# Sogool - Secure Messenger — Private Chat · Secret Notes

> Private Chat · Secret Notes (iPhone/iPad app by BYUNGHEE GONG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sogool-secure-messenger/id6768185122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BYUNGHEE GONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896547904)
- Category: Social Networking, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 14 more
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sogool-secure-messenger/id6768185122/reviews.md

## What is Sogool?

P2P Secure Chat & AES-256 Encrypted Notes/File Management — No Relay Server

Welcome to Sogool, a 100% P2P secure chat and AES-256 encryption-based personal privacy management tool.
Sogool is designed to fully protect your personal information and valuable data from external threats. After the initial connection, all communication is handled via direct P2P without any relay server, combined with powerful local encryption technology to deliver true privacy.

▣ No Account Required

- Most apps require sign-up or other verification before use. Sogool skips all of that, keeping your privacy completely in your hands.

▣ Key Features

1. 100% P2P Secure Chat (No Relay Server)
- Serverless Communication: After the initial signaling phase, devices connect directly (P2P) without passing through any relay server.
- Strict Security: Only users with the room key (secret key) generated by the host can join. All conversations and files are sent and received directly in an encrypted environment.
- No Trace Left: Once the socket connection is closed, no records remain on any server, making data theft fundamentally impossible.

2. Secure Private Notes (Full Offline Support)
- Smart Recording: Freely record diaries, ideas, recipes, and more using an editor that supports file attachments.
- Organized Management: Use category grouping to safely classify and protect your personal knowledge base.
- Backup & Restore: Encrypted backup files compatible across devices are provided. With just your secret key, you can instantly and safely restore your data on any device.

3. Secure File Vault (Large File Support)
- Powerful Local Encryption: Important files such as documents, photos, and videos are encrypted on-device using the world-standard AES-256 method.
- Large File Optimized: A dedicated process ensures stable encryption and decryption of large files without delay.
- Fully Offline: All encryption is performed in a completely local environment without a network connection, eliminating any risk of external leakage.

▣ Why Sogool?
- Since no relay server is used at all, the scenario of data leakage through server hacking simply does not exist.
- You can safely write personal notes and manage encrypted files even in an offline environment without an internet connection.
- No tedious sign-up process. The secret key you set is the strongest security there is.
- To support the service, ads may be displayed on some screens.

▣ Safe and Responsible Usage Guidelines (UGC Policy Compliance)
Sogool provides technical privacy while strictly complying with Google's User Generated Content (UGC) policy to maintain a safe community environment.
- A [Report and Block] system is in place to immediately report illegal content and malicious users within chat rooms.
- In cases of repeated reports or confirmed policy violations, the user's access to the service may be restricted.
- Opening chat rooms that infringe on others' rights or violate applicable laws is strictly prohibited.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-09-02

Added video and voice calling.
Improved friend management, overall stability, and usability.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-21

Improved usability and overall stability.
Enhanced channel notices and archive features, and fixed several UI and localization issues.
Added the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-18

Improved stability and optimized several features.
Improved backup and restore for Secure Notes.
Improved notifications and channel announcements.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-10

Added Channel Notice, allowing users to search for channels they already know and subscribe to one-way notices. Users can manage notifications, report received notices, or unsubscribe from a channel at any time.

This update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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