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Session - Private Messenger

Session - Private Messenger

Privacy you can trust

5.3K ratings
1242 reviews
#97 in free Social Networking
🔧 Utilities
🌐 Social Networking
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
February 6, 2020
Updated
October 10, 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 about Session

Reviews of Session are mixed: the Social Networking app is rated 4.4/5 from 5.3K App Store ratings. What users like most: secure and private messaging, clean and intuitive user interface. Top complaints: unreliable notifications and message delivery, frequent crashes and bugs. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

2.15.5

October 10, 2026

• Added a placeholder for messages sent from a newer version of Session, which can be viewed after updating • Voice messages can now be up to 5 minutes long • Improved network reliability and message delivery, particularly on mobile networks • Fixed several Push Notification reliability issues, including some group notifications being dropped • Fixed an issue where the app could return to onboarding if its data couldn't be read during launch • Fixed an issue where deleting a group wasn't fully applied on your other devices • Fixed some issues with disappearing messages • Fixed several crashes, including one which could occur when sending a message • Fixed a number of minor UI issues

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Session Pro

Session Pro Subscription 3 Months

$11.993 Months
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Charts

Top Free

📈 97+3

Social Networking

This app rose +3 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

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Privacy Focused

It is perfect for privacy heavy work. It’s not as smooth as telegram, but using session I am not worried about any missteps with the settings. Theres no number connected.
SSyrianman277

Cricket0719

Works really good for what I’m using it for. It’s safe, secure, and out of harms way.
AAshQueen53

Very Fast and furious

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MBMrs Berenato

App Ranking

I just started using this app and I love it 🥰
FFlloMarie

Wonderful Resource!😎

Having Session Private Messenger is a great resource! Please keep up the excellent Efforts to keep this site running and running smoothly!
“““Senior Moments “
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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.