Best Telegram Desktop Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the telegram desktop category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 215+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Telegram Desktop

Telegram Messenger#1

Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC

Fast. Secure. Powerful.
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.0😊(272K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Social Networking
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A fast, secure, and powerful instant messaging app synced across all devices. It offers unlimited media and file sharing, robust encryption, and extensive group chat capabilities. Enjoy a simple, private, and customizable communication experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 💡 Innovative features like channels and bots

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
  • 🔋 Battery life issues
  • 🚫 Lack of video calling feature
iMe: Telegram AI Messenger#2

iMe: Telegram AI Messenger by IME LAB FZCO

Next-level AI chats
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😊(8.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app combines secure messaging with a powerful AI assistant. Get answers, generate content, translate conversations, and manage your chats efficiently. It offers advanced privacy features and personalization options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive UI
  • 💡 Useful additional features (e.g., folders, bots)
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 💰 Intrusive ads in free version
Dual Chat - for Telegram Web#3

Dual Chat - for Telegram Web by SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Chat clone app,Messenger Group
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.9(23 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app allows you to manage two separate messaging accounts on a single device. It offers features like direct messaging, voice-to-text conversion, customizable status quotes, and secure private notes. Enhance your communication with text repetition and password-protected chats.

More Telegram Desktop apps to explore

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Nicegram: AI for Telegram X
Nicegram: AI for Telegram X
Nicegram: AI for Telegram X
Secure Chat, Private Messenger
Free

Enhance your messaging experience with an AI-powered companion for secure and private communication. Manage multiple accounts, utilize advanced AI chatbots for summaries and translations, and enjoy unique features like private chats and offline media saving.

Unlimited Telegram accountsBuilt-in Web3 walletAI chatbot assistance (GPT-5, Gemini, Claude)
🌐 Social Networking
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Tele x Dual Messenger
Tele x Dual Messenger
Tele x Dual Messenger
TeleMessanger group channel
Free

Enhance your messaging experience with tools for managing multiple accounts, discovering groups and channels, and securing your conversations. Send messages without saving contacts and find useful bots.

Dual Tele & Second NumberBest Bots discoveryGroups & Channels exploration
🌐 Social Networking
(479)
subscription
6
Tele Messenger Chat Secure
Tele Messenger Chat Secure
Tele Messenger Chat Secure
Private Messenger Every Day.
Free

This UNOFFICIAL messaging app uses the Telegram API for fast, secure, and synced communication across devices. It offers advanced customization, enhanced message management, and internal proxy support for a stable connection. Enjoy free messaging, voice, and video calls with a strong focus on privacy.

Secure end-to-end encrypted messagingAdvanced interface customizationFree voice and video calls
🔧 Utilities
(562)
free with in-app purchases
7
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
Simple. Reliable. Private.
Free

Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

End-to-end encrypted messagingHigh-quality voice and video callsGroup chats and calls
🌐 Social Networking
(18M)
free with in-app purchases
8
Telegroup Plus :Dual Messenger
Telegroup Plus :Dual Messenger
Telegroup Plus :Dual Messenger
Groups & Channel Hub, Ai Bots
Free

Manage multiple web accounts and leverage AI tools for enhanced productivity. Create custom stickers, generate AI images, and organize groups and channels. Offers instant notes and smart replies for efficient communication.

Multiple web account managementAI sticker and image generatorInstant notes and AI replies
🌐 Social Networking
(426)
subscription
9
Telechat - Direct Telegram
Telechat - Direct Telegram
Telechat - Direct Telegram
Direct Dual TeleChat Messenger
Free

Send messages to any Telegram user without saving their contact. This app allows direct messaging via phone number or username, keeping your contact list clean. It supports over 242 countries and offers a simple, fast way to connect.

Message without saving contactsSend by phone number or usernameSupports 242+ countries
🌐 Social Networking
(107)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tele Messenger
Tele Messenger
Tele Messenger
Tools for Telegram Messenger
Free

Enhance your messaging with advanced tools for multitasking, privacy, and communication. Manage multiple accounts, secure chats, and utilize AI-powered replies. Discover groups and channels, and automate tasks with bots.

Multi-session support for multiple accountsAI-powered smart replies (formal, casual, expand, shorten)Lock and secure specific chats
🌐 Social Networking
(232)
free with in-app purchases
11
Rakuten Viber Messenger
Rakuten Viber Messenger
Rakuten Viber Messenger
Message with Confidence
Free

Connect with people worldwide through secure messaging and free audio/video calls. Enjoy group chats, disappearing messages, and low-cost international calls. Express yourself with stickers, GIFs, and AI bots.

Free text, photo, sticker, GIF, and file messagingUnlimited free Viber-to-Viber audio and video callsEnd-to-end encryption for all communications
🌐 Social Networking
(832K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Swiftgram: Telegram mod client
Swiftgram: Telegram mod client
Swiftgram: Telegram mod client
Multi-account. Secure. No Ads.
Free

A modified Telegram client offering enhanced privacy, unlimited accounts, and advanced messaging features. Enjoy ad-free communication with tools like message filtering, real-time translation, and voice-to-text transcription.

Unlimited accountsMessage filteringVoice-to-text transcription
🌐 Social Networking
(541)
free with in-app purchases
13
Group Channel for Telegram
Group Channel for Telegram
Group Channel for Telegram
Groups,channels finder
Free

Manage multiple Telegram accounts on a single device to keep your personal and work life separate. Discover popular global groups and channels based on your interests, and utilize helpful chatbots for automated tasks.

Open multiple Telegram accountsDiscover popular group channelsCategorized group recommendations
💼 Business
(546)
free
14
Group for Telegram
Group for Telegram
Group for Telegram
Unofficial App for Telegram
Free

Discover and connect with thousands of Telegram groups, channels, stickers, and bots. This app helps you find like-minded users, explore content by topic and language, and enhance your messaging experience with helpful bots and creative stickers.

Discover Telegram groups and channelsBrowse stickers and botsCategorized exploration by topic
🔍 Reference
(7.1K)
free
15
TG Connect
TG Connect
TG Connect
by AKG TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Free

This social networking app offers a secure and efficient way to communicate. It supports various message types, group chats, and secret chats with end-to-end encryption. Organize your conversations with custom directories.

Send text and voice messagesShare photos, videos, and filesCreate large group and voice chats
🌐 Social Networking
(22)
free
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Telegram phone number
Telegram phone number
Telegram phone number
Virtual Number for Telegram
Free

Obtain dedicated virtual phone numbers to create and manage Telegram accounts. Avoid the hassle of physical SIM cards and easily set up business accounts. Numbers are clean and non-recycled, ensuring compatibility with the messaging platform.

Dedicated virtual phone numbersGuaranteed Telegram compatibilityEasy Telegram account creation
💼 Business
(63)
free with in-app purchases
17
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Rapide et sécurisé, par Google
Free

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Fast and secure browsingGoogle Search and Lens integrationEnhanced protection mode
🔧 Utilities
(3.6M)
free with in-app purchases
18
Windows App Mobile
Windows App Mobile
Windows App Mobile
Previously Remote Desktop
Free

Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktopsAccess managed resourcesRemote Desktop Gateway support
💼 Business
(7.5K)
free
19
Messenger VPN: Private Chat
Messenger VPN: Private Chat
Messenger VPN: Private Chat
Private Texting: Fast & secure
Free

Enhance your messaging experience with robust security and privacy. This app integrates a VPN service to encrypt your communications and protect your data while using familiar messaging features. Enjoy secure calls, texts, and media sharing with an added layer of anonymity.

Enhanced messaging securityIntegrated VPN servicePrivate texting and calling
🌐 Social Networking
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases