Berkanan Messenger

Name: Berkanan Messenger
Rating: 4.6 (272 reviews)
Author: IZE, Ltd.

By: IZE, Ltd.

Bluetooth Messenger

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Features & Capabilities

Berkanan Messenger is a Bluetooth-powered chat app that lets people nearby start conversations even when there is no cellular connectivity. It supports both group/public messages and private encrypted chats, and you can use it without creating an account.

Messages travel device-to-device (P2P) and can hop through other Berkanan users to reach farther—about 70 meters in typical use. It can run in the background with notifications. Premium features include editing your profile and turning off ads.

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By:

IZE, Ltd.

Rating:

4.60

(272) 1 new ratings

Version:

3.0.8 Last updated: 2020-02-18

Version code:

834727300

Creation date:

2018-09-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

58.55MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 101,905 ▼ 364

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Developed by:

IZE, Ltd.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/berkanan-messenger/id1289061820

Website:

https://berkanan.chat

User Reviews

Berkanan Messenger offers Bluetooth-based, offline messaging and calling without data, useful in airplanes, cruises, and other no-signal scenarios. Users praise the simple, iOS-like UI and the fact that it can operate without internet. However, several recurring issues dampen enthusiasm: messages are shown in reverse order, the call feature is unreliable on various devices, profile editing is restricted, and Bluetooth range is short. Many users request group chat and broader cross-platform support. Overall, a promising concept that needs fixes and feature enhancements.

Pros

Bluetooth-based messaging and calling without cellular data, enabling communication in no-signal situations.
Free unlimited messages and calls via Bluetooth with no data charges.
Useful in airplanes, cruise ships, or other no-coverage environments.
Native iOS-like UI with fast, snappy device detection and easy-to-use design.
Good developer responsiveness and updates, including improvements to notifications based on user feedback.

Cons

Conversation messages appear with the newest text at the top instead of the bottom, reversing the expected order.
Phone call functionality is often unreliable or unavailable on some devices (call button greyed, calls fail/hang up).
Users cannot edit their display name/profile, or profile editing is not working properly.
Bluetooth range is very limited, making long-distance or even mid-range messaging impractical.
Group chat and other social features are missing and frequently requested by users.

Recent reviews

I love this app, hope the dev will keep it alive for future devices and iOS versions!

by @p*****, 2026-06-06

Might need an update after some time

by al*****, 2026-05-11

“The app installs fine, but some features don’t work on my device. The subscription button doesn’t respond at all, and the app doesn’t show my device name correctly—it only displays ‘iPhone’ instead of the name I set. It might work better on some phones, but on mine the main features don’t function.”