NearTalk:Offline LAN Messenger
Chat instantly over local WiFi
USD 99.99 · Designed for iPad
Data Not Collected. Your Privacy Is Fully Protected.
Supports up to six family members via Family Sharing.
No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.
NearTalk is a secure, text-only messenger designed for local Wi-Fi communication — no internet, no server, no data tracking.
Unlike ordinary chat apps, NearTalk supports only English letters, numbers, and symbols, ensuring complete simplicity, privacy, and control.
Even in the background, it quietly receives messages without notifications or sounds, creating a truly distraction-free experience.
Key Features
Offline Messaging: Communicate instantly over local Wi-Fi (LAN) without internet.
Auto Discovery: Instantly detects nearby users within the same network.
Text-Only Safety: Blocks images, videos, files, and emojis for pure messaging.
Silent Reception: Receive messages quietly in background mode.
No External Servers: All chats stay within your private local network.
Minimalist Design: Lightweight, focused UI built for privacy and clarity.
How It Works
Connect Devices: Join the same Wi-Fi network (e.g., 192.168.x.x).
Set Username: Tap “Set Username” to appear online.
Scan for Users: Discover nearby devices with one tap.
Start Chat: Open a private chat and send secure messages.
Stay Connected: Keep receiving messages silently in background.
Disconnect Anytime: Exit sessions with a single tap.
Best For
Classrooms and libraries
Offices and workshops
Events or exhibitions
Shared home networks
NearTalk delivers private, distraction-free communication — simple, secure, and serverless.
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Thank you for choosing NearTalk!
This update delivers enhanced stability and refined performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable local messaging experience.
The developer, Han Chang Lin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Han Chang Lin
- Size
- 47.4 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © Han Chang Lin

