# Tinode — Instant Messenger

> Free, unlimited, flexible open-source instant messaging platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Tinode LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinode/id1483763538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tinode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483763537)
- Category: Productivity, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.75/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Ukrainian
- Released: 2019-12-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinode/id1483763538/reviews.md

## What is Tinode?

Tinode is a free, unlimited, and flexible open source messaging platform that's been built mobile-first.

Instant, free, global communication should be a fundamental feature of today's internet. Our aim is to enable everyone to create a high-quality chat experience outside of the walled gardens that exist today.

Connect to Tinode service or setup your own.
Open source: https://github.com/tinode/chat/

## Key features

- Instant messaging
- Free communication
- Global reach
- Open source
- Customizable chat experience

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinode/id1483763538/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs some refinement

*2023-11-27*

It’s a great app and works well! It’s awesome that it’s open source! However there are some bugs.

## Frequently asked questions about Tinode

### What is Tinode?

Tinode is a free, unlimited, and flexible open-source messaging platform. Its goal is to provide a high-quality chat experience outside of proprietary walled gardens.

### Is Tinode free to use?

Yes, Tinode is completely free to use. The application is also open source, allowing for transparency and customization.

### Does Tinode have ads?

No, Tinode does not contain advertisements. The app is free and ad-free, focusing on providing an uninterrupted communication experience.

### What devices does Tinode support?

Tinode is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Future platform expansions may be available.

### How often is Tinode updated?

The latest version of Tinode is 1.24.4, last updated on September 5, 2025. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for Tinode?

Tinode has an age rating of 17+. This is based on its content and intended audience.

### Can I set up my own Tinode server?

Yes, Tinode is designed to be flexible. You can connect to an existing Tinode service or set up your own instance of the platform.

### What do users think of Tinode?

Based on available data, Tinode has a rating of 2.8 stars from 4 ratings. User feedback can be found on app stores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.24.4 — 2025-09-05

Bug fix: connection settings were ignored.

### 1.24.3 — 2025-08-17

Four new features:

 - Writing messages to oneself (saving/bookmarking messages)
 - Deleting messages in p2p topics for both parties.
 - Pinned messages.
 - Unique user ID (alias)

### 1.22.12 — 2024-02-09

Localizations updated
Ability to subscribe to a group chat by scanning a QR code
Bug fixes

### 1.12.3 — 2023-08-16

Bug fixes
Ukrainian translation

### 1.12.2 — 2023-05-27

Bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*