ArcaneChat is a private, secure Delta Chat-based messenger designed for families, with anonymous sign-up, cross-device syncing, and ad-free messaging. It emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption and a rich set of in-chat features, including mini-apps and group collaboration. With a strong 4.8125 rating from 128 reviews and 5,000+ total downloads, ArcaneChat targets private, ad-free communication for close networks.
Pros & Cons
Anonymous sign-up with no phone number required
End-to-end encryption for private chats
Multi-profile and multi-device support
Rich in-chat mini-apps for quick collaboration
Not ranked in any top lists
Requests a broad set of permissions (location, camera, microphone, etc.)
Primarily focused on private vs. traditional messaging features
About ArcaneChat
ArcaneChat is a communication app developed by adbenitez.
How many times has ArcaneChat been downloaded?
ArcaneChat has been downloaded 7.3 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 540 times.
What is the rating of ArcaneChat?
ArcaneChat is rated 4.81 out of 5 stars, based on 130 ratings.
Is ArcaneChat free?
ArcaneChat is free to download. The APK download size is 37.95 MB. The latest version available is 2.59.1. The last update was on August 24, 2026.
What are the requirements for ArcaneChat?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2025.
Description
ArcaneChat is a private and secure messenger focused on privacy and without ads! • Reliable instant messaging with multi-profile and multi-device support. • Sign-up easily and anonymously, no phone number or any private data required. • Interactive mini-apps in chats for gaming, shopping lists, split bills, rich text editor all synchronized among group members, productivity and collaboration. • End-to-end encrypted chats safe against network and server attacks. • Audio and video calls supported! stay close to family and friends even when traveling.
ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Even on bad/slow connectivity, when other apps fail to connect, you should be able to use ArcaneChat!
why "Arcane Chat"? Arcane means secret/hidden so the app name conveys secret private chats, it is magic!
Recent changes: ✦ Allow to react to posts in channels ✦ Improved calls stability and resilience ✦ Video player is now full-screen ✦ Improved unread messages badge counter display for big numbers ✦ While recording a voice message, smartly pause currently playing music from system ✦ Improved reactions details overview ✦ Reduce network traffic usage ✦ Allow to pick images without requiring storage access permission ✦ Several bug fixes and updated translations
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This is an amazing app for messaging. NO ids required, no phone numbers, nothing. Operates, through servers all over the world, not just that one big tech server. In fact, no BIG TECH involved at all ! Developed in Europe !!! It is resilient to outages. If one server is out of action all just keeps working via another selected servers. All of this in the background, you don't even have to know. Sent text to individuals or groups ! Make phone calls ! Just brilliant.
★★★★★Jean Elchinger· Jul 24, 2026
Best decentralized secure messaging app to exit surveillance and chat control. Easy to synchronize between devices. End-to-end encryption using best in class GPG and autocrypt. Audio and video calls supported. Free stickers. Great for kids without SIM card because no identity tied to phone nor email. Arcane Chat support many new and advanced features not yet in Delta Chat.
★★★★☆MohammadMehdi Gholami· Aug 5, 2026
It would be great if you could add the following features to the app: Pinning messages in groups, Mentioning people in messages, Creating topics in groups, similar to Telegram
Google Play Rankings for ArcaneChat
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Technologies used by ArcaneChat
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a wide range of permissions (location, camera, microphone, foreground services, etc.) to support calls, media sharing, and background activity. This aligns with its private messaging and Delta Chat-based design; users should review permissions at install.
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