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SimpleX Chat: secure messenger

SimpleX Chat: secure messenger

Privacy redefined: no user IDs

263 ratings
204 reviews
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2022
  • August 19, 2026

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SimpleX Chat
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This secure messaging app offers unparalleled privacy by eliminating user identifiers. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and files with features like disappearing messages and incognito mode. Connect via invitation links without needing phone numbers or emails.

✓No user identifiers
✓End-to-end encrypted messages
✓Disappearing messages
✓Incognito mode
✓Encrypted file and voice messages
✓Secret chat groups
✓Encrypted portable chat database
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SimpleX Chat. Based on 263 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 16 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🔒End-to-end encryption and quantum-resistant security
  • 🔐No phone number or personal data required
  • 👤Anonymous profiles and multiple identities
  • 🚀Fast message delivery when working properly
  • 🎯Decentralized and open-source architecture
  • 📱Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
  • 🔄Disappearing/auto-delete messages
  • 💬Group chat functionality
  • 📞Video and voice calling capabilities
  • 🎨Clean and polished interface
  • ⚡Quick setup process

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and instability
  • 📬Delayed or missing notifications (20+ minutes common)
  • ⌨️Keyboard issues on iOS (freezing, unresponsive)
  • 🔌Poor connectivity and message delivery failures
  • 📱iPad version not optimized
  • 🎨Cluttered UI with hard-to-read message posters
  • 🔧Complex user interface for non-technical users
  • 📞Call functionality unreliable with delays
  • 🔄Device migration process tedious and confusing
  • ⚙️Server configuration issues not working properly
  • 🐢Windows desktop version very slow and laggy
  • ♿Poor accessibility for visually impaired users
  • 🔊Audio input selection broken (AirPods incompatible)
  • 🔍Search for groups feature missing or broken
  • 🤖Bots joining private groups without invitation
  • 📊Large group chats (300+ members) extremely buggy
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What's New in SimpleX Chat

7.0.1

August 19, 2026

New in v7.0-7.0.1. SimpleX public names for channels and businesses (BETA). Better channels: - Promote subscribers to contributors. - Publish your channel on your website. - Verify security code with contributors. - Wider messages, easier to read. - Host your own chat relays. Add a longer description to your profile. Simplified app settings. Read more about SimpleX Names: https://simplex.chat/blog/20260722-simplex-public-names.html

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User reviews

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Notifications

The notifications come super late
SCARAMOUCHE 🤭🤭SCARAMOUCHE 🤭🤭

Это то что нужно в этом мире сумрака

Работает с впн не оставляет следов чувствительную информацию можно гонять
RedstoynRedstoyn

The network has been down all day and nothing works

At least Session still works. Guess I'll be using that again until this gets figured out
Jon Jonny JonnersonJon Jonny Jonnerson

Very Good

Should have an option for the non tech savvy people because while this app is EXTREMELY GOOD at its job, i had to play around with the settings so it wouldn’t lag or take forever to send a message let alone half the time I did trial and error to figure out what everything meant. If not, add a developer or advance user interface/option and have short explanations about what certain buttons and settings do. Other than that PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING BESIDES IMPROVEMENTS. It’s already perfectly made and manageable, it’s just a bit too overwhelming for some people who aren’t familiar with servers and relay nodes. Thank you creators and developers and I hope we keep this project strong!!
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LimerJackLimerJack

I NEED SCREEN SHARING ON IPAD SO BAD

plz add screen sharing on other devices like ipad
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

19 issues

App crashes on startup (v6.2 update)

Bug

Keyboard unresponsive on iOS 26

Bug

Messages not appearing until app is opened

Bug

Notifications not working despite correct settings

Bug

Chat freezing and lag on iPhone

Bug

QR code scanning not working on iPad

Bug

Desktop-phone sync connection failures

Bug

Auto-delete messages interrupting voice recordings

Bug

Typing inserts extra characters

Bug

iOS 17 keyboard autofill interferes with typing

Bug

Chat object unresponsive but moveable (delete)

Bug

Backup restoration key confirmation fails if contact offline

Bug

Server switching not reflected in chats

Bug

Cannot change sending server for stuck messages

Bug

Connection errors when creating chat links

Bug

Video upload takes hours

Bug

Call notifications appearing in Russian

Bug

Random photo auto-attachment during typing

Bug

Unable to unsend or delete sent attachments

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Requested Features

14 requests

Read receipts option

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Typing indicators

Feature

Bot maker feature like Telegram

Feature

Multiple image attachment with descriptions

Feature

Better emoji reaction selection

Feature

Mac desktop app

Feature

Web app (PWA)

Feature

iPad optimization

Feature

Improved group discovery/search

Feature

Global self-destruct message settings

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Pin photos in group welcome messages

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Chinese input method support

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Ringing tone during calls

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Speakerphone launch option before call pickup

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FAQ

What is SimpleX Chat?

SimpleX Chat is a messaging application designed for maximum privacy. It is the first messaging network that does not use any user identifiers, not even random numbers, making it 100% private by design. It offers end-to-end encrypted communication for messages, files, and calls.

What are the key privacy features of SimpleX Chat?

Key privacy features include the absence of user IDs, end-to-end encrypted messages with editing and deletion, disappearing messages, incognito mode, and secret chat groups where only members know the group exists. Your profile and contacts are stored only on your device.

How do I connect with people on SimpleX Chat?

You can connect with others by sharing a one-time invitation link or a long-term public address. No phone numbers, emails, or passwords are required to start sending messages instantly.

Is SimpleX Chat free to use?

Yes, SimpleX Chat is completely free to use. The application does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, and it operates on a free monetization model.

Can I transfer my chat history to a new device?

Yes, SimpleX Chat features an encrypted portable chat database. This allows you to transfer your chat contacts and history securely to another device, ensuring you don't lose your conversations.