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Session – Private Messenger

Session – Private Messenger

Android Communication Session Foundation
4.5 Popularity

Secure private messenger with no phone numbers

System Requirements

Updated
October 8, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
network.loki.messenger

So here's my honest take on Session - Private Messenger. I've tested a bunch of privacy-focused messaging apps and this one's up there with the best of them. The end-to-end encryption and decentralized network are legit security features that give you real anonymity. It's not as slick as something like Signal, but the tradeoff is that Session is more customizable and uncensored. In my experience, it's a solid alternative if you're looking to ditch the big tech messaging apps.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Totally anonymous - no phone numbers or accounts required
  • Messages are end-to-end encrypted and routed through a decentralized network
  • Customizable and uncensored, unlike a lot of other privacy apps
  • Free to use, no paywalls or limits

Cons

  • Interface is a little clunkier and less polished than mainstream messaging apps
  • Can be confusing to set up for less tech-savvy users
  • Smaller user base means fewer people to chat with
  • Occasional connectivity issues due to the decentralized network
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4.5 /5
based on 11,103 reviews
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Description

I’ve been using Session – Private Messenger for a couple months now. It’s basically a secure messaging app that keeps your conversations totally private and anonymous. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do: You can chat with friends, family, or anyone without ever sharing your phone number. There’s also group chats, which is pretty cool. And it uses this decentralized network to route your messages, so no one can see who you’re talking to or what you’re saying.

Look, if you care about privacy and security, you’ll probably like Session. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a messaging app that actually respects your privacy.

User Reviews

Amanda R October 15, 2025

Messages and notifications come in extremely delayed after the other party responds, takes about 10-15 minutes for them to come through on my end sometimes. Kind of frustrating during an...

Some Person October 15, 2025

It was a little confusing getting it set up, but once we figured out how it works, it's awesome! I am using it mainly at work on wifi only as...

Mike Lieberman October 15, 2025

There was an update that broke my PC version for a day, followed by a newer versinversion. Unfortunately the linux version is a .run file. Each update has a new...

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