Reviews of Berty Messenger

By: Berty Technologies App

List of user reviews and ratings for Berty Messenger

Total ratings

3.17 (Rating count: 250)

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Review summary

Berty Messenger is praised for its innovative mesh networking technology enabling private, serverless communication, and its user-friendly design. However, multiple users report issues such as unreliable notifications, delayed or failed message delivery, app crashes, and considerable storage usage. While the idea and privacy focus are well-liked, the app currently suffers from bugs and missing features like message editing, limiting its practical use for many users.

Pros

Innovative mesh networking and peer-to-peer communication without relying on servers.
Strong focus on privacy and security.
Intuitive and user-friendly interface compared to similar apps.
App is free to use without intermediaries.
Supports offline communication via Bluetooth and WiFi.

Cons

Notifications do not work on some devices, requiring the app to be opened to see new messages.
Messaging is unreliable with delays in sending or failure to deliver messages.
App is buggy and crashes frequently on some devices.
Large storage space usage (around 300MB) even when idle.
Lack of message editing or deletion features.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 3.17

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-09-19	Ch*****	Notifications do not work on pixel devices. You must open the app to check for any new messages which makes it useless.
Notifications do not work on pixel devices. You must open the app to check for any new messages which makes it useless.
2024-08-25	Sa*****	I give all stars possible to the brilliance of turning BLE into a tool, not a weapon. I have full faith in this. Bon jour Aloha Prego!!!
I give all stars possible to the brilliance of turning BLE into a tool, not a weapon. I have full faith in this. Bon jour Aloha Prego!!!
2024-06-12	Wa*****	Briar works and this doesn't, this paired easier but that's just learning that you need some distance on the Briar app to get the full QR code in view. This is still trying to send messages I sent a week ago and we have had Bluetooth, WiFi and Internet in that time and still nothing.
Briar works and this doesn't, this paired easier but that's just learning that you need some distance on the Briar app to get the full QR code in view. This is still trying to send messages I sent a week ago and we have had Bluetooth, WiFi and Internet in that time and still nothing.
2024-05-31	Kr*****	Really great idea guys, there needs to be more services like this. Now I'm gunna check it out and will change my rating if I need to. If it's amazing this will not get edited. ;)
Really great idea guys, there needs to be more services like this. Now I'm gunna check it out and will change my rating if I need to. If it's amazing this will not get edited. ;)
2023-10-14	Jo*****	Excellent protocol but wish it supported the same features as signal, and I wish signal supported mesh networking like berty.
Excellent protocol but wish it supported the same features as signal, and I wish signal supported mesh networking like berty.
2023-07-24	Le*****	I like the idea but I couldn't edit, delete, or modify my or any message, and my messages are not going for some reason
I like the idea but I couldn't edit, delete, or modify my or any message, and my messages are not going for some reason
2023-05-20	Ha*****	It's a cool app that lets you chat with anyone without relying on any servers or intermediaries. And the best part is, it's totally free to use! You just need to install it on your device and you're good to go. Berty Messenger is a peer to peer platform that respects your privacy and security. Check it out!
It's a cool app that lets you chat with anyone without relying on any servers or intermediaries. And the best part is, it's totally free to use! You just need to install it on your device and you're good to go. Berty Messenger is a peer to peer platform that respects your privacy and security. Check it out!
2023-05-09	ic*****	You have only one task: develop a reliable Bluetooth connection between devices. But your whole team develops this app (not even natively), like it's their third degree hobby project!!!! it's been about two years I'm waiting for a reliable app, but it's actually a non-native, huge-space-consumer bugware with some working code inside. The whole idea is amazing BTW, but I'm really mad by the progress :\|
You have only one task: develop a reliable Bluetooth connection between devices. But your whole team develops this app (not even natively), like it's their third degree hobby project!!!! it's been about two years I'm waiting for a reliable app, but it's actually a non-native, huge-space-consumer bugware with some working code inside. The whole idea is amazing BTW, but I'm really mad by the progress :\|
2023-03-11	Ft*****	I try to install the app but it stops on setup local ipfs for a long time and nothing happens.
I try to install the app but it stops on setup local ipfs for a long time and nothing happens.
2023-01-14	Fr*****	In theory (and writing), it all sounds great. It'd be awesome if all messaging app developers had the same mentality and actually strived to applying said theory and make it happen. The only relevant issue I have here, is that the app seems to take up alot of storage space. Almost 300MBs just sitting idle. So, for now, i'll pass. Thank you, though and good luck.
In theory (and writing), it all sounds great. It'd be awesome if all messaging app developers had the same mentality and actually strived to applying said theory and make it happen. The only relevant issue I have here, is that the app seems to take up alot of storage space. Almost 300MBs just sitting idle. So, for now, i'll pass. Thank you, though and good luck.