Only Humans is a messaging app where every participant is a verified, physically present human being. No bots. No AI. No fakes. Just real people. HOW IT WORKS Every time you open a conversation, the TrueDepth camera checks for a real human face. Messages are only visible when you're looking — and only sendable when you're present. No images or video are ever captured or transmitted. It's a simple yes-or-no: is a human here right now? Before you even send your first message, your device is cryptographically verified through Apple's App Attest and the Secure Enclave. This confirms you're running the real, unmodified app on genuine Apple hardware. Every single request to the server is signed by your device — bots and emulators can't fake it. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Face detection is 100% local — no biometric data ever leaves your device • Messages are end-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM • The server stores only ciphertext — it cannot read your messages • No phone number or email required — identity is based on passkeys • No tracking, no ads, no data mining END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Every message, image, and reaction is encrypted on your device before it leaves. Room keys are distributed using Hybrid Public Key Encryption (HPKE) and rotate when members leave. Even if the server were compromised, your conversations remain private. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most messaging apps verify your account once at signup. Only Humans verifies your humanity continuously — every time you read or send a message. The combination of device attestation (proving the app is genuine) and face detection (proving a human is present) creates a level of trust that no other platform offers. FEATURES • Face-gated messaging — read and send only when present • End-to-end encrypted group rooms • Reactions, threads, and replies • Image sharing with encrypted media • Passkey authentication — no passwords • Invite-only community • Link previews • Message editing and deletion • Room moderation tools • Dark mode interface REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with TrueDepth camera (iPhone X or later) • iOS 17.0 or later • Camera permission required for face detection Only Humans™ — bots can't follow you here.