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In today's iPhone era, when messaging someone, most of us use traditional text messaging services (paying the carrier's SMS fees) or connect to the internet to use popular free messaging apps like Messenger on Facebook, Zalo, Line, etc. However, if you want to send messages for free without an internet connection, explore and choose an app that suits you. These apps use your phone's Bluetooth or combine Bluetooth with open wifi, wifi direct, etc., to create a network and transmit messages from one user to another. If you're looking for such an app, Mytour invites you to explore the suggestions below!
1. Fire Chat
2. Bridgefy
3. Air Chat
4. Text nearBy
Free Offline Messaging Apps on iPhone.
Fire Chat is one of the most popular free offline messaging apps for iPhone. Widely used for live events such as Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines, reputable media journalists, etc., the app doesn't require mobile or network data. You can use Fire Chat to communicate anywhere because it creates a network using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi.
Afterwards, Fire Chat allows you to send public and private messages with end-to-end encryption between devices within a 60m range. The app heavily depends on users around you, so the more people using this service, the larger and faster your network will grow. This is considered a significant advantage compared to using internet network data (which slows down when many users are online).
In addition to the feature of free offline messaging without the need for the internet, if your device has a wifi or mobile data connection, you can use Fire Chat to chat with people worldwide, just like any other messaging app.
- Download FireChat for iPhone here.
2. Bridgefy
Bridgefy is another renowned application that allows you to send free offline messages on iPhone. It offers four modes for you to choose from: Person to Person, Mesh, Broadcast, and Online.
In Person to Person mode, it uses iPhone's Bluetooth for private conversations within 100m. Meanwhile, Mesh mode is equally interesting, enabling conversations with people even beyond 100m. Broadcast mode lets you send messages to all other Bridgefy users simultaneously, even those not in your contacts. Finally, Online mode functions like a regular messaging app, using your internet connection for global chats if the recipient also has Wi-Fi or mobile data. Recently, Bridgefy introduced an anonymous mode, allowing app usage without phone number verification, which you can verify in the settings.
- Download Bridgefy for iPhone here.
3. Air Chat
To send text messages to nearby users, Air Chat utilizes iPhone's Bluetooth without the need for mobile data or Wi-Fi. Upon launching the app, it automatically detects users nearby using the app, allowing you to initiate conversations after verification.
Air Chat also supports sending Bluetooth notifications in the background and notifies you when you receive new messages. You have the option to disable notifications or only disable previews. The app is user-friendly and doesn't require phone or email verification.
- Download Air Chat for iPhone here.
4. Text nearBy
Text nearBy offers you the chance to chat with people nearby, especially in areas with weak or no network connection. Similar to the three aforementioned free offline messaging apps for iPhone, Text nearBy operates by utilizing Bluetooth.
To use this app, you don't need to provide a phone number, email address, or any other account information. The app also features some handy functions like automatically deleting messages after an hour, not transmitting messages through any servers, and more.
- Download Text nearBy for iPhone here.
Alongside these offline messaging apps, check out the top secure messaging apps here to ensure the absolute protection of your exchanged content.
