 — Приложение огонь, лучше чем телеграмм и прочие аналоги

*2026-04-05*

Все было чётко, но две недели не работает через мобильный интернет , только по WiFi 😭😭😭😭

### 5/5 — Languages have Chinese

*2026-04-01, version 4.1*

希望能出中文就好了

### 2/5 — Не могу создать или удалить группу

*2026-03-25*

Созданная группа зависает, не работает и не удаляется.
При этом повреждается конфигурация даже созданная пользователями на других платфомах.

## Frequently asked questions about Olvid

### What is Olvid?

Olvid is a private instant messaging application designed for everyone. It focuses on user control and security, ensuring that your communications are private and protected. It does not require personal data and prevents unsolicited messages.

### How does Olvid ensure privacy and security?

Olvid offers end-to-end encryption and end-to-end authentication by default for all exchanges. This means only you and the intended recipient can read your messages. It also prevents unsolicited messages and does not push new contacts onto your list.

### Do I need to provide personal information to use Olvid?

No, Olvid does not require any personal data. It will not ask for your phone number or email address, and it will not access your address book. This ensures a higher level of privacy for its users.

### Can I create groups with Olvid?

Yes, you can create groups with family, friends, and collaborators on Olvid. These groups benefit from the same security and privacy features as individual conversations, offering a safe space for your discussions without spam or advertising.

### Is Olvid free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the core messaging features are free, there are in-app purchases available, suggesting potential premium features or services.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.1 — 2026-06-26

- If your profile is managed by your organization, staying signed in now works reliably, so you're no longer unexpectedly asked to sign in again. Creating such a profile now correctly uses the server defined by your organization.
- Scanning a QR code or link that bundles a server and an activation key now opens a redesigned, easier-to-read screen, so you can see exactly what you're about to set up before continuing.
- Your profile's details now show which server it's hosted on.
- When you activate a license tied to a specific server, Olvid now only offers the profiles that can actually use it.
- Calling availability and subscription status are now only shared between your profiles when they're on the same server.
- Fixed an issue where entering an already-used activation key could leave the screen stuck on a spinner during onboarding.

### 4.3 — 2026-06-17

New
- You can now use Olvid with Apple CarPlay. Browse your recent discussions, have messages read aloud, and start calls directly from your car's screen.
- You can now send messages, make calls, search your conversations, and send voice messages using Siri.
- Tap the Discussions tab a second time to jump straight back to the top of your conversation list.
- Olvid is now available in Vietnamese.

Improvements
- Group updates, including group photo changes, are now more reliable and more efficient.
- Improved message processing when launching the app.
- Refreshed a few in-app notices to use Olvid's newer tip style, including the microphone and camera permission prompts and the "a new version is available" notice.
- When transferring your profile to a new device, network errors and profiles already present on the new device now show dedicated screens with clear steps to resolve the issue.

Bug fixes
- Fixed a bug where delivery and read receipts could be sent twice in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue where a contact's internal identifier could briefly appear instead of their name on the call screen.
- On Mac, copying text from the message compose field now pastes correctly into other apps.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when editing a message on Mac.
- Tapping certain actions on a contact or group screen no longer opens a screen behind it.
- The option to introduce a contact is now hidden when an introduction isn't possible.
- Fixed an issue where in-app notices could cover the button used to start a new discussion.
- Fixed an issue where messages could be duplicated on the receiving device during a message history transfer.
- Fixed the Cancel button on the message history transfer confirmation so it now properly dismisses the prompt.
- During a message history transfer, attachments the new device doesn't need are now properly skipped instead of leaving incomplete files behind.
- The transfer progress on the receiving device no longer appears frozen while it skips attachments it doesn't need.
- After sending your message history, the status shown on the original device now correctly indicates when the other device didn't need some attachments, instead of suggesting something went wrong.
- Fixed an issue that could slow down or stall the reception of messages while a contact was continuously sharing their location.
- You can now copy the text of messages with limited visibility.
- You can now share attachments from messages with limited visibility.
- Siri no longer offers to save Olvid identifiers to your address book from notifications.
- Fixed an issue where old reactions and poll votes could be re-sent to all members of certain groups, triggering unwanted notifications.

