U8 Chat
Social Networking
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
U8 Chat is a lightweight instant messaging app focused on core communication. We strip away unnecessary complexity to return to the essence of conversation, delivering a clean, efficient, and streamlined experience without redundant features. Here, you can focus entirely on the conversation itself and enjoy smooth, stable communication.
Core features of the current version include:
1. Seamless Communication: Full-Media Messaging
Supports one-on-one and group chats, with the ability to send text, images, voice messages, videos, files, and a wide range of emojis—covering all work and social communication scenarios.
2. Efficient Collaboration: Group & Contact Management
Comprehensive group management tools ensure orderly and efficient collaboration.
A one-way contact model helps you quickly build and manage your professional network.
3. Stable Connectivity: Audio/Video & Network Performance
High-quality audio and video calls with access to call records.
Continuous optimization of the underlying network ensures timely and reliable delivery of every message.
4. Convenient Experience: Globalization & Ease of Use
One-tap language switching and quick contact adding via QR codes.
A clean, intuitive interface lets you get started easily and stay focused on communication.
5. Secure & Reliable: Privacy and Data Protection
Committed to protecting the privacy and security of every conversation, providing a safe and trustworthy communication environment.
This is just our first step. Looking ahead, we will continue to refine the core experience based on user feedback and plan to introduce features such as private chats and global message search, enabling U8 Chat to serve you even better.
more 1. Added global chat history search and chat folders for easier conversation search and management.
2. Added group tags, and you can now quickly create a group from the user profile page.
1.6.3 Oct 18
Added the official U8 Chat account, used to receive device login notifications, login verification codes, etc.
Added device management.
Added the ability to search for group members within a group.
Added grouped display support when sending image and video messages.
Added support for swiping left and right to view images in full-screen preview and videos during playback.
1.6.2 Sep 29
Expanded multi-region nodes to improve network speed for users in various locations and enhance group connection stability.
Added a text message editing feature.
Optimized error prompt wording to make it more friendly and easier to understand.
Added a "Scan QR Code" entry point to the "My QR Code" page.
1.6.1 Sep 24
V1.5.3 Version Update Notes:
Added a hyperlink action bar – long-press a link to quickly copy, preview inline, or open in a browser.
Brand visual upgrade: New IP mascot introduced across all platforms for empty/default state pages.
Enhanced compatibility fallback for older client versions to properly display new message types, preventing crashes or display anomalies.
Added support for changing the bound phone number directly within the App.
Optimized the visual design of the personal QR code sharing page and generated share images for improved clarity and aesthetics.
Added the ability to select images from the system album when using the QR code scanner feature.
1.5.3 Aug 31
Version V1.5.2 Update Notes:
Optimized friend request notifications
Improved SMS verification code reception rate
Added security and privacy features
Added notification and sound settings
UI optimizations for the chat page and bottom navigation
1.5.2 Aug 27
V1.5.1 Version Update Notes:
Group chat supports @everyone
Group members' profile pages can be viewed in groups
Added Chinese-English language switching
Chat images support long press to copy
Optimized network connection stability
Optimized the display of app icon at the top of chat page
1.5.1 Aug 19
V1.5.0 What's New:
More efficient group management, easier community order maintenance.
Finer-grained group controls: Admins can now mute individual members and delete inappropriate messages, making community governance smoother.
Quick actions: Group owners and admins can tap on a member's avatar to quickly kick or mute them—no more digging through menus.
Clear chat history: One-tap clear all chat logs to free up storage space with ease.
Blocklist optimization: Smoother interaction when blocking or unblocking users.
Performance improvements: Further reduced installation package size for faster downloads and launches.
1.5.0 Aug 10
v1.4.5 Version Update Notes
Group Management: Added permission for administrators to delete group messages;
Message History: Added support for clearing message history in one-on-one chats and group chats;
User Information: Increased the character limit for user names and display names from 10 to 15 characters;
Feature Adjustment: Temporarily removed the [Community/Moments] feature due to maintenance strategy adjustments, in order to mitigate potential content risks. Thank you for your understanding.
1.4.5 Jun 8
Update 1.4.4:
• Added group permission [View Group Members] to restrict members from viewing each other's personal information and initiating private chats.
• Unified login method to phone number login for improved account security.
• Phone numbers of new users are now hidden by default.
• Optimized login interface and fixed known issues.
1.4.4 Jun 1
Long-press QR code images to trigger scanning directly—no need to open the scanner manually for quicker operation;
Process Optimization: Simplified the friend-adding flow via QR code scanning, reduced jump levels, and significantly improved adding efficiency;
Audio & Video Upgrade: Enhanced playback smoothness, improved sound and image quality, and ensured more stable calls/playback;
Bug Fixes: Resolved known issues and optimized overall operational stability for a smoother user experience.
