# twinme private messenger — no sign-up

> Private, secure, no-signup instant messaging and HD voice/video calls. (iPhone/iPad app by Twinlife.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinme-private-messenger/id889904498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Twinlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/688297581)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 280 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France) and 25 more
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinme-private-messenger/id889904498/reviews.md

## What is twinme private messenger?

twinme is a free secure instant messaging and High-Definition voice/video call application, protecting your privacy and giving you full control over each of your relationships and contents.

WHY USE TWINME:

. PRIVACY BY DESIGN: twinme doesn’t ask, store, or use any of your personal data. You do not need to subscribe and provide any personal information to use twinme.
twinme is about the only messaging app that does not use your phone number (no email address or social network ID either), and that does not snoop into your address book to suck your contacts’ phone number and other private information.

. PERSONALIZED CONTACTS: you can choose what you disclose about yourself to each of your twinme contact individually: your name, your image, which you can change at any time. You control how each of your contacts can reach you (or not). Since your contact information is personal to each of your contacts, it cannot be transferred to nor used by anyone else. You are in full control, whether you interact with a close friend or a complete stranger.

. PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS: all conversations happen in peer-to-peer with no relay server storing contents in-between devices. Data exchanged always stay within devices. Messages and voice/video calls are end-to-end encrypted . You clear all messages of a conversation on both ends simultaneously in one tap.

. FAST MESSAGING AND HIGH DEFINITION VOICE/VIDEO CALLS: twinme peer-to-peer message transfers are instantaneous when both ends have an active data connection.
twinme voice and video calls leverage the latest state-of-the-art real-time multimedia protocols and codecs that adapt to device configurations and changing network conditions to provide the highest quality voice and video definition achievable on the market today.

. FREE WITH NO ADVERTISING: since twinme does not access any of yours or your contacts personal information, it cannot be used for commercial purposes. Unlike most other messaging apps, you are not a product.

. INTERACT ONLINE LIKE IN REAL LIFE: you are free to decide with whom, when and how you interact. 
Have one of your profiles’ invitation twincodes (QR-Code) scanned by a friend next to you or someone you just met, or send it by text, email or any other means to a family away, or post it to your website or tweet it to your followers: you decide.
If you don’t want to continue a relationship any further just remove it from your twinme contact list, and he/she cannot reach you anymore: no unsolicited call, no harassment, no spam are possible with twinme.

. IDEAL FOR KIDS: twinme helps you turn any tablet into a safe communication device for children. Without a phone number, your kid cannot discover or be discovered on line by unknown people. The only contacts allowed are those met in person (family and friends) that can flash the kid profile twincode (QR-code) with their device. Parents feel comfortable and kids can enjoy their first grownup social app safely.

. UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY: twinme extends the WebRTC open source technology (the new standard for secure real-time peer-to-peer multimedia exchanges on the web) with its unique twincode relationships model to provide the most disruptive communications services on the market today.

twinme uses your device Internet connection (WiFi or 3G/4G/LTE as available). Data charges may therefore apply. Check your carrier for details.

PERMISSIONS: 
. “Camera” & “Microphone” to take pictures, make voice/video calls 
. "Photos" for profiles and to send/receive photos in messages
. "Notifications" to be notified of calls and messages
. "Background App Refresh" to receive calls and messages while app sleeps in the background
. "Mobile Data" to be able to make and receive calls and exchange messages

## Key features

- Privacy by design
- Personalized contacts
- Private, end-to-end encrypted conversations
- High-definition voice/video calls
- No advertising
- QR code contact sharing

## What do users think of twinme private messenger?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🔒 Great privacy and security
- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 🚀 Good call and video quality
- 🆓 Free to use
- 📱 Compatible with older devices
- 🤝 No need for phone number/email
- 🌟 User-friendly interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐌 Slow message sending/receiving
- 💸 Paid features for group calls
- 🔌 Unstable network connection
- 🔔 Notifications not always appearing
- 📉 Poor call quality sometimes
- 🤔 Unclear privacy policy regarding metadata
- 🚫 Mute issues when switching apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disconnects during calls every 10 minutes
- App failing due to group call costs
- Messages delayed by hours or days
- Voice messages take a long time to appear or send
- Chinese keyboard issues
- Sound issue when call finishes
- Stopped working, unable to receive texts or make calls
- Group call limit of 6 members
- Conversations open on 'micro' recording instead of keyboard
- Messages not sending or taking a week
- Cannot transfer account on Android version
- VoIP not updated, mute switch not reflecting
- Missed calls due to 'network granted' message requirement
- No headset icon during calls
- Messages not seen by contacts
- Images/videos take too long to send
- Conversation synchronized notifications are frequent
- App call mutes when switching to other apps
- Cannot add contacts, spinning circle
- Servers seem to be under siege, worldwide outage
- App does not connect with contacts
- Spelling bug in Chinese vision

**Most requested features**

- Add lock screen reply feature
- Add pin feature for important items
- Add search bar
- Add markers for photo processing
- Add filters for video calls
- More personalization options
- Improve interface for adding contacts
- Add cute and funny memes/emojis
- Option to turn off sound when call finishes
- Add a sign indicating poor connection during calls
- Dark mode option
- PC version
- Ability to transfer account/data between devices
- Change profile picture for all contacts at once
- Show online/offline status for contacts
- Show text message timestamps
- Ability to change STUN/TURN servers
- Password protection for the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 115)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinme-private-messenger/id889904498/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Hard to describe how I feel

*2026-07-14*

A great app for texting and calling, however I have looked online and tried my best all ways and cannot find a way to remove contacts. Please reply and explain or give an option to.

**Developer response:** Go to the contact view and press the small pen icon to edit the contact information. Then press "Delete" at the bottom to remove this relation.

### 1/5 — الرقه

*2026-06-18, version 34.2*

هيا

### 3/5 — Unable to lock screen replay

*2026-05-16*

However, I really miss the lock screen reply feature. 

Does Twinme currently support this feature, or is there any chance it could be added in a future update? If this feature becomes available, I would seriously consider purchasing the full version of Twinme.

### 2/5 — Sa beug trop!

*2026-04-20, version 33.3*

Quand je suis en appel,sa se déconnecte chaque 10 minute!!!!

### 3/5 — Twinme

*2026-04-03*

Ich finde Twinme ist eine gute App zum Austauschen zum Chatten und Anrufen, was aber blöd ist das es dort kein Status gibt das würde die App noch viel Interresanter machen. Aber sonst eine tolle App.

**Developer response:** Um Ihre Privatsphäre zu schützen, verfolgt twinme Benutzer in keiner Weise.
Tatsächlich weiß twinme nicht, ob Benutzer online sind oder nicht, es sei denn, sie nutzen einen twinme-Dienst.
Sie können dies nur wissen, indem Sie versuchen, eine Nachricht zu senden oder einen Anruf zu tätigen.
Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung.

### 4/5 — Сделайте автоматический встроенный прокси

*2026-04-01*

Чтоб подключался автоматически

### 5/5 — .

*2026-04-01*

Вообще как по мне шикарное приложение,щас только им и пользуюсь для звонков и смс

### 4/5 — Very easy and simple to use

*2026-03-12*

So far, I love everything about twin me just one thing I’d like to add to it. I really miss not being able to pin something on the app. *Things that means something to ME*
Please add that to your application it would mean the world to me and I’m sure if it does to me it will to other users. 
Thank you

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-02-28, version 32.3.1*

Good

### 5/5 — Seguro e funcional

*2026-01-21*

Eu precisava me comunicar com meu filho e não queria WhatsApp para ele, pesquisando um mensageiro seguro acabei encontrando esse, simplesmente perfeito para o que eu preciso 🙏🏻
Permaneçam nesse empenho para os seus usuários e os futuramente!

## Frequently asked questions about twinme private messenger

### What is twinme?

twinme is a free, secure instant messaging and high-definition voice/video call application designed to protect user privacy. It allows for personalized contact management and end-to-end encrypted communication without requiring any personal data or sign-up.

### How does twinme protect my privacy?

twinme is built with privacy by design. It does not ask for, store, or use any personal data, and does not require a phone number, email, or social network ID. All conversations are peer-to-peer and end-to-end encrypted, with data staying only on user devices.

### Is twinme free to use?

Yes, twinme is completely free to use and contains no advertising. The app is not used for commercial purposes, meaning users are not the product. This allows for an uninterrupted and private communication experience.

### How do I add contacts in twinme?

You can add contacts by scanning their invitation twincode (QR-code) when you are physically together, or by sending them your twincode via text, email, or other means. This method ensures that only people you choose can contact you.

### What makes twinme ideal for children?

twinme is ideal for children because it does not require a phone number, preventing them from being discovered online by strangers. Parents can feel comfortable as only contacts met in person, whose twincodes are scanned, can connect with the child's profile.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 35.1 — 2026-08-11

You can now allow your contacts to connect you with their own contacts.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
In case of unexpected behavior, "zap" the application to refresh its state.
Please report any issue and provide feedback.

### 34.2 — 2026-06-15

You can now create polls within conversations by tapping the "+" button.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
In case of unexpected behavior, "zap" the application to refresh its state.
Please report any issue and provide feedback.

### 34.1 — 2026-06-09

You can now create polls within conversations by tapping the "+" button.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
In case of unexpected behavior, "zap" the application to refresh its state.
Please report any issue and provide feedback.

### 33.3 — 2026-03-31

You can now back up your device's account metadata (profiles, contacts, groups) to external storage so it can be restored later on another device, if the original is stolen or destroyed.
All account data (including conversations) can still be transferred from one (old) device to another (new) one, when both devices are available.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
In case of unexpected behavior, "zap" the application in order to refresh its state.
Please report problems and send feedback.

### 33.2 — 2026-03-24

You can now back up your device's account metadata (profiles, contacts, groups) to external storage so it can be restored later on another device, if the original is stolen or destroyed.
All account data (including conversations) can still be transferred from one (old) device to another (new) one, when both devices are available.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
In case of unexpected behavior, "zap" the application in order to refresh its state.
Please report problems and send feedback.

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