Session - Private Messenger2.15.5 - App Store

Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely safe. No trackers, no leaks - send messages, not metadata.

. Fully private account creation: No phone number or email needed to create an Account ID

. Decentralized server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure

. No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata

. IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data

. Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people

. Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections

. Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it - check Session's code yourself

Session is free as in free speech and free as in free of ads and trackers. It is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your online privacy today - download Session.

Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-ios

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Session Terms of Service: https://getsession.org/terms-of-service

Version History • Added a placeholder for messages sent from a newer version of Session, which can be viewed after updating
• Voice messages can now be up to 5 minutes long
• Improved network reliability and message delivery, particularly on mobile networks
• Fixed several Push Notification reliability issues, including some group notifications being dropped
• Fixed an issue where the app could return to onboarding if its data couldn't be read during launch
• Fixed an issue where deleting a group wasn't fully applied on your other devices
• Fixed some issues with disappearing messages
• Fixed several crashes, including one which could occur when sending a message
• Fixed a number of minor UI issues 2.15.5 3d ago • Fixed an issue where some images in Communities couldn't be downloaded
• Fixed a crash which could occur while the app was in the background
• Fixed a couple of Push Notification reliability issues 2.15.4 Jul 29 • Updated Donation prompt and info 2.15.3 Jul 11 • Updated Donations Prompt 2.15.2 Apr 9 • Added support for iOS 26
• Added in a few optimisations to remove some redundant rendering
• Updated to a more modern background task mechanism
• Fixed crash related to the updated networking
• Fixed a number of crashes which have been around for a few versions 2.15.1 Apr 2 • Rewrote the networking code to improve stability and performance
• Rewrote the the work scheduling system to support cancellation
• Optimised a number of database queries
• Rebuilt the app settings and conversation settings screens
• Many other stability and performance improvements 2.15.0 Mar 27 • Added new appeal donations CTA 2.14.11 Mar 19 • Fixed an issue preventing group admins from leaving a group in some cases
• Fixed a bug where you appeared to be able tp enter text in conversations you shouldn't be able to 2.14.10 Jan 21 • Fixed an issue which would prevent the user from granting permissions needed to make calls
• Fixed an issue where group admins couldn't clear all messages locally
• Minor UI updates and fixes 2.14.9 12/16/2025 • Fixed an issue where devices running iOS 26 might not receive Push Notifications
• Fixed an issue loading photo library thumbnails
• Minor launch process optimisations
• Minor UI/UX improvements 2.14.8 12/10/2025 • Added a new donation popup to help support Session's development and infrastructure
• Added the ability to reply to a message with an attachment
• Reworked the message input UI to be less glitchy
• Fixed a number of minor UI issues 2.14.7 12/02/2025 • Updated profile picture processing and uploading
• Fixed an issue preventing Push Notification registration in some cases
• Fixed an issue where the app could hang on launch
• Fixed a few minor UI issues 2.14.6 11/02/2025 • Added a new modal when viewing a users profile
• Updated the message composition box when in conversations with varying permissions
• Fixed an issue where calls required the camera permission
• Fixed a number of UI bugs 2.14.5 10/14/2025 • Fixed a crash which could occur when trying to leave a group
• Fixed a few UI issues 2.14.4 10/02/2025 • Fixed an issue where the conversation list may not get refreshed in some cases
• Fixed an issue where "Delete for everyone" may not delete messages in some cases
• Fixed a number of UI issues 2.14.3 09/22/2025 • Fixed a crash during launch on iOS 15
• Fixed a crash when tapping on a group member in the members list
• Fixed a few issues where the home screen wouldn't update correctly
• Fixed an issue where the app could hang on launch
• Fixed an issue where reactions weren't working in groups
• Fixed a number of UI bugs
• Improve disappearing messages behaviour when sending attachments
• Added a new app review prompt 2.14.2 09/02/2025 • Added the ability to save audio and file attachments
• Fixed an issue where the app unread badge may incorrectly disappear
• Fixed an issue where notification settings weren't being respected
• Fixed an issue where media attachments may not load
• Fixed an issue where attachments may not be able to be downloaded on other devices
• Fixed a number of UI and layout bugs 2.14.1 08/21/2025 • Added new UI to better indicate message character limits
• Improved push notification handling
• Improved animated image handling
• General performance optimisations 2.14.0 08/06/2025 • Fixed an issue where new users might struggle to connect to the network
• Fixed an issue where attachments close to, but under, the upload limit could fail to upload
• Fixed a minor layout issue 2.13.1 07/24/2025 • Updated conversation settings screens 2.13.0 06/30/2025 • Added a new donation button linking to the STF website
• Updated the app settings screen
• Fixed some text sizing issues on the Session Network screen
• Fixed some issues where memory might not be cleaned up correctly in some cases 2.12.0 06/16/2025 • Added a new Session Network page to the settings screen
• Fixed a couple of crashes when interacting with full screen media
• Fixed a few issues with interacting with full screen media 2.11.0 06/05/2025 • Fixed an issue with network stability 2.10.5 05/23/2025 • Fixed an issue where animated images could cause performance issues 2.10.4 05/21/2025 • Added support for multi-device syncing for users with very large accounts
• Fixed an issue where message requests couldn't be responded to in some cases
• Fixed a few other minor issues 2.10.3 05/12/2025