ChatSecure with Orbot

ChatSecure is a messaging app for Android and iPhone. The app is a secure alternative to other messaging apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, Line, Facebook Messenger, Google Talk and Threma. ChatSecure supports the Off-the-record (OTR) protocol for encrypting instant messages. When it is used together with Orbot your internet activities are also anonymised, making your online communications even more private.

Info:

Tool type: Messenger App
Ease of use: Easy to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot.
Open source: Yes
Encryption support: Yes
Benefits: If the Off-the-record (OTR) protocol is enabled, ChatSecure offers encrypted communications (end-to-end encryption and forward secrecy). The app is not connected to your phone number or mobile phone address book, as it runs over XMPP. This means that you can link your existing XMPP account over it or create an anonymous new account.
Independent code audit: Yes
Cost: Free of charge
Languages: Many
Compatibility: Android 2.3 and later, Cyanogenmod, iOS 7.0 or later
Developed by: ChatSecure was initially developed by free software developer Chris Ballinger. As of 2013, ChatSecure is being developed under The Guardian Project
Version as of this writing: Android 14.2.3, iOS 3.1.2
Website: ChatSecure

Last updated: 10 February 2016