Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
Bridgefy
- 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
1 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages
Overview
Bridgefy is ranked #17 of 36 in secure messaging apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, iOS.
Compared on secure messaging apps
- Free plan
- Yesbridgefy.me
Facts
- Offline messaging
- Bridgefy describes its app as a free messaging app that works without the Internet.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Mesh networking
- The app uses Bluetooth to send messages between nearby users and relay messages through other users’ phones.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Range
- Bridgefy says users can message people within 100 meters (330 feet).bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- First activation
- The app requires an Internet connection the first time it is opened; Bridgefy says it can then be used without Internet access.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- Bridgefy describes the app as useful at large events, schools, while traveling, in rural areas, during natural disasters, and during protests.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Developer product
- Bridgefy offers an SDK for adding offline messaging, data transfer, and real-time communication to mobile apps.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- SDK platforms
- Bridgefy says its SDK can be integrated into Android and iOS apps.