Apps Like Text nearBy for iPhone and iPad
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Air Chat
Zachary Gemmell
Secure messages to nearby friends.
The app sends secure encrypted text messages to nearby friends using Bluetooth. It automatically detects people using the app and allows users to start chatting.
GroupMe
Skype Communications S.a.r.l
Add contacts to groups instantly
Create and join groups for family, friends, coworkers, or events. Add contacts via phone number or email. Send messages, images, and files. Mute specific chats or the entire . Leave or end groups as needed.
bitchat mesh
permissionless tech, llc
Chat with nearby users via Bluetooth
Chat with nearby users via Bluetooth without needing phone numbers or emails. Create private groups for local communication. Send encrypted messages that relay across devices. Share content within closed networks.
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
TextMe, Inc.
And with a second number
Send messages and make calls to US, Canada, and international numbers at low cost. Create and manage multiple numbers. Set up local numbers for privacy or specific purposes. Share contacts and group chats.
KakaoTalk : Messenger
Kakao Corp.
Chat with friends and share content
Send messages, make voice and video calls, and share photos, videos, and files. Create group chats and organize conversations with folders. Access AI features for smart replies and message editing.
Skout Dating App & Live Chat
Skout, Inc.
Meet people near you or worldwide
Meet people based on preferences and location. with others in real time. Broadcast and view others' broadcasts. Connect with new friends locally or globally.
tellonym - ask me anything
Callosum Software GmbH
Receive messages and answers
Share and answers via Instagram and Snapchat. Receive and respond to messages without revealing identities. Follow friends, join conversations, and exchange honest feedback. Sync Q&As to profiles and share confessions.
Gaze: Live Video Chat App
Vlmedia Yazilim Tanitim Bilisim Danismanlik Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
With friends and share videos
Enable chats with users worldwide. Initiate conversations instantly without swiping or waiting. Share content and interact in real time. Access global community for socializing and connecting.
JusTalk Kids - Safe Messenger
Ningbo Jus Internet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chat, call, and stay connected
Enable voice and video calls with family and friends. Send instant messages with end-to-end encryption. Access a doodle board for drawing. Edit text messages. View educational videos. Set parental controls to approve contacts and monitor activity.
Talkatone: WiFi Text & Calls
TALKATONE, INC.
Call friends and family for free
Make free and texts via or cellular data without using cell minutes. Send messages and make internationally. Set up a US/Canada phone number for receiving and messages.
imo video calls and chat HD
Baby Penguin, LLC
With friends and family anytime, anywhere
Message and with contacts across devices. Make encrypted voice and . Send messages, photos, and videos. Participate in group chats with up to six people. Use free stickers. Avoid SMS and call charges.
Zangi - Private Messenger
Secret Phone, Inc.
Private messenger for secure communication
The app provides private texting without requiring a phone number or sharing personal contacts. All user data is stored only on the user's phone, and communications are protected with end-to-end encryption.
Virtual Talk - AI Chatbot
JONG HA WOO
AI chat with virtual characters.
The app allows users to converse with virtual characters, customize their appearance, and teach them phrases. Users can share photos and quotes, engage in chat rooms, and send private messages.
Shuggr
Shuggr Ltd.
Browse profiles, chat, and translate messages
Browse profiles and view who has visited them. Chat with auto-translated messages. Update location automatically in the background. Sync location updates without manual input.
Bunch is MiniParty!
Bunch Live, Inc
Chat with friends and play games together
Chat with friends and play 3D games like drawing, card games, pool, and hoops. New games are added monthly. Play on mobile or desktop without requiring everyone to install the .
Threema. The Secure Messenger
Threema GmbH
Send messages and make calls securely
Send and receive messages with end-to-end encryption. Make voice and video calls. Share files securely. Use a unique Threema ID instead of phone number or email. No data trails are stored. Set expiration dates for messages.
Moco - Chat, Meet People
JNJ Mobile, Inc.
Chat with and watch live streams
Chat with others through text, voice messages, and video calls in private or group chats. Join hundreds of forums and chat rooms. Search for by location, age, gender, and sexual preference. Watch or start live streams and earn real money.
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