# Phantom: Private Messenger — Encrypted Chat & Media Check

> Encrypted Chat & Media Check (iPhone/iPad app by Ron Echual.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-private-messenger/id6761390725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ron Echual](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889288939)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-11-05

## What is Phantom?

Message, call, share files, and check suspicious media — with end-to-end encryption, strong privacy controls, and built-in AI tools that help you communicate with confidence.

KEY FEATURES

- End-to-End Encrypted Messaging — Text, photos, videos, voice messages, and links stay private between you and the people you choose.

- Documents — Send and open PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files right inside the app.

- Voice & Video Calls — Fast, clear, encrypted calls. Answer from the lock screen, switch to speaker or AirPods, and see every call in your chat history.

- Voicemail — When someone can't answer, leave a voicemail that arrives in the right conversation.

- Group Chats — Stay connected with your trusted circles, teams, friends, and communities.

- Private Mode — Pause your online and activity status and keep your network address hidden from the other party during calls. Only your existing contacts can reach you; Private Mode never lets you message strangers or appear as another person.

- Media Scanner — Check images and videos for signs of AI generation or manipulation, with clear forensic guidance. Phantom never creates or edits media; it only helps you verify what you receive.

- AI Fact-Check — Verify claims in a conversation without leaving the chat.

- Writing Assist — Fix grammar and polish a message before you send it.

- Voice Trust Signals — When enrolled, voice-match indicators help confirm that a voice message really comes from your trusted circle.

- Biometric Lock — Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID.

- Safety Controls — Block or report any contact, and leave any group, at any time.

- WiVideo Sharing — Share and preview WiVideo content inside conversations.

- Wellness Breaks — Quick meditation, ambient sound, and breathing tools when you need a pause.

- Presence & Notifications — See who's available (unless they've chosen not to show it) and get timely alerts for messages and calls.

Phantom Messenger is built for people who value privacy and trust — whether you're messaging friends, calling colleagues, sharing media, or checking something that doesn't look right.

Requires an AIFactify account to sign in.

Phantom Messenger is made by AIFactify, a GRT Source Technology company (grtsource.com).

## Is Phantom safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Phantom.

## Is Phantom legit?

Phantom: Private Messenger has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Phantom is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.19 (359) — 2026-11-03

This update fixes the issues that made recent versions unreliable:
- Stay signed in — no more unexpected logouts
- Calls connect reliably and stay connected when answered
- Voicemail is delivered to the right conversation
- Messages decrypt correctly after reinstalling or switching devices
- Send and open documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) inside the app
- Cleaner message design
- Cancel a scan at any time and start another
- Clear "Inconclusive" results when there isn't enough evidence, instead of an error
- Video scans keep running on our servers if you leave the app — the result is waiting when you return
- Simpler navigation: five tabs, with Settings in the top corner
- Fixes to scan history and overall stability
Private Mode, secure calls, voicemail, and AI Fact-Check continue to work as before.

### Version 1.0.2 (238) — 2026-06-15

Improved Phantom Messenger calling reliability, Ghost Mode consistency, in-call chat behavior, notifications, WiVideo sharing, and app stability.

This update also improves access to AI Factify news verification features and overall performance.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-09

This update fixes and improves existing Phantom Messenger features, including AI Grammar Assist, media authenticity scanning, WiVideo sharing, Ghost Mode privacy handling, group chat, call controls, Wellness sounds, and overall reliability.

What’s improved:
• Fixed AI Grammar Assist behavior
• Improved image and video authenticity scanner reliability
• Improved WiVideo sharing and preview behavior
• Improved Ghost Mode privacy handling
• Improved group chat and call controls
• Improved video call scene/background selection
• Updated Wellness sounds and meditation cues
• General performance, reliability, and UI stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-06-04

No release notes.

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