Session - Private Messenger

Name: Session - Private Messenger
Rating: 4.4 (4670 reviews)
Author: The Loki Project

By: The Loki Project App

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Overview

Version:

2.15.4

Last updated: 2026-07-29

Features & Capabilities

Session is a private messenger built on a decentralized network of user-operated servers worldwide. With no central servers, it can’t leak or sell your data. Private routing and end-to-end encryption keep messages secure, and there are no trackers or metadata to expose who you talk to.

Key features include anonymous account creation (no phone or email), IP address protection, private group chats for up to 100 people, secure attachments, and a fully open-source codebase. It’s ad-free and stewarded by the Swiss-based Session Foundation.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Communication Open Source

By:

The Loki Project

Rating:

4.40

(4,670) 0.10

Version:

2.15.4 Last updated: 2026-07-29

Version code:

888722228

Creation date:

2020-02-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

95.58MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 27,483 ▲ 399

Other rankings

#1 in section keyword 5

#1 in session keyword 48

#21 in privacy keyword 54 ▼ 2

#22 in message keyword 30

#26 in messenger keyword 15

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Other platforms

Session - Private Messenger (v1.33.5)

6,286,664 4.65

(32,596)

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Developed by:

The Loki Project

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868

Website:

https://getsession.org/

User Reviews

Users praise Session for strong privacy and security, no-phone-number onboarding, and a simple, clean interface. Repeated concerns center on funding/shutdown risk, performance bugs (lag, hangs), notification glitches, and occasional reliability issues (avatar, search, calls). Some users also wish for features like channels. Overall, privacy and ease of use are the main positives, while reliability and funding stability are the main drawbacks.

Pros

Strong privacy and security focus, with users noting high privacy compared to alternatives.
Works without a phone number or SIM and can be used with just an email, enabling easy onboarding.
Easy-to-use, clean, simple interface that many users find intuitive.
Supports cross-platform use without requiring a traditional phone number, appealing to users who don’t have a phone.

Cons

Funding issues raise concerns about potential shutdown or sustainability of the app.
Frequent performance problems, including lag and hanging when sending messages.
Notification glitches with false or phantom alerts.
Reliability bugs (e.g., avatar changes failing, search loading issues, occasional call problems).