### 4.2 — 2026-05-06

- You can now transfer your chat history between devices — a feature many of you have been waiting for!
- Improved paste experience: copy text, media, or attachments from anywhere — even outside Olvid — and paste them directly into the message composition area. A new "Paste" button is also available in the "+" menu for easy access.
- Added a new setting to disable autocorrection, making it easier to copy and paste code without unwanted changes.
- Improved reply experience: dismiss the blur view to continue your conversation while keeping the reply context visible.
- Added notifications to alert you when one of your devices is about to be deactivated.
- When you type the @ symbol to mention someone, the order of contacts in the list is now more natural.
- Adding or removing group members now includes haptic feedback to help prevent accidental additions or removals.
- New for Enterprise users: managed profiles can now authenticate using their Olvid cryptographic identity as an alternative to standard OpenID Connect, making authentication fully transparent.
- Managed profiles can now also authenticate via a single-use magic link, simplifying the first login flow.
- Replaced the repeated notification authorization prompt with a non-intrusive in-app tip, shown only when relevant.
- Force-press the Olvid app icon to quickly access the scanner and connect with other Olvid users faster than ever.
- Fixed the "Stop sharing" button not working correctly in the location-sharing view inside a message.
- Fixed incorrect tips being shown while sharing your location.
- Resolved an issue that could occur when downloading an attachment received more than three months ago.
- Fixed a graphical issue in the message editing screen.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when editing a sent message.
- Attempting to register or bind a revoked managed profile now displays a specific, actionable error message instead of a generic failure.
- Japanese and Korean are now supported languages.

### 4.1 — 2026-03-23

- Redesigned message composer for a sleek new interface when typing text, adding attachments, voice messages, and sending messages.
- Introduced real-time location sharing for 2 minutes, with updates almost every second, in addition to the existing 1-hour and unlimited options.
- Faster processing of return receipts, ensuring smoother app startup—especially after your device has been off for a while.
- Improved call setup speed and reliability by optimizing network connection handling.
- You can now condense the introductory message in discussions for a cleaner view.
- Olvid is now available in 4 more languages.
- Received messages now show the exact date and time they were delivered to the server.
- Fixed an issue where notifications would not appear for messages containing only attachments.
- Resolved a problem where actions from user notifications were sometimes unreliable.
- Fixed bugs in the location sharing feature for better reliability.
- Fixed an issue where tapping an Olvid call in the iPhone call log would not always start a new call.
- Fixed an issue where unbinding would incorrectly occur when reconnecting to a Keycloak instance you are already linked to.
- Fixed an issue where poll results in group discussions could appear incorrect for users who joined after the poll was created.
- Fixed an issue where reaction dates could appear incorrect to users who joined a group after the reaction was sent.
- Fixed an issue sometimes preventing users from listening to audio messages.
- Fixed an issue where it was possible to forward a received message without downloading all its attachments first.
- Fixed a UI issue preventing users from easily muting a discussion for a certain time.
- Expired read-once messages are now reliably deleted when the app starts up.
- May fix the camera button of the standard CallKit interface.
- Updated WebRTC to version 7390 for improved performance.
- Improved the design of the call participant screen.
- Advanced users can now use alternative TURN servers with rotating IP addresses.
- Fixed a rare crash that could occur during app use.
- Resolved an issue where the "Create group with..." button on contact sheets did not always respond as expected.

### 4.0.3 — 2025-12-03

- Olvid+ now offers new subscription plans, allowing you to share your subscription with family and stay securely connected together.
- Refreshed app design for a more modern and intuitive experience.
- Smoother performance, especially when launching Olvid with a large message history to sync.
- Background push notifications are no longer required to use Olvid.
- Resolved a memory issue related to new audio messages.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented deleted messages from being removed from your contacts' devices.
- Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented voice messages from playing through the speaker.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented voice messages from being sent.

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