SocketChat

Name: SocketChat
Author: Nima Khajehpour

An Android messaging app for chatting with other devices on the same network.

By Nima Khajehpour

Free Open sourceAndroid

Official websitegithub.com

F-Droidf-droid.org

Alternatives

Chat RoomAn Android client for the Chat Room real-time messaging server, with file sharing up to 4 GB.
BeeBEEPA serverless office messenger that sends encrypted messages and files directly between computers on a network.
iptuxA local network messenger for finding nearby clients, exchanging messages and transferring files.

About SocketChat

SocketChat lets people chat over a local network, with one device running the app as the server. It stores chats in a local database and lets users delete sessions.

Users can change their username, app theme and chat bubble appearance.

Strengths

Chats over a local network
Stores messages in a local database
Supports server authentication

Limitations

Android only
One device must act as the server

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
License: MIT
Developer: Nima Khajehpour
Platforms: Android
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Android users who want text chat with people on their network
Categories: Messaging
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the F-Droid
Sources: github.com/NimaKhajehpour/SocketChat

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