Private messaging for nearby devices
Chat nearby. Stay off the cloud.
Message, share files, and make video calls over your local network—without an account or internet connection.
Requires a shared Wi‑Fi network or Personal Hotspot.
Features
Built for nearby. Built for privacy.
Everything you expect from a modern messenger—without accounts, cloud servers, or the public internet.
Nearby discovery
Open the app and nearby ChatCamp devices appear automatically. Pick a username—no accounts, no email, no phone number.
No central message store
ChatCamp has no cloud messaging server. Conversations travel device-to-device on your local network and remain on participating devices.
Rich messaging
Instant text chat with replies, delivery status, and local history—so conversations feel complete without the cloud.
Video calls
One-to-one video over your local network. Mute, switch camera, and stay private—no internet required.
Files & media sharing
Share photos, videos, and any file type over your local network—with full-screen previews and Quick Look support.
Works offline
No internet? No problem. ChatCamp runs on any shared Wi‑Fi or Personal Hotspot—even without a connection to the outside world.
How it works
Three steps to private chat
No sign-up flow. No cloud sync. Just devices on the same network.
Open on two devices
Install ChatCamp on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and choose a display name.
Join the same network
Connect to the same Wi‑Fi or Personal Hotspot. Stay nearby.
Discover and chat
Devices find each other automatically. Tap to connect, message, or call.
Use cases
Where ChatCamp shines
Useful wherever a small group shares a trusted local network.
At home
Message family across the house, share photos, or hop on a quick video call—without cellular data.
At work
Exchange messages and files on your office network without routing conversations through a cloud messaging service.
In classrooms
Share notes and files between Apple devices on a school or private classroom network.
While travelling
Create a Personal Hotspot for your group and stay connected when the internet is unavailable or unreliable.
Privacy by design
The app requires no account and uses no cloud messaging server or analytics SDK.
Messages and files travel directly between nearby devices and conversation history stays on participating devices.
Peer-to-peer connections use Apple’s built-in Multipeer Connectivity encryption.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is ChatCamp?
ChatCamp is a free peer-to-peer messaging app for iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, and macOS 14+. You chat, share files, and video call with nearby devices on the same local Wi‑Fi—no servers, no accounts, and no data collection.
Does ChatCamp work without internet?
Yes. ChatCamp runs on your local Wi‑Fi and does not need internet access. All devices must share the same network (home Wi‑Fi, office LAN, or a Personal Hotspot).
Does ChatCamp support video calls?
Yes. You can start one-to-one video calls over the local network, with mute, camera on/off, camera switch, and speaker controls.
How does ChatCamp protect conversations?
Peer-to-peer connections use Apple’s Multipeer Connectivity encryption. ChatCamp has no central messaging server, and conversation history remains on participating devices.
Can I message someone far away?
No. ChatCamp is built for nearby communication. Both users must be on the same local network or Personal Hotspot.
How much does ChatCamp cost?
ChatCamp is free on the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Who makes ChatCamp?
ChatCamp is published by Polozhevets OÜ, a company based in Estonia, European Union.
Still have a question?
Find setup help, troubleshooting steps, and a contact form on our support page.
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Available now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
iOS 17+ · iPadOS 17+ · macOS 14+
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