# Pum. Messenger — Chat, Channels, Stories & Bot

> Chat, Channels, Stories & Bot (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Koshkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pum-messenger/id6760834020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Koshkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886451282)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: English, Russian
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pum-messenger/id6760834020/reviews.md

## What is Pum. Messenger?

Pum is a messenger that combines beautiful design with everything you need. Channels, groups, stories, bots, stickers — all in one app.

Messages are cached on your device for quick access to chat history.

MESSAGING
• Text, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents
• Instant delivery with typing and read indicators
• Reply, edit, delete, and forward messages
• Disappearing messages with custom timers
• Scheduled sending — write now, deliver later

CHANNELS & GROUPS
• Groups with roles — owner, admin, member
• Public and private channels with reactions
• Bot platform with commands and inline keyboards
• Polls with quiz mode and anonymous voting

STORIES
• 24-hour stories with auto-scroll
• Stickers and GIF search
• QR code profile sharing

SECURITY
• Encrypted connection (TLS) for all data
• Face ID and Touch ID app lock
• Keychain token storage
• Privacy controls: last seen, online, read receipts
• Block and report users
• Data stored in Russia (Yandex Cloud)

PERSONALIZATION
• Dark mode with adaptive colors
• 12 accent colors
• Chat wallpapers — colors, patterns, or your photos
• Bubble styles — rounded, minimal, classic

BUILT FOR iOS
• Native SwiftUI — fast and smooth
• VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion
• Message caching for quick access

Free. No ads.

Questions? thekoshkinvv@gmail.com


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-15

Stability and fixes:

- Fixed a rare crash related to Bluetooth features
- More reliable reconnection after network drops
- Minor fixes and performance improvements

Thanks for using Pum! Feedback: thekoshkinvv@gmail.com

### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-31

Connection stability improvements: fixed a rare case where the app could get stuck on the connecting screen and not reconnect, plus under-the-hood refinements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-13

What's new in 1.1.0:

• Channel handles — create a unique @address for your channel, search and share it
• Deep links — share profiles and channels with one tap
• Video note — cleaner recorder UI with frosted-glass background
• Photos — correct orientation in all chats and avatars (EXIF rotation fix)
• Stability — fixed WebSocket reconnect issue and "Connecting…" UI getting stuck
• Nearby — improved UX: permissions, navigation, onboarding

### 1.0 — 2026-05-05

No release notes.

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