# Bluetooth Chat - GChat

> Bluetooth Chatting, Chat without internet, Offline Chat, Bluetooth Messaging

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ganesh.bluetoothterminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ganesh.bluetoothterminal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ganesh.bluetoothterminal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ganesh P
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 429,448
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (3,022 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-04
- **First published:** 2015-03-15
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ganesh.bluetoothterminal)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cyfletech-project-guidance.firebaseapp.com/gchat\_bt.html](https://cyfletech-project-guidance.firebaseapp.com/gchat_bt.html)

## Description

**Bluetooth Chat - GChat** is a powerful Android app that lets you chat offline without internet by connecting devices via Bluetooth. It supports sending messages, images, and soon videos directly between Bluetooth-enabled devices supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP). 

Designed for easy and free communication, GChat works when you don’t have 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi access. It functions as both Bluetooth master and slave, managing nearby connections efficiently. Key features include chat history, smileys, photo sharing, message sounds, and notification support. It’s ideal to stay connected with friends nearby without data charges or network dependency.

## Rankings

- #108,352 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ganesh.bluetoothterminal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Bluetooth Chat - GChat for its simple, responsive design enabling offline chatting via Bluetooth, particularly useful in settings like airplanes. However, multiple reviews highlight significant drawbacks such as missing notification features, mandatory location permissions causing privacy concerns, and limitations requiring the app to remain open to receive messages. Despite these issues, many recommend the app and enjoy its core functionality.

### Pros

- Works well for offline communication via Bluetooth, especially useful in environments like airplanes or cruise ships.
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Good responsiveness and file transfer capability.
- Automatically reconnects when devices come back into range.
- Highly recommended by users and considered fun and useful.

### Cons

- Lack of notification system, making it easy to miss messages.
- Requires location permission, which users find unnecessary and concerning.
- Cannot receive messages unless the app is open on the phone.
- No ability to reply to messages or send messages while disconnected, limiting usability.
- Issues with permission requests and no clear way to grant some permissions such as file access.

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