# Potato Chat — Security live chat application > Secure, fast, and reliable messaging with unlimited file sharing and cloud storage. (iPhone/iPad app by HorseMen Technologies SA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-chat/id1204726898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HorseMen Technologies SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204726897) - Category: Social Networking, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.11/5 from 963 App Store ratings · 219 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 366 MB - Languages: Arabic, English, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish and 3 more - Released: 2017-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-chat/id1204726898/reviews.md ## What is Potato Chat? Potato is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple, secure and free. You can send an unlimited amount of messages, photos, videos and files of any type (.doc, .zip, .pdf, etc.). Potato groups have up to 200000 members and you can create channels to broadcast messages to an unlimited number of subscribers. We built Potato to make messaging speedy and safe again, without the usual caveats. Why Switch to Potato? FAST: Potato is the fastest messaging app on the market because it uses a distributed infrastructure with data centers positioned around the globe to connect users to the closest possible server. SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security among mass messengers. Potato is based on time-tested algorithms to make security compatible with high-speed delivery and reliability on weak connections. CLOUD STORAGE: Potato seamlessly syncs across all your devices, so you can always securely access your data. Your message history is stored for free in the Potato cloud. Never lose your data again! GROUP CHAT & SHARING: With Potato, you can form large group chats and broadcast lists of up to 200000 members, quickly share large videos, documents (.doc, .ppt, .zip, etc.), and send an unlimited amount of photos to your friends. RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages in the minimum bytes possible, Potato is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections. PRIVACY: We take your privacy seriously and will never give third parties access to your data. For those interested in maximum privacy, Potato offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use end-to-end encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient. SUPPORT: For real-time support, please go to Settings in Potato and select “Ask a Question” to send a message directly to our support volunteers. ## Key features - Unlimited message, photo, video, and file sharing - Large group chats (up to 200,000 members) - Channels for broadcasting to unlimited subscribers - Free cloud storage for message history - Secret chats with self-destructing messages - End-to-end encryption - Works on weak mobile connections ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-Month Membership | $4.99 | one-time | | 1-Year Membership | $47.90 | one-time | | Tier20 | $19.99 | one-time | | Tier1000 | $999.99 | one-time | | Tier500 | $499.99 | one-time | | Tier50 | $49.99 | one-time | | Tier100 | $99.99 | one-time | | Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Potato Chat? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and smooth app - 🔒 Secure encrypted messaging - 👍 Good alternative to Telegram - 💡 Potential for growth and improvements **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔍 Lack of staff involvement in reviews - 🤖 Poor customer support - 📽️ Low video quality - 🗂️ Disorganized channel/group management **Commonly reported bugs** - Messages auto-deleting in chats and channels - Inability to edit old messages - Inconsistent channel post deletion - Frequent app crashes and freezes - Compatibility issues with older devices **Most requested features** - Add ability to edit old posts in channels - Implement message reactions and emojis - Improve video resolution options - Add security features like request to join channels - Develop better admin tools and user management - Integrate custom link tracking and management ## Recent user reviews (10 of 219) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-chat/id1204726898/reviews.md ### 5/5 — EDIT POST *2025-09-30* After a few minutes your not able to edit old posts on your channels, please fix this would make the app much more better and be able to pin more channels ! ### 4/5 — Messages Keep Auto-Deleting *2025-09-28* Messages auto-delete in chats and channels, and logging out makes older messages disappear too. Fix these bugs — the app isn’t reliable right now. ### 4/5 — Potential *2025-09-06* This app has a lot of potential but I’m concerned due to lack of staff involvement in these reviews. With telegram banning random accounts actively this has been my best alternative however if the owner doesn’t start making improvements and updates soon this app will fall fast. ### 2/5 — SLOW/BUGGY *2025-09-04, version 2.47.207051* It does the job. But it’s just a very slow, buggy, not as cool version of the Goat Telegram. ### 1/5 — Poor IT help *2025-09-03, version 2.47.207051* App has bugs and I’ve tried to seek help but there are