Retichat

Retichat

Reticulum LXMF chat client

6 ratings
8 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 16, 2026
  • June 14, 2026

Features

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About

This app provides end-to-end encrypted communication over decentralized networks. It supports store-and-forward propagation and federated nodes for lightweight push notifications. Future updates will include LoRa, group, and channel support.

End-to-end forward encryption
Decentralized and organization-less
LXMF Store-and-Forward support
RFed federated propagation
Lightweight push notifications
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What's New in Retichat

1.20

June 14, 2026

Connection improvements Lora improvements

User reviews

Works Partially

I am happy that a Reticulum client exists for the iPhone!

I am experiencing messages being sent ok—but, not received.

I feel this app needs three core things:

1. A force Sync or Send/Receive button
2. Sync logging
3. Identity Management

Works well

Works well but sadly it doesn’t appear to run in the background correctly so I cannot receive messages unless it is open

Looks nice, doesn’t work

I have multiple hosts running a variety of Reticulum applications, rnds , nomadnet, and reticulum-meshchat. Once or twice I got chats working between Retichat and nomadnet. Reticulum-meshchat can see the Retichat node and chats are shown as delivered. On Retichat no nodes appear and no chats are received. I wish it would just work. After 2 days of tweaking configs, I am moving to Sideband on Android.
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First of its kind

First iOS Reticulum chat program, good job!

App really isn’t that bad but very limited

As far as the app alone is concerned, it works well enough but is missing core functionality like rnodes. Unfortunately reticulum itself is a cesspool and dying.

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FAQ

What is Retichat?

Retichat is a chat client designed for Reticulum networks, offering end-to-end encrypted communication. It is completely decentralized and does not belong to any organization.

Does Retichat have ads?

No, Retichat does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

What devices support Retichat?

Retichat is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 17 or later, based on its age rating.

How often is Retichat updated?

The latest version of Retichat is 1.20, last updated on June 14, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle for the application.

What is the age rating for Retichat?

Retichat has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain mature themes or content not suitable for younger users.

What are the upcoming features for Retichat?

Future updates for Retichat are planned to include support for LoRa, group chats, and channels, expanding its communication capabilities.

What is the user sentiment for Retichat?

Retichat has a rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally positive reception from its current user base.

Is Retichat suitable for general social networking?

While categorized under Social Networking, Retichat's focus on Reticulum networks and advanced features makes it more suited for users with specific technical interests rather than broad social media use.