AirChat: Local Chat

Name: AirChat: Local Chat
Rating: 4.2 (35 reviews)
Author: Mark DiFranco

By: Mark DiFranco App

Nearby Offline P2P Messenger

Overview

Version:

4.2

Last updated: 2026-09-03

Ranking

#207,365 ▲ 1,861

Overall

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

(35) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.2 Last updated: 2026-09-03

Version code:

890676597

Creation date:

2022-02-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

21.34MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 207,365 ▲ 1,861

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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

Love the free games. Great little app

by SF*****, 2026-09-08

app only sends messages when when both people are using the chat at the same time. notifications don’t go through, u have my background on my notifications on we’re near each other but it’s just stuck ok sending. i’m guess ios has a problem with this app.