# Tilde Friends — a Secure Scuttlebutt client

> Decentralized social network client for offline use and user-controlled feeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Cory McWilliams.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilde-friends/id6742085604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cory McWilliams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796726201)
- Category: Social Networking, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.5 · 7 MB
- Released: 2025-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilde-friends/id6742085604/reviews.md

## What is Tilde Friends?

Tilde Friends is a social network client that works with other applications that use the Secure Scuttlebutt protocol.  It is designed for resilience and works with or without internet access.  You decide who you connect with and who you follow, putting you in full control of your feed and your experience.

Tilde Friends stores everything on your own device, meaning you can compose new posts, read messages, and react with emojis while completely offline.  Tilde Friends will sync up with your friends when you're next online or even just on the same Wi-Fi network - no cloud involved.  You can even export your messages and apps to a file and email or AirDrop them to a friend.

Tilde Friends is built out of a collection of little applications built using its own code editor and runtime environment.  If you're an ambitious programmer, you can follow the "edit" link at the top of the screen to make improvements while on your device and share them with your friends.  Or create and share your own programs from scratch.  Since Tilde Friends apps can't do much without your permission, it is safe to experiment and explore.

Don't expect the same infinite scroll, spam, and ads as from other social networks.  Secure Scuttlebutt brings with it a slower, more deliberate, and mindful experience, built on mutual trust and respect as strong relationships should be.

## Key features

- Decentralized social networking
- Offline post composition and reading
- User-controlled feed and connections
- Syncs via Wi-Fi or internet
- No cloud storage
- Exportable messages
- App creation and sharing


## Frequently asked questions about Tilde Friends

### What is Tilde Friends?

Tilde Friends is a social network client that operates on the Secure Scuttlebutt protocol. It allows users to create posts, read messages, and interact with content even when offline, syncing data when a connection is available.

### How does Tilde Friends handle privacy?

Tilde Friends prioritizes user control by storing all data locally on your device. You decide who you connect with and follow, ensuring your feed and experience are entirely your own, without cloud reliance.

### Can I use Tilde Friends without internet access?

Yes, Tilde Friends is designed for resilience and works without internet access. You can compose posts, read messages, and react with emojis offline, and the app will sync when you are next online or on the same Wi-Fi.

### Does Tilde Friends have ads?

No, Tilde Friends does not contain advertisements. It offers a mindful social experience free from the spam and ads commonly found on other social networks.

### What devices does Tilde Friends support?

Tilde Friends is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How often is Tilde Friends updated?

The latest version of Tilde Friends is 0.2026.5, last updated on May 28, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### Is Tilde Friends suitable for younger users?

Tilde Friends has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for mature audiences. This is likely due to the nature of social networking and potential for complex interactions.

### Can I share my data from Tilde Friends?

Yes, you can export your messages and apps to a file. This file can then be shared with friends via email or AirDrop, allowing for easy data transfer and backup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.2026.7 — 2026-07-30

* Added support for showing, creating, editing, and RSVP-ing to gatherings.
* Crash fixes and performance improvements.
* Refreshed the wiki app user interface.
* Made the app launcher the default view.  The ssb app can be set the default again by long-pressing it.
* Added a README.md to every stock app with a brief explanation.
* Fixed an issue where invalid messages were sometimes accepted.
* Update CodeMirror, libbacktrace, musl-libc, prettier, and sqlite.

### 0.2026.6 — 2026-06-25

* Private message attachments.
* Crash fixes and load time improvements.
* Show nicknames assigned by other users.
* Show a new flat list of messages in order.
* Update: CodeMirror, QuickJS 2026-06-04, libbacktrace, sqlite 3.53.2.

### 0.2026.5 — 2026-05-28

* Crash fixes.
* Replication improvements.
* File renaming in the editor.
* More concise message composition UI.
* Message link fixes.
* Update: CodeMirror, libbacktrace, lit 3.3.3, sqlite 3.53.1.

### 0.2026.4 — 2026-04-30

* Performance improvements: faster loads when subscribed to many channels, use more cores, show usernames earlier, and scan private messages faster.
* New messages at the bottom, better error messaging, feed QR codes, and highlight search results in the ssb app.
* Ability to diff app changes.
* Import and export from the db app.
* Support opening ssb: URLs on mobile.
* Minor UI improvements.
* HTTP improvements for handler.js.
* Update: CodeMirror, musl 1.2.6, libsodium 1.0.22, sqlite 3.53.0.

### 0.2026.3 — 2026-03-26

* It is now possible to edit posts and view past revisions.
* Crash fixes and performance improvements.
* Disambiguate shared apps by the same name from different users.
* Minor editor and other UI improvements.
* Fixed several types of links.
* Show SSB accounts followed, and sort follow lists by recent activity.
* Highlight the focused message.
* Update: CodeMirror, libuv 1.52.1, sqlite 3.51.3.

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