no resources and they do not contact you and assist. ### 2/5 — The Frank Truth *2025-09-01* Lets be honest here, the chat/encryption itself is fine, now let’s talk about the channel interface, I think Potato really pushed out the app and decided to not put in full effort here. I switched from Telegram to Potato since mid 2024, and I really miss having GIFs and Telegram Premium, and cool emojis. Let’s say you run a clothing line on Potato and you try to focus on marketing, how are we ever going to make our customers intrigued? There’s nothing on Potato that is truly eye catching like emojis, profile status, or anything of that sort. Now Im going to talk about Potato’s interface, I have around 200 channels im in, 100+ DMs, and STILL. NO FOLDERS. Telegram really makes it easier for everything. From looks and styles to organization. This app is nice, but inconvenient. So please add some updates, add what we want. And we can all be happy! ### 3/5 — update *2025-08-29, version 2.47.207051* decent substitute for telegram, needs edit options for messages. doesn’t make sense to delete and repost just to edit a message ### 4/5 — Lagging *2025-08-29* Hasn’t been bad up until a couple days ago I’ll be in my channel posting or sending my channel out and it’ll just cut out to the Home Screen I don’t understand why but other than that it’s good ### 1/5 — Trash customer support *2025-08-21, version 2.47.207050* My app crashes the second i try to upload/ send media. i’ve deleted the app reinstalled done every possible. i’ve contacted customer service the past 3 days in a row with no response. time to find another app i would give 0 stars if possible. get signal ### 4/5 — Take Potato Chat Seriously *2025-08-20, version 2.47.207050* The app has crazy potential — crypto deposits, VIP features, rare usernames, verified accounts — but the “showgirl cam” in Discovery makes it feel like a joke. If you want Potato Chat to compete with Telegram or Discord, remove that clutter and double down on what makes this app unique. Contact me on @Cheese if you want real feedback from someone who actually uses Potato more than Telegram. ## Frequently asked questions about Potato Chat ### What is Potato Chat? Potato Chat is a messaging application focused on providing a fast, secure, and reliable communication experience. It allows users to send unlimited messages, photos, videos, and files of any type. The app prioritizes user privacy and offers advanced security features like end-to-end encryption and secret chats. ### What are the key features of Potato Chat? Key features include unlimited message and file sharing, large group chats with up to 200,000 members, channels for broadcasting, free cloud storage for message history, and secret chats with self-destructing messages. It also offers end-to-end encryption and is designed to be reliable even on weak mobile connections. ### Is Potato Chat free to use? Yes, the core messaging functionality of Potato Chat is free to use. The app is described as 'superfast, simple, secure and free'. While the description mentions in-app purchases, the primary features like messaging, file sharing, and cloud storage are available without cost. ### How does Potato Chat ensure security and privacy? Potato Chat uses time-tested algorithms for security, ensuring high-speed delivery and reliability. It offers end-to-end encryption for secret chats, meaning only the sender and recipient can read messages. The app also states a commitment to not giving third parties access to user data and provides secret chats with self-destructing messages for enhanced privacy. ### What kind of files can I share with Potato Chat? You can share an unlimited amount of files of any type with Potato Chat. This includes common document formats like .doc and .pdf, as well as compressed files like .zip, and other media types like photos and videos. Large files can also be shared quickly. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.47.207051 — 2025-08-25 Fix bugs and optimize the experience ### 2.47.207050 — 2025-07-09 Add anonymous groups Group profile supports internal links Optimize the display of the number of unread messages in the group Fix bugs and optimize the experience ### 2.46.207051 — 2025-06-10 Fix BUG and optimize experience ### 2.46.207050 — 2025-06-06 Fix BUG and optimize experience ### 2.45.207052 — 2025-05-30 Fix BUG and optimize experience ## Apps similar to Potato Chat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Telegram Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807) | 4.0 (270,493) | Free | Social Networking | | [Rakuten Viber Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920) | 4.6 (831,567) | Free | Social Networking | | [WhatsApp Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997) | 4.7 (18,046,476) | Free | Social Networking | | [Signal - Private Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669) | 4.7 (1,043,385) | Free | Social Networking | | [Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discord-talk-play-hang-out/id985746746) | 4.7 (3,452,998) | Free | Social Networking | | [Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411) | 4.7 (12,661,461) | Free | Social Networking | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*