# AirChat: Local Chat

> Nearby Offline P2P Messenger

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606916296](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606916296)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1606916296`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mark DiFranco
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2022-02-08
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airchat-local-chat/id1606916296)
- **Website:** [https://www.airchatapp.ca](https://www.airchatapp.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.airchatapp.ca/privacy.html](https://www.airchatapp.ca/privacy.html)

## Description

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

## Rankings

- #207,365 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1606916296)