SocketChat

A simple app to chat with anyone you want on the same network.

New in version 2.0

upgraded system for better functionality and more reliability
ui redesign
users can send multiline messages
everyone can make a server
chat history and persistence of chats after reconnection
more than two users can connect to the server
server can have password for more security
users online status
added donation, about and chat history screens.

SocketChat is a messaging app that helps you communicate with your friends on the same network, where one of the devices with this app installed acts as server. Just make a session and enjoy talking to your friends.
The app does not use any third party database to store your chat, its all saved in a local database and you can delete any session whenever you want.
You can customize the app however you want:
* change chat bubble appearance
* connection history
* continue chatting in any network
* server authentication

This app is all you need when it comes to local network text chatting.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 2.0 (2) suggested Added on May 02, 2025

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- com.nima.socketchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 8.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.0 (1) - Added on Mar 03, 2025

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
Download APK 4.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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