Dust - Private Messenger

Name: Dust - Private Messenger
Rating: 4.241667 (6557 reviews)
Author: Radical Urban DUST

By: Radical Urban DUST

The ease of a text: the safety of a private phone call.

Features & Capabilities

Dust - Private Messenger is a secure, encrypted messaging app co-founded by Mark Cuban designed to give you full control over your digital privacy. It offers a safe platform for everyday texting and sharing sensitive information such as credit cards, passwords, and medical records without fear of data mining or hacking.

Key Features include the ability to unsend any message anytime, notifications if a screenshot is taken, and automatic erasure of chat history after 24 hours. Conversations are heavily encrypted and messages deleted on Dust are permanently removed from both sender and recipient devices. This app empowers users to own their digital communication with peace of mind and enhanced security. Visit https://www.useDust.com to learn more and download Dust today.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Communication

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Version:

6.6.4 Last updated: 2025-08-19

Version code:

2970

Creation date:

2014-07-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk

Size:

23.60MB

Email:

he*****@usedust.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 70,540 ▼ 50

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Developed by:

Radical Urban DUST

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radicalapps.cyberdust

Email:

he*****@usedust.com

Website:

https://usedust.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate Dust's strong emphasis on privacy with auto-deleting messages, screenshot alerts, and no phone number requirement. However, many face issues with app reliability including frequent loading errors, message delivery problems, and crashes. The app lacks modern features like video calls and media sharing, and UI design is criticized for poor color choices and bare functionality. A significant security concern is permanent profile linkage to phone numbers, exposing users to account access risks when numbers are recycled. Overall, while secure, the app's usability and feature deficiencies limit its appeal.

Pros

High privacy focus with auto-deleting messages and prevention/detection of screenshots.
No requirement for phone number for sign-up, enhancing anonymity.
Simple and easy to use with straightforward private messaging features.
Good encryption and security features making it suitable for sensitive conversations.
Allows easy creation of new accounts to avoid unwanted contacts or stalkers.

Cons

Frequently experiences loading errors, chat failures, and intermittent app crashes or inability to open.
Limited features such as inability to send videos, lack of reply functionality, and absence of video calls or emojis/stickers.
Unreliable message delivery with messages sometimes not sending or being deleted instead of retried, causing confusion.
User interface issues including lag, poor color schemes, and lack of appealing design, making the app less attractive to use.
Profile linked to phone numbers causes major security flaws, such as accessing previous user's account on reused numbers, compromise privacy.

Recent reviews

The app is underwhelming. Two things: 1. Having to manually delete everything and waiting for everything to go away after 24h is no better than any other app. it would be better if I could set the time the text disappears when I'm sending it. e.g. 1 minute after they see it, after 12 hours, after 1hour, any time of my choice with respect for if the text is seen or not. other wise anyone is better off with WhatsApp. 2. If I can't lock the whole app then what's the point.