1.4.3 May 28
iOS v1.4.2 Update Notes
New chat pinning feature: Pin important conversations to the top
Audio and video calling optimization: Improved call connection speed and stability
Fixed issue where new group members could not mention others
Fixed link recognition issue on iOS: Links sent by others can now be recognized properly
1.4.2 Apr 28
v1.4.1 Release Notes
Added message pinning feature
Optimized at mention search ranking and message display style
Added one click mark as read for at mention unread messages
Improved operation prompt messages in group chats
1.4.1 Apr 4
v1.4.0 Release Notes
This update focuses on improving group communication efficiency and message notification experience. The details are as follows:
1. Group Function Optimization
Added @mention feature, allowing you to notify specific members in group chats (@all is not supported yet)
Improved group permission management module
2. Message Notification Updates
Replaced the new message notification sound with a more noticeable tone
Added ringtone for audio/video calls when offline
Added 140 new Emoji animated stickers
1.4.0 Mar 14
v1.3.2 Release Notes
This update primarily focuses on enhancements to search, social, and messaging features. The main updates include:
New Global Search Feature
Supports searching for users, public groups, and chat lists across the entire platform, making it easier to find what you need.
New Public Group Type
By default, newly created groups are private but can be set as public. Public groups can be discovered through search and allow users to join with one click.
New Resource Download Feature
Allows downloading of images, videos, files, and other content from chats to your local device.
New Single Message Delete Function
Enables individual deletion of specific messages, providing more flexible message management.
New Sticker Message Type
Supports sending stickers in chats, enriching the ways to express yourself.
Optimized Contact Search Experience
Improves the response speed and accuracy when searching for contacts to add.
Thank you for your support and for using our product.
1.3.2 Feb 14
Version 1.3.1
Key Updates:
* Optimized UI for audio/video calls
* Improved UI on user profile pages
* Enhanced interaction details in communities
* User Blocking and Blacklist Management Features Have Been Added.
1.3.1 Jan 29
【Version 1.3 Update: A More Open Way to Socialize】
This update redefines connection and sharing:
Relationship Upgrade
* New "Follow" system: Follow someone to chat instantly, no approval needed
* Clear categorization: Friends, Following, and Followers lists are now easy to navigate
Community Feature Launched
* Post freely: Share text, photos, videos, or mixed media anytime
* Smart recommendations: "For You" shows content you might like
* Multiple views: "Following," "My Posts," and "Related to Me" meet all your browsing needs
* Easy interaction: Like, comment, share—tap an avatar to chat or follow instantly
Experience Optimizations
* AI moderation ensures a healthy community environment
* Smart sorting delivers higher-quality content
Update now and experience the new way to connect
1.3.0 Jan 9
This version is specially designed for Chinese users in Mainland China and oversea, delivering comprehensive localization and experience upgrades:
* Enhanced Localization: Fully optimized Simplified Chinese support for a more natural and user-friendly interface.
* Significant Performance Improvements: Connected to Mainland China servers for faster and more stable message delivery.
* Deep Network Optimization: Tailored optimizations for domestic network conditions, ensuring a more reliable connection experience.
* Improved Stability: Fixed multiple known issues to enhance overall stability.
* Game Community Enhancements in Progress: The posting feature is being refactored and upgraded—stay tuned.
* Stronger Privacy Protection: Phone numbers are no longer displayed in user profiles, safeguarding personal information.
* Login Method Update: Login via phone numbers from other regions has been disabled; only Mainland China +86 phone numbers are supported.
1.2.2 Jan 3
U8 Chat iOS v1.2.1
Description: This product (v1.2.1) is exclusively available for release on the iOS platform. We are dedicated to providing you with a stable, reliable, and feature-complete foundational product for instant messaging. Thank you for your attention and patience. We cordially invite you to download and experience it.
● Key Updates in This Release
Added in-app message notifications
Added batch read and batch delete conversation features
Added sound effects for successful message delivery, new message alerts, and vibration prompts
Optimized avatar display for audio and video calls
Improved the process for adding contacts
Thank you for your support of U8 Chat. We will continue to iterate and bring you more powerful and secure features. We look forward to connecting you with the people who matter in this all-new space.
1.2.1 12/07/2025
U8 Chat iOS v1.2.0
● Key Updates in This Release:
Added email registration/login functionality
Added message reply feature
Added message forwarding feature
Optimized audio and video call performance
Improved UI design
Thank you for your support of U8 Chat. We will continue to iterate and bring you more powerful and secure features. We look forward to connecting you and your loved ones in this brand-new space.
1.2.0 11/29/2025
1. Added global chat history search and chat folders for easier conversation search and management.
2. Added group tags, and you can now quickly create a group from the user profile page.
more Version 1.6.3 Oct 18
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.