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ChatSecure
Berkeley, California, United States
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ChatSecure iOS
Free
Free app download · iOS
Read 11 Oct 2026 · chatsecure.org
On the record
- Accounts
- Users can connect existing Google accounts, create accounts on public XMPP servers, or connect to their own server.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Android availability
- The upstream ChatSecure Android version is no longer maintained; the FAQ recommends migrating to another app.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- ChatSecure is available on the Apple App Store for free.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Donations
- The About page says donations for the iOS version are accepted through PayPal and Bitcoin.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Interoperability
- ChatSecure works with other clients that support OMEMO or OTR and XMPP.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Messaging protocol
- The app supports OTR and OMEMO encryption over XMPP.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- ChatSecure is a free and open source encrypted chat client for iPhone.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says ChatSecure uses XMPP with TLS certificate pinning, OTR, OMEMO, Tor, and SQLCipher to encrypt local conversation logs.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The iOS app source code is available on GitHub, and the About page lists its license as GPLv3+.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page directs users to GitHub Issues, UserVoice, and an email address for iOS security reports.chatsecure.org · read 11 Oct 2026
