Features & Capabilities

bitchat mesh is a Bluetooth mesh chat extension that lets you chat with people around you without needing their phone numbers or emails. It enables a sidegroupchat for various functions and can operate without internet by using nearby devices to relay messages.

Messages are encrypted for privacy and security, with relays extending reach across distances.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
permissionless tech, llc
Rating:
4.70
(492)
2 new ratings
Version:
1.5.3 Last updated: 2026-06-12
Version code:
886879251
Creation date:
2025-07-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
9.19MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-01
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Developed by:
permissionless tech, llc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitchat-mesh/id6748219622
Website:
http://bitchat.free

User Reviews

Users praise the idea and basic Bluetooth-based local chat that works offline and across iPhone/Android, useful in outages. However, multiple reviews flag reliability problems (crashes, flaky notifications, background mode stopping, lost verification data), concerns about security audits/encryption, uneven feature parity between iOS and Android (missing channels /j, /channels, differing UI), a small or hard-to-find user base, and Bluetooth range/connectivity limitations that hamper distance chatting. Overall, strong concept with significant stability and adoption challenges.
Pros
  • Local proximity/offline messaging via Bluetooth (no internet needed).
  • Cross‑platform chat between iPhone and Android.
  • Useful in outages or low‑connectivity environments (basic communication when networks fail).
  • Simple, clean concept with strong potential.
Cons
  • Reliability and stability issues (crashes, flaky notifications, background mode stops working, contacts/verification data disappearing).
  • Security concerns and requests for audit results (references to third‑party security audit and encryption concerns).
  • Platform parity and feature gaps between iOS and Android (UI differences, missing /j and /channels commands, limited channel options).
  • Limited user adoption / few nearby users make it hard to connect.
  • Bluetooth range/connectivity limitations that hamper distance‑based messaging.
Recent reviews
Used this app to talk to my friend at a music festival when cell towers were jammed. The range is disappointing but when we were able to connect chatting worked just fine. Five stars since the range issue isn’t the app’s fault
by Tr*****, 2026-06-17

This is a very cool concept. It kinda reminds me of mIRC with a modern twist. The BT offline chat function is awesome.
by Ro*****, 2026-06-13

The old firechat would eventually deliver a message to the recipient if they weren’t in range. This is such an important app. A true lifesaver!
by Qt*****, 2026-06-12
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