Elon Musk has launched his standalone instant messaging app, XChat, to compete with WhatsApp. This app is currently available on the App Store for iOS users and has a size of 179.2 MB. It is claimed that the app features several robust safety features. Let’s dive into all the details…
Elon Musk has launched his standalone instant messaging app, XChat, which is set to directly compete with messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app is currently available to iOS users on the App Store and has a file size of 179.2MB. It is claimed that the app comes equipped with several robust security features. Musk himself released a video teaser on his social media platform, X, announcing the launch of the new app and highlighting its key features.
Screenshots Blocked; Messages Auto-Delete
This app has been designed to provide users with a dedicated space for private messaging, file sharing, and audio-video calls with their X contacts. The app offers several useful features, such as self-deleting messages, message editing capabilities, and screenshot blocking. With this new app, X aims to provide users with an alternative option that prioritizes privacy.
No One Can Read Your Messages
The app description on the App Store reads: “Chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space designed for meaningful conversations. No ads. No tracking. Fully end-to-end encrypted. Sign in with your X account, and everyone is already there—friends, family, creators, colleagues. No need to send invites, exchange phone numbers, or ask, ‘Are you on this app?’ The network you’ve spent years building works instantly. Privacy is its foundation. Every message is end-to-end encrypted using a unique key pair, secured by a PIN that never leaves your device. No one can read your conversations—not even X.”
Key Features of the XChat App
XChat offers a range of tools designed to enhance conversations and privacy:
- Messaging and Calls: Private and group chats, audio and video calls. – Privacy Controls: End-to-end encryption, PIN protection, disappearing messages, and screenshot blocking.
- Message Management: Options to edit and delete messages for all participants.
- No Ads or Tracking: X claims that this app is completely free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms.
- Communities Integration: XChat will replace the ‘Communities’ feature, which is being discontinued due to low usage and spam issues.
Watch the video teaser here.
The launch of XChat signals a shift in X’s broader strategy. Its owner, Elon Musk, had previously envisioned transforming X into an ‘all-in-one’—or ‘everything app’—encompassing messaging, payments, shopping, creator tools, and AI. However, the company is now instead segmenting its services into distinct, specialized apps, with XChat serving as the messaging hub. Payments functionality is currently being tested separately but has not yet been rolled out to the general public.
