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Session - Private Messenger

Session - Private Messenger

Privacy you can trust

4.6K ratings
1226 reviews
#99 in free Social Networking
🔧 Utilities
🌐 Social Networking
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 6, 2020
  • July 29, 2026

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Developer

The Loki Project
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About

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

✓Anonymous account creation
✓Decentralized server network
✓No metadata logging
✓IP address protection
✓End-to-end encrypted group chats
✓Secure file sharing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Session. Based on 4.6K reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🔒Secure and private messaging
  • 👍Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 🚀Fast and responsive
  • 🔒No phone number or personal data required
  • 💡Innovative use of blockchain and Tor network

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable notifications and message delivery
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛Slow media file transfers
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 👎Limited features compared to competitors
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What's New in Session

2.15.4

July 29, 2026

• Fixed an issue where some images in Communities couldn't be downloaded • Fixed a crash which could occur while the app was in the background • Fixed a couple of Push Notification reliability issues

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Session Pro

Session Pro Subscription 3 Months

$11.993 Months
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Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

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Gross

EWW EW EW
TCal455TCal455

Trash

Very great
if i could i will rate it a 0if i could i will rate it a 0

Great app 💜

Amazing app 💜
Jaddetear001Jaddetear001

Failed to Select Attachment

Yeah, this continues to be an issue. No matter how many reinstalls, WiFi on/off, hard reboots etc will resolve this issue.

This issue has persisted for months and it's clear the devs don't care to resolve what is a glaring bug with this app.

Avoid if possible
Viewport91Viewport91

parker

really good and private app, love it
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Messages not syncing across devices

Bug

Inability to join or view group chats

Bug

Attachments and media not loading properly

Bug

Frequent app crashes and freezes

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add voice and video calling

Feature

Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging

Feature

Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes

Feature

Improve group chat functionality

Feature

Add support for multiple accounts/identities

Feature

FAQ

What is Session - Private Messenger?

Session is a private messenger built on a decentralized network of user-operated servers. It focuses on user privacy by not collecting or selling data, offering anonymous account creation, and protecting IP addresses. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging and file sharing.

How does Session protect my privacy?

Session protects your privacy through several key features. It requires no phone number or email for account creation, uses a decentralized server network to prevent data breaches, and does not log any messaging metadata. Your IP address is also hidden from contacts and servers.

Is Session free to use?

Yes, Session is completely free to use. It is open-source and funded by the Session Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing digital rights. The app is free of ads and trackers.

What kind of groups can I create?

You can create closed groups for private, end-to-end encrypted group chats. These groups can accommodate up to 100 people, ensuring that your conversations remain secure and confidential.

Can I share files and media securely?

Yes, Session allows you to securely share voice snippets, photos, and files. All attachments are protected with Session's secure encryption and privacy features, ensuring your shared content remains confidential.