SimpleX Chat

Private & e2e encrypted messenger without user identifiers - private by design!

SimpleX Chat - Private End-to-End Encrypted Messenger

"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.
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App stats

Version: 6.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-14)
Creation date: 2022-03-02
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

SimpleX - the first messaging platform that has no user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design!

Security assessment by Trail of Bits: https://simplex.chat/blog/20221108-simplex-chat-v4.2-security-audit-new-website.html

SimpleX Chat features:
- end-to-end encrypted messages, with editing, replies and deletion.
- disappearing messages with opt-out per contact/group.
- NEW message reactions.
- NEW delivery receipts, with opt-out per contact.
- multiple chat profiles, with hidden profiles.
- app access and self-destruct passcodes.
- incognito mode - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- sending end-to-end encrypted images and files.
- voice messages up to 5 minutes – also end-to-end encrypted.
- "live" messages – they update for all recipients as you type them, every few seconds - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- single-use and long-term user addresses.
- secret chat groups - only group members know it exists and who is the member.
- end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls.
- connection security code verification, for contacts and group members – to protect from man-in-the-middle attacks (e.g. invitation link substitution).
- private instant notifications.
- encrypted portable chat database - you can transfer your chat contacts and history to another device.
- animated images and "stickers" (e.g., from GIF and PNG files and from 3rd party keyboards).

SimpleX Chat advantages:
- privacy of your identity, profile, contacts and metadata: unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX uses no phone numbers or any other identifiers assigned to the users - not even random numbers. This protects the privacy of who you are communicating with, hiding it from SimpleX platform servers and from any observers.
- complete protection against spam and abuse: as you have no identifier on SimpleX platform, you cannot be contacted unless you share a one-time invitation link or an optional temporary user address.
- full ownership, control and security of your data: SimpleX stores all user data on client devices, the messages are only held temporarily on SimpleX relay servers until they are received.
- decentralized proxied peer-to-peer network: you can use SimpleX Chat via your own relay servers and still communicate with people using pre-configured or any other SimpleX relay servers.
- fully open-source code.

You can connect to anybody you know via link or scan QR code (in the video call or in person) and start sending messages instantly - no emails, phone numbers or passwords needed.

Your profile and contacts are only stored in the app on your device - relay servers do not have access to this information.

All messages are end-to-end encrypted using open-source double-ratchet protocol; the messages are delivered via relay servers using open-source SimpleX Messaging Protocol.

Please send us any questions via the app (connect to the team via the app settings!), email [email protected] or submit issues on GitHub (https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/issues)

Ream more about SimpleX Chat at https://simplex.chat

Get source code in our GitHub repo: https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat

Follow us on Reddit (r/SimpleXChat/), Twitter (@SimpleXChat) and Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@simplex) for the latest updates.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Highly focused on privacy and security
  • User-friendly interface
  • Decentralized and open-source
  • No phone number needed for registration
  • End-to-end encryption
Cons
  • Message delivery issues reported by multiple users
  • Lack of certain features like group messaging and cloud backup
  • Battery optimization is needed
  • User friendliness is limited for non-tech-savvy individuals
  • App crashes on certain Android versions
Most mentioned
  • Messaging reliability issues
  • Strong privacy and security features
  • User interface design quality
  • Need for better cross-platform usability
  • Desire for additional features and customization options
User reviews
In the past it happened many times that either i or the recepient don't receive the messages. For awhile everything worked great. But now, again, my messages aren't arriving to the destination.
by Mar, 2024-12-05

Simply perfect, yeah, there are many features that someone could think about and propose but in its purpose it's simply perfect
by Leonardo, 2024-12-03

Perfect. Just need ability to force delete for everyone. Since now u can delete only for yourself chats. That seems not very secure if someone can force save messages and later usem them as proof sending from that account. Idk 😅. But overall very good app. Currently most secure app
by Le Despair, 2024-11-20
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