# PeerLink X: Private Messenger — Open Source & Self-Hosted

> Open Source & Self-Hosted (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Zarkov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerlink-x-private-messenger/id6767358387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Zarkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896467843)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerlink-x-private-messenger/id6767358387/reviews.md

## What is PeerLink X?

PeerLink X is a private, open-source messenger for secure chats, group conversations, voice and video calls, and self-hosted communication.
Stay connected with friends, family, teams, and communities while keeping more control over the infrastructure used for your communication.

PRIVATE MESSAGING
Send private messages through a clean and modern chat interface. PeerLink X is designed for everyday personal and team communication.

GROUP CHATS
Create group conversations for friends, families, teams, projects, and communities.

VOICE & VIDEO CALLS
Make voice and video calls directly from PeerLink X and communicate without switching between multiple apps.

OPEN-SOURCE MESSENGER
PeerLink X is open source. The source code of both the mobile application and server components is publicly available for review.
Open-source development makes it possible to inspect how the application works and independently deploy the communication infrastructure.

SELF-HOSTED SERVERS
PeerLink X supports self-hosted communication infrastructure.
Advanced users, teams, and organizations can run their own servers instead of depending entirely on a centralized messaging service.

FLEXIBLE SERVER CONFIGURATION
PeerLink X supports configurable Bootstrap, Relay, and TURN servers.
Server configuration can be added to the application using a QR code available on the official PeerLink X website.

RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY
Relay and TURN support helps PeerLink X maintain communication across different networks and network configurations.

PRIVACY-FOCUSED COMMUNICATION
PeerLink X is designed around private communication and reducing unnecessary dependence on centralized services.

KEY FEATURES
• Private messaging
• Group chats
• Voice calls
• Video calls
• Open-source code
• Self-hosted messenger infrastructure
• Custom server configuration
• Bootstrap, Relay and TURN support
• QR-based initial server setup
• Modern and simple interface

PeerLink X is designed for users looking for a private messenger, secure chat app, open-source messenger, self-hosted chat, private voice calls, video calls, and greater control over their communication infrastructure.

OPEN SOURCE & SELF-HOSTED
Application source code:
https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink
Server source code:
https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink_servers
Official website, server configuration and QR setup:
https://simplegear.org


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.13.1 — 2026-09-13

• Invite people in one tap: choose Invite and share a secure link right away.
• Add your PeerLink name in Settings so new contacts know who invited them.
• Your name is included in your QR code and can keep contact names up to date.
• We’ve also made invitations more reliable.

### 3.11.9 — 2026-09-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Vladimir Zarkov

- [PixelVerse World](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelverse-world/id6780532180)

All apps by Vladimir Zarkov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896467843

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