XChat App Now Available
Source: MacRumors
Overview
X today launched XChat, a standalone messaging app for the iPhone and iPad, available now on the App Store.
XChat allows users to chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space separate from the main X app. At launch, the app supports direct messaging and group chats, audio and video calls, and file sharing. X claims all messages are end‑to‑end encrypted and PIN protected, with no ads or tracking.
Features
- Disappearing messages
- Edit and delete messages for everyone in a chat
- Block or alert users when a screenshot is attempted
- Light and dark modes
- Message permissions
- Left‑swipe interaction settings
- Selection of app icon options
- Prominent button to jump back to the main X app
The app follows iOS 26 design conventions, including the iOS 26 keyboard.
Availability
- Free to download
- Requires iOS 26.0 or later
- Currently only on iOS; no Android version announced yet
- App Store link: https://t.co/wBBfjJyJmu
Development & Future
The app has been in testing with a small group of beta users since last year. X says more updates are planned, with lead designer Benji Taylor noting that XChat is “just the beginning of what we’re building for messaging.”
Social
Chat with anyone on X.
Completely private.
Now on your home screen.
Download for iOS: https://t.co/wBBfjJyJmu