bitchat mesh

permissionless tech, llc Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch

bitchat mesh is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by permissionless tech, llc. Rated 4.7/5 from 518 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0.

Rating: 4.7; 518 ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 13 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Oct 24; 2026 · v1.8.0

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About bitchat mesh

chat with people around you. don't need their phone # or email. the sidegroupchat for any function. uses bluetooth mesh, no internet needed. relays messages to go the distance! encrypted private messages.

Ratings & reviews

4.7

518 ratings

5 ★ 86% 4 ★ 5% 3 ★ 4% 2 ★ 1% 1 ★ 5%

What’s new

Version 1.8.0 · Updated October 24, 2026

What's New in bitchat 1.8.0: - Busy location channels are fast again. The people list opens instantly even with hundreds of people nearby, and the chat no longer jumps back while you scroll through a fast conversation. - Your drafts are kept when you switch between mesh, location channels and private chats. - Join a nearby location channel with one tap, and share channel invites from the share sheet. - Give someone a local alias on their fingerprint screen. Verified contacts now show a seal in private chats. - A recent chats section keeps every private conversation within reach. - A banner tells you when Bluetooth is off or Tor is stalled. - Panic wipe now asks for confirmation and tells you when it's done. - On Mac, scan verification QR codes with the camera. @-mention suggestions now work from the keyboard. - Messages from someone who shares your name are no longer treated as your own. - Security hardening and fixes throughout, and the app is now fully localized in all 30 supported languages.

App privacy

The developer, permissionless tech, llc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

App details

bitchat mesh is a free Social Networking app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by permissionless tech, llc. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 518 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 16.0 or later, is 13 MB to download and is available in 27 languages. It was first released on July 28, 2025 and last updated on October 24, 2026.

Category: Social Networking
Rating: 4.7 / 5 (518 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 1.8.0
Size: 13 MB
Requires: iOS 16.0 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English, Arabic, Bangla, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi and 19 more
Age rating: 4+
Released: July 28, 2025
Last updated: October 24, 2026
Developer: permissionless tech, llc

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