SchildiChat Next
SpiritCroc Communication
Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X
- Rating
- 4.0
- 31 ratings
- Downloads
- 1K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jul 25
- 2025 · v0.10.4-ex_25_7_1
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About SchildiChat Next
SchildiChat Next is a client for the matrix protocol, based on the Element X app.
Similarly to Element X, this SchildiChat Android rewrite should still be considered beta, as it lacks some functionality which one might expect from a fully-featured chat app, compared to the old SchildiChat implementation.
The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing you to select a server provider of your choice (or even self-host your own server), enabling you to communicate with end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more.
SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/schildichat-android-next
More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/
Similarly to Element X, this SchildiChat Android rewrite should still be considered beta, as it lacks some functionality which one might expect from a fully-featured chat app, compared to the old SchildiChat implementation.
The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing you to select a server provider of your choice (or even self-host your own server), enabling you to communicate with end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more.
SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/schildichat-android-next
More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/
What’s new
Version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1 · Updated July 25, 2025
Update codebase to Element X v25.07.1
User reviews
Very good matrix client, seems more polished than element x
Great app, lot more functionality than Element X app
The best android matrix client
ACTUALLY THATS A TORTOISE (playfully joking)
Great so far! I understand it is still in development, but this is a really good start. I'd like to see more updates to incorporate differentiating different chat networks like Beeper does so I can use this with my Beeper account easier. Right now it works, but I know it could be better.
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