# Radar: Chat & Bitcoin — Messages that pay.

> Secure messaging app with integrated self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning payments. (iPhone/iPad app by Radar Chat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-chat-and-bitcoin/id6753939776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Radar Chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786853446)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 199 MB
- Languages: Korean, Belarusian, Gujarati, Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Russian, Romanian, Marathi and 32 more
- Released: 2026-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-chat-and-bitcoin/id6753939776/reviews.md

## What is Radar?

Your messages. Your Bitcoin. Together, at last.

Radar is the first app to bring private messaging and self-custodial Bitcoin into one seamless experience. The two most personal things you do every day — who you talk to and what you do with your money — finally live in one place.

For too long it's taken two apps. One to send a private message. Another to send Bitcoin. Copy, paste, switch, repeat. Radar ends the shuffle.

Send sats like you send a text
No switching apps. No copy-paste. Just open a chat and send — settled instantly over Bitcoin Lightning. Split dinner, cover a friend, send rent, or surprise someone you love, right inside the conversation.

Your people are already here
Radar is built on Signal's trusted messaging network, so the people you already talk to come with you. No rebuilding your network. No new account necessary.

Private by default, yours by design
• End-to-end encrypted — built on Signal's battle-tested protocol for encryption you can actually trust.
• Self-custodial — your keys, your coins. Radar never holds your money; no one can freeze, seize, or lose it but you.
• Instant Bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network, settled in seconds.
• No ads or trackers. We don't sell ads and we don't track you. Your chats and payments are nobody's business but yours.
• Open source. Every line is open to inspect, audit, and build on — no black boxes.
• Always free. No subscriptions, no paid tiers, no hidden fees, for everyone, everywhere.

We even give back to the protocol we rely on — Signal's mission to keep private messaging alive is ours too.

The people you connect with. The money you trust. Together, at last.

## Key features

- Self-custodial Bitcoin payments
- Send money like a message
- Instant Bitcoin Lightning settlement
- End-to-end encrypted messages
- Supports Signal and Radar users
- Pay any Lightning wallet
- Dollar and Bitcoin options

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-chat-and-bitcoin/id6753939776/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and safe

*2026-08-09*

Easy usage for sending messages and money.

### 3/5 — Chat works but BTC wallet issues

*2026-08-07*

The chat functionality works out just like Signal, seems to be well done but I sent some ₿ to the wallet and never received funds. The app needs a wallet refresh or resync type function.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-07*

privacy & payments 🎂

## Frequently asked questions about Radar

### Does Radar.Chat have ads?

Radar.Chat is free to use and does not contain advertisements. The app focuses on providing a seamless messaging and payment experience without interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Radar.Chat?

Radar.Chat has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, with no mature content.

### How often is Radar.Chat updated?

The latest version of Radar.Chat is 1.0.4, and it was last updated on July 8, 2026. This suggests a consistent update schedule from the developer.

### What devices does Radar.Chat support?

Radar.Chat is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This broad compatibility ensures accessibility for most Apple mobile users.

### Is Radar.Chat self-custodial?

Yes, Radar.Chat is self-custodial, meaning you have full control over your funds without needing to manage complex seed phrases or backups. Your funds are secured with your Signal profile.

### Can I send money to non-Radar.Chat users?

You can reach any Signal or Radar user with Radar.Chat. Additionally, you can pay any Bitcoin Lightning wallet, connecting two global networks within one app.

### What payment options are available on Radar.Chat?

Radar.Chat allows you to transact in both Dollars for stability and Bitcoin for maximum sovereignty. You can easily swap between these options with a single tap.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-11

Onboarding improvements
UI improvements
Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-08

Improve user experience

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-07

New Radar UI and Theme

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-02

Update app theme and icons

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-02

New Radar look.
UI improvements
Bug fixes

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*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 2026-08-14.*