# Wickr Me - Private Messenger

> Encrypted private messenger with self-destructing messages. (iPhone/iPad app by Wickr, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickr-me-private-messenger/id528962154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wickr, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/528962157)
- Category: Social Networking, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 41,671 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2012-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickr-me-private-messenger/id528962154/reviews.md

## What is Wickr Me?

As of January 1, 2023 we are no longer accepting new user sign ups for WickrMe. WickrMe will be discontinued after December 31, 2023. For more information, please visit: https://wickr.com/me/

## Key features

- Encrypted messaging
- Self-destructing messages
- Secure file sharing
- Private communication

## What do users think of Wickr Me?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 👍 Simple and effective communication
- 🚀 Reliable message delivery
- 🔒 No phone number or email required
- 🔒 Zero data storage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Inconsistent message delivery
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🐛 Disappearing messages and photos

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login freezes and account lockouts
- Inability to terminate account
- Disappearing messages and notifications
- Compatibility issues with WiFi and older devices

**Most requested features**

- Native GIF support
- Intuitive read/delivery receipts
- Customizable expiration timers
- Ability to rename group chats
- Screenshot notification feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickr-me-private-messenger/id528962154/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Okay privacy app with lots of glitches

*2023-01-06, version 6.0.9*

I’ve used Wickr for years, because it’s encryption and privacy features are top notch. However, the app has lots of glitches, too. Notifications sometimes work, and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes, your account just stops working, and you have to delete your account and start a new user name. I think I’m on the seventh version of my user name! Also, occasionally the app will tell you that a message is sent, but your receiver never received the message. So you find yourself constantly using another IM service to check to make sure that your receiver has received your message. Those sorts of things are frustrating, and I hope at some point they figure out how to fix that.

**Developer response:** I'm so sorry for the trouble! We may be able to help if you can share more details with us by emailing support@wickr.com

### 1/5 — Sold Out To AMAZON.cøn aka Jefe Bezoars or as i know him Bae Zoars

*2022-07-28, version 5.108.3*

I call him Bae Zoars cause hes my Bae a he Zoars!!! Soars above all the sleeping jackrabbits schleep. Jefe and i have had it up to our necks with you rabble who dont fall low enough to properly follow his magesty

• Secure Shredder 
-awesome feature that saved mine and jefe Bezoars life as well as our teams and associates lives 17 times per season on average. And Was when bug chasing was really coming into its own. Now that bug chasing has gone mainstream and is the norm hole we’ll see what comes of it as all the aids stack and pack back to sack off hack me at tools dot crom well.

### 5/5 — Wickr is amazing!

*2022-04-13, version 5.102.3*

Needed a way to communicate with people without giving out my phone number, and with Wickr, all they need is your Wickr ID. No phone number necessary. 
And if you ever feel like you want to cut ties, just delete the app and start over with a new Wickr ID. The old contact info will just disappear.

### 5/5 — Have used and this app for several years without being disappointed!

*2022-02-20, version 5.98.5*

I’ve only had one issue with a prior update that was more than a minor inconvenience for me but they both fixed the issue and support responded to me quickly so I couldn’t be more satisfied!

### 5/5 — If You Care About OpSec You Have Arrived

*2021-08-04, version 5.82.9*

Best OpSec app out there. If the Feds and the military use it then you know it’s good. Don’t forget your password. Wickr cannot and does not remember it. They store zero data and end to end user encryption is a must have. The ginger bread man would have used this app for sure. #FreeR

### 5/5 — I love this application

*2021-05-20, version 5.77.8*

Been using it for some months now and I love it so much. The calls are clear and it is completely safe. However, something weird once happened with me when I connected to a new WiFi connection, the app stopped asking me for the password and was logging in immediately when I hit the app’s icon. Non of my contacts on Wickr experienced such thing. I was wondering if it means that something bad about my phone privacy? Thank you very much

**Developer response:** I'm so sorry for the trouble! We may be able to help if you can share more details with us by emailing support@wickr.com

### 2/5 — Message delivery, basic features are an issue

*2021-02-08, version 5.72.6*

This would be an amazing app — preferable to Signal because it doesn’t require a phone number — if not for the unreliable message delivery. 

If you ever leave the app before a message completes sending, you’ll get a “message unsent error” and it’s hit or miss if that’s even accurate (sometimes they were sent). So you end up with ppl constantly sending dupes which stinks in group chats. Replying directly to a notification is equally spotty. 

Chat summaries in app don’t reflect the latest message sent, only the latest opened. Also no notifications while in app from other chats other than a rumble/sound. No stickers as well. 

Long way to go to be an even basic chat app in my opinion, but I’m sticking with it in hopes the above gets resolved very soon.

### 5/5 — Trash

*2020-09-21, version 5.62.6*

Don’t waste your time on this piece of garbage. I took the time to fill everything out and the first time I sign in. It freezes my account for 24 hours with no explanation no reason no warning all I did was create and account and enter my
Password. They are just collecting and selling your information. 😡♈️

### 2/5 — The app interface is great but support staff...

*2020-09-08, version 5.62.6*

I sent an email about three weeks ago about a group made. I put my wikr account name on a forum site and was added to two groups with child pornography and planning/request of it from other users. I left the groups and reported it to Wikr’s email. They have said nothing back and its a little scary to think they're doing nothing about these kinds of groups. This is literal child pornography and people saying theyre using their own children to make these pictures. This absolutely needs to be addressed.

### 4/5 — Needs GIF support (and not via keyboard)

*2020-06-16, version 5.55.9*

The only reason I don’t use this more is the lack of native gif support.  I don’t use third party keyboards because of data logging, but my friends and I use gifs all the time while messaging and we don’t like that we can’t use those on here.  

Also more intuitive delivered and read receipts would be nice.  I’ve stood next to a friend and watched both screens while messaging to once and for all confirm what the checkmarks mean.  It would be nice if that were more intuitive or obvious.

## Frequently asked questions about Wickr Me

### What was Wickr Me?

Wickr Me was a secure messaging application designed for private and encrypted communication. It allowed users to send messages, photos, and videos with customizable expiration timers, ensuring that content would be automatically deleted after a set period.

### What are the key features of Wickr Me?

Key features included end-to-end encryption for all communications, the ability to send messages, photos, and videos, and self-destructing timers for content. It aimed to provide a highly secure and private messaging experience.

### Is Wickr Me still available?

No, Wickr Me is no longer accepting new user sign-ups as of January 1, 2023. The service was discontinued after December 31, 2023. More information can be found on the Wickr website.

### What is the cost of Wickr Me?

Wickr Me was a free application. There were no charges for downloading or using the service, and it did not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.4.2 — 2023-01-30

Thank you for downloading the latest version of Wickr. This release is focused on general enhancements and bug fixes.

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## More apps by Wickr, LLC

- [AWS Wickr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-wickr/id1200926568)
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