Session - Private Messenger
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Profile based on reviews and description
- Profile analysed
- Jul 1, 2026
- App updated
- Oct 11, 2026
Store sources
- RuStore · Store data seen: Oct 12, 2026 · Recently checked
- Google Play · Store data seen: Aug 2, 2026 · Data is over 30 days old — check the source
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What it actually doesSession is an app for private messaging that ensures the security and confidentiality of your conversations.
Actually does
- ✓Group chats8% of reviews
- ✓Messaging90% of reviews
- ✓End-to-end encryption35% of reviews
- ✓File sharing5% of reviews
- ✓Ad-free5% of reviews
- ✓Open source2% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode(bonus)4% of reviews
- ✓Требует VPN для работы (в том числе в РФ)(bonus)15% of reviews
- ✓Проблемы с доставкой сообщений (задержки, недоставка)(bonus)25% of reviews
- ✓Сложность добавления контактов (требует кода из другого мессенджера)(bonus)8% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠No account required
Common complaints
- ✗Critical message delivery issues (delays from minutes to days, non-delivery)25% of mentions
«Half the messages just don't arrive. Or they arrive after days»
- ✗Does not work without VPN, especially in Russia15% of mentions
«Messages don't send without VPN»
- ✗Complicated way to add contacts (requires code exchange via other apps)8% of mentions
«To start messaging in this messenger, first send a code in ANY OTHER MESSENGER»
- ✗Slow app performance, high ping12% of mentions
«Works very slowly. ping 500»
- ✗Missing some features (message deletion doesn't work, no channels/bots, attachment size limit)12% of mentions
«the feature exists, but in reality it doesn't work at all»
What people praise
- ★Reliable privacy and encryption, IP address protection
«I like that it hides my IP!»
- ★Good level of anonymity, better than Telegram
«Good level of anonymity, much better than in Telegram»
- ★Pleasant minimalist design (reminiscent of early Telegram)
«Beautiful like early Telegram without all the bells and whistles»
- ★Superiority over alternative messengers
«it's much better»
- ★Open source code and development transparency
«excellent app with lots of features that others don't have and that inspire complete trust»