Pigeon for Telegram

Pigeon for Telegram

Feature-Rich Messaging Client

19 ratings
18 reviews
Free
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This app is a feature-rich messaging client designed exclusively for Apple Watch. It allows you to send and receive Telegram messages directly from your wrist, supporting various media types and message formatting. It operates independently of an iPhone, offering privacy-focused communication.

Standalone Apple Watch operation
Supports formatted messages
Handles various media types (GIFs, photos, documents)
Privacy-focused with official API
Dynamic Type scaling
Siri and Shortcuts integration
Folder and topic support
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What's New in Pigeon for Telegram

1.10.0

July 25, 2026

I am excited to announce some big new features in this breakthrough release of Pigeon: - One to one Telegram calls are finally supported in Pigeon! You can talk to your friends and family through a one to one private Telegram chat call right from your wrist for the first time! This long-awaited feature requires watchOS 9 (recommended: watchOS 11 and above) and an active subscription. (Not available in China) - Rich Text support: Pigeon now supports the recently added rich text features of Telegram, delivering a better user experience when paired with AI agents such as OpenClaw or Hermes Telegram integrations. Currently rich text features such as headings, text formatting (bold, italic, superscript, subscript, strikethrough, code), quotes, links, media, tables (watchOS 9 and above), location, math expressions, lists and sections are supported. A subscription is required for the full rich text experience. - Instant View support: Websites that already support Telegram Instant View articles will be readable directly in the Pigeon app. If you're wondering where v2.0 went: well, as v2.0 was meant to be a rework on the foundational aspects of the app, I have decided to postpone that first, in order to ship new these 3 new features out faster. Thank you for your continued support of Pigeon!

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Subscription plans

Full Access (1 Month)

Unlocks all features of Pigeon app (1 mth)

$1.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Not enough free

Only good for getting notifications and seeing past texts if you are on the free plan. Please update with at least quick responses free! Thank you.

Edit: okay, i know it isn’t official and Apple makes people pay $99 per year to publish apps, but come on! At least let us text for free.

Response from developer

As this is not the official Telegram app, it is built entirely from the ground up by an individual (me). Development takes time and money, which this project is fully funded from subscribers. I simply cannot let everything be free. The idea is quite simple, you can mostly read stuff, but you need to pay to write stuff. I don't understand what you mean by "cannot open watch faces" though. Watch face complications are supported in Pigeon, and it doesn't require a subscription. It acts as a shortcut to open the app quickly from the watch face. Update 1: Its not just the $99 per year fees, I spend a good amount of time to develop this app. Noted that you meant the .watchface files. I have tested it on my own watch, and it applies fine. Note that you need to have an active subscription to open documents, including .watchface files.

Not enough free, and no good features

Only good for getting notifications and seeing past texts. And you cannot open watch faces! So bad. Do not get. Please update with at least quick responses free! Thank you.

Edit: okay, i know it isn’t official and Apple makes people pay $99 per year to publish apps, but come on! At least let us text.

What I meant about the watch face is the file extension to open watch face wasn’t opening. Also, now that I think of it, you should make a full watch face.
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Response from developer

As this is not the official Telegram app, it is built entirely from the ground up by an individual (me). Development takes time and money, which this project is fully funded from subscribers. I simply cannot let everything be free. The idea is quite simple, you can mostly read stuff, but you need to pay to write stuff. I don't understand what you mean by "cannot open watch faces" though. Watch face complications are supported in Pigeon, and it doesn't require a subscription. It acts as a shortcut to open the app quickly from the watch face.

Not enough free, and no good features

Only good for getting notifications and seeing past texts. And you cannot open watch faces! So bad. Do not get. Please update with at least quick responses free! Thank you.

Response from developer

As this is not the official Telegram app, it is built entirely from the ground up by an individual (me). Development takes time and money, which this project is fully funded from subscribers. I simply cannot let everything be free. The idea is quite simple, you can mostly read stuff, but you need to pay to write stuff. I don't understand what you mean by "cannot open watch faces" though. Watch face complications are supported in Pigeon, and it doesn't require a subscription. It acts as a shortcut to open the app quickly from the watch face.

Очень неплохая альтернатива

Хочу купить подписку, но при попытке оплатить- на часах выдает ошибку, можно ли как-то купить её на iphone?

Response from developer

Hi, can you contact me via email at contact@vincentneo.com with more information regarding the error shown, as well as your watchOS version? I'll be glad to assist you further on this. Thank you! Здравствуйте, не могли бы вы связаться со мной по электронной почте contact@vincentneo.com с дополнительной информацией о показанной ошибке, а также о вашей версии watchOS? Я буду рад помочь вам в этом. Спасибо!

Great Watch TG Client

Pigeon is the only game in town if you want to leave your phone behind and keep using telegram while out and about. It is really great and feels pretty feature complete. I do wish conversation loading could happen a little faster and also wish there was a lifetime purchase option (even if it was 5x the annual or something).
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FAQ

How do I sign in to Pigeon?

Signing in is a simple 2-3 step process. You can scan a QR code displayed on your watch using the official Telegram app. If you have Two-Step Verification enabled, you'll need to enter your password. Alternatively, you can sign in via your phone number.

Can I send photos and videos with Pigeon?

Yes, Pigeon allows you to send photos and location messages. You can also view received GIFs, stickers, photos, videos, contacts, locations, voice and video notes, and documents directly within the app.

Does Pigeon work without an iPhone?

Yes, Pigeon is designed to work by itself directly on your Apple Watch. If your watch has a cellular plan, you can chat anytime, anywhere, with just the watch alone, without needing your iPhone nearby.

What message formatting does Pigeon support?

Pigeon supports formatted messages such as bold, italics, underlined, and strikethrough, presenting them as your friend intended. It also supports viewing web link previews.

How does Pigeon handle privacy?

Pigeon is privacy-focused and communicates via Telegram’s official API (TDLib) to ensure the same level of secure communications. None of your personal information is collected by the app itself.

Can I use Siri with Pigeon?

Yes, you can send Telegram messages using your voice via Siri and Shortcuts integration with Pigeon. This allows for hands-free messaging.

What are the subscription options for Pigeon?

Pigeon offers a 'Full Access' subscription with two plans: $1.99 per month or $12.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

Does Pigeon support group chat features like topics and comments?

Yes, Pigeon supports topics in group chats for better organization. You can also view and interact with other commentators in channel comment sections.