# Crypton Messenger

> Secure messenger with end-to-end encryption for chats and calls.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crypton.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crypton.messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.crypton.messenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Swiss Standard Industries GmbH
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 18
- **Version:** 1.0.637
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2026-07-22
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crypton.messenger)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.aurx.live/privacy](https://api.aurx.live/privacy)

## Description

Crypton Messenger is a private communication app for Android, iOS and macOS focused on end-to-end encryption.<br><br>Security<br>• Direct chats are end-to-end encrypted with X25519 key agreement and XSalsa20-Poly1305 authenticated encryption (libsodium nacl.box).<br>• Group chats use the Signal Sender Keys protocol.<br>• Local message database is encrypted on disk.<br>• Optional app lock with biometric or PIN.<br>• Screen-capture detection for sensitive views.<br><br>Messaging<br>• One-to-one and group chats.<br>• Send text, photos, videos, voice messages and files.<br>• Reply, forward, edit and delete messages.<br>• Disappearing messages with a per-chat auto-delete timer.<br>• Chat folders and hidden chats.<br><br>Calls<br>• Voice and video calls between Crypton users over WebRTC.<br>• System call UI integration (Telecom / ConnectionService).<br><br>Other<br>• Channels and stories.<br>• Push notifications.<br>• Dark theme.<br><br>Crypton Messenger is under active development and is currently open for public testing. Please report issues from the in-app support chat.

## Rankings

- #2,630,035 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.crypton.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crypton.messenger)