A modern, secure messaging app built on the open Matrix protocol. It offers end-to-end encryption, a familiar interface, and cross-device synchronization. Enjoy features like direct and group chats, threads, and file sharing, with optional AI assistance.
1.7.8
November 12, 2026
- Improve feature & Fix bugs
Owla is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted messaging experience.
Owla is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, ensuring seamless communication across your Apple ecosystem.
Owla was last updated on November 8, 2026, indicating active development and regular improvements.
Owla has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Owla offers end-to-end encryption for all conversations, ensuring your messages are protected. Your data resides on standard Matrix homeservers, not a proprietary backend.
Yes, Owla supports an optional AI assistant where you can bring your own API key from providers like Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini for features like reply suggestions and summarization.
Owla supports direct messages, group chats, threads, replies, edits, reactions, forwards, pinned messages, file sharing, voice notes, custom stickers, @mentions, link previews, and message search.
Owla allows you to pin, archive, mute, and mark chats as unread. It also includes a 'Saved Messages' feature for personal notes and an activity feed for mentions and updates.
