Private mesh messenger — no accounts, no servers. Internet optional. Encrypted.
Pros & Cons
Privacy-first: no analytics, tracking, or ads and end-to-end encryption.
Offline-first: Bluetooth mesh enables messaging without internet access.
Multi-path reach: three transport layers ensure delivery even with variable connectivity.
No accounts: simple entry with no phone numbers or central servers.
Less conventional branding: marketing uses non-traditional terms (e.g., 'mesh' messaging instead of typical 'chat'/'messenger'), which may affect discovery.
Dependent on device proximity and Bluetooth permissions for offline functionality; traditional messaging features (voice/video calls) are not emphasized in this framework.
About Zemzeme
Zemzeme is a social app developed by Gauge Technologies.
Download Statistics
Zemzeme has been downloaded 52 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 33 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 social apps.
User Ratings
Zemzeme is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 150 ratings.
App Information
Zemzeme is FREE to download. The APK download size is 45.55 MB. The latest version available is 2.0.7. The last update was on May 21, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2026.
Description
Zemzeme - Private messaging that doesn't need the internet to work.
No account. No phone number. No central server. Just open the app, pick a nickname, and start talking. Every message is end-to-end encrypted - always.
Most messengers stop working when you lose signal. Zemzeme doesn't. It uses Bluetooth mesh networking to send messages through nearby devices - no Wi-Fi, no mobile data, no internet required. When you do have connectivity, two additional transport layers activate automatically for global reach.
Three transport layers, working simultaneously:
★ Bluetooth Mesh - Messages hop between nearby devices using Bluetooth LE. Works in airplane mode, underground, in rural areas, or anywhere there's no signal. Perfect for festivals, emergencies, travel, and off-grid communication.
★ Peer-to-Peer (libp2p) - Direct encrypted connections over the internet. No middleman server. Powered by libp2p, the same protocol used by IPFS and Ethereum.
★ Nostr Relay - Decentralized relay-based messaging for maximum reachability when direct connections aren't possible.
The app automatically routes messages through whichever paths are available and falls back seamlessly.
Built for privacy: • End-to-end encryption on every message (Noise Protocol - Curve25519 + ChaCha20-Poly1305) • No registration, no phone number, no email • No analytics, no tracking, no ads - ever • No data leaves your device unencrypted • Optional Tor routing for network-level anonymity • Verify contacts by scanning their QR code (Ed25519 signed) • PIN + biometric app lock
What you can do: • Send text messages with @mentions • Record and send voice notes • Share images and files of any type • Join location-based public channels (city or country scale) • Create password-protected group chats • Verify peer identities with QR codes • See read receipts and delivery indicators • Relay messages for others on the Bluetooth mesh automatically
Use cases: • Music festivals and crowded events with no signal • Natural disasters when cell towers go down • Travel in areas with limited or no connectivity • Privacy-conscious everyday messaging • Communities wanting communication free from centralized control • Off-grid and outdoor adventures
How it works: 1. Open the app — no sign-up required 2. Grant Bluetooth and location permissions 3. Choose a nickname 4. Start messaging - nearby Zemzeme users appear automatically on the mesh 5. Tap + to join a location channel or start a private chat
Zemzeme is open source and built on proven cryptographic libraries. Your privacy is not a feature - it is the foundation.
Recent changes: What's new since v2.0.0
• Battery: up to 60% less CPU drain and 41% less Bluetooth drain — much lighter in the background. • Data: peer discovery now uses about 95% less mobile data. • Connectivity: better connections on restrictive networks and steadier online presence. • Security: 14 vulnerabilities fixed across the peer-to-peer stack. • Reliability: crash fixes and smoother peer counts.
Get a detailed PDF report for Zemzeme with download trends, rating history,
and key performance statistics — useful for competitive research or tracking your own app.
Learn more
Are you the developer of this app? Join us for free to see more information about your app and learn how we can help you promote and earn money with your app.
Subscribe to see full ranking history in this country
AppBrain offers valuable information about your app and those of your competitors. Join AppBrain for free and claim this app to view more ranking data, view history etc.
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
