Features & Capabilities

AirChat connects you to people nearby and allows you to send and receive chat messages over WiFi or Bluetooth. Perfect for situations when you have no internet connection, like on a plane or when travelling abroad. Messages are sent directly to each device and encrypted end-to-end, so your privacy is guaranteed.

Features:

-> Send messages directly to your friends, no internet required

-> Send and save photos to your device

-> Group chats and private DMs

-> Play games with your friends

-> Take full advantage of your iPad's screen with multiple windows

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Mark DiFranco
Rating:
4.20
(31)
Version:
4.1 Last updated: 2026-05-10
Version code:
885471621
Creation date:
2022-02-08
Compatible devices:
Size:
19.42MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Mark DiFranco
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airchat-local-chat/id1606916296
Website:
https://www.airchatapp.ca

User Reviews

AirChat is seen as functional with useful local/nearby chat concepts and iPhone/iPad support, but it struggles with stability and messaging reliability. Users report the app won’t shut down properly due to Live Activities, and direct messages require recipients to have the app open. Privacy concerns about area chats and missing desktop Mac support are noted, along with some OS-related quirks.
Pros
  • Cross-device compatibility: Works on iPhone and iPad.
  • Local/nearby chat use-case highlighted as a feature by users.
Cons
  • Messaging only works if the other user has the app open / is online.
  • App persistence issues: cannot fully shut down; Live Activities must be disabled or the app may need to be uninstalled.
Recent reviews
Very functional!
by An*****, 2026-03-15

The app won’t completely shut down. You have to disable Live Activities in settings. I will reinstall the app once this is resolved.
by jg*****, 2024-10-05

Can’t figure out how to turn it off. Had to uninstall.
by T9*****, 2024-09-29
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