SimpleX Chat

Private & e2e encrypted messenger without user identifiers - private by design!
"SimpleX Chat" is a pioneering messaging app that operates without any user identifiers, providing 100% privacy by design. With features like end-to-end encrypted messages, disappearing messages, reactions, and voice messages, it ensures secure communication. The app allows users to connect using links or QR codes, maintaining complete control over their data. Unique to SimpleX are incognito mode and live messages that update in real-time. Fully open-source, it prioritizes privacy, security, and decentralization.
Download
Downloads: 320,817
4.89K
Rating: 4.16
(1,200)
12 new ratings
Version: 6.3 (Last updated: 2025-03-31)
Version code: 279
Creation date: 2022-03-02
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
    • See more
Size: 96.51M
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 19 hours ago

Ranking

# 111,399 ▲ 820
Other rankings
#15 in session keyword 64 ▲ 4

User reviews

Pros
  • Highly secure with quantum-grade encryption
  • User-friendly interface that prioritizes privacy
  • Decentralized and open-source
  • Reliable for secure communication without needing a phone number
  • Customizable appearance options
Cons
  • Messages sometimes fail to send or arrive
  • Outgoing voice messages can have loading issues
  • Limited user-friendliness for non-tech-savvy individuals
  • Requires network optimization for better performance
  • Crashes on specific Android versions
Most mentioned
  • Issues with message delivery
  • Strong focus on privacy and security
  • Desire for more features like video calling and message management
  • Bugs related to the app's functionality on certain devices
  • Need for additional communication options like group message pinning
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Good app but runs only after opening app, even after enabling the settings for instant chat
by Vkunth Vsi, 2025-02-01
It does NOT clearly indicate when a recipient has read the message (like other apps). It is definitely NOT Simple!!
by Craig Ainley-David, 2025-01-27
View all user reviews

Similar apps

Here are some Android apps that are similar to SimpleX Chat:

Secure Messenger Secure Messenger
Dibyendu Dey
50 0.00 (0)
Simple Chat Simple Chat
AsaGames
58 0.00 (0)
SeChat - Private & Secure Chat SeChat - Private & Secure Chat
DishaLive Group
733 0.00 (0)
Private Chat Private Chat
Aryan Developer ADV
699 0.00 (0)
Secret Chat Secret Chat
Security Ops
14 0.00 (0)
Private Message:Safe Messenger Private Message:Safe Messenger
İbrahim Karagoz
7 0.00 (0)
Extra secure chat Extra secure chat
alexvirtech
36 0.00 (0)
P2P Messenger - Anonymous Chat P2P Messenger - Anonymous Chat
NavaByte
1K 0.00 (0)
SameChat SameChat
MINKIM
8 0.00 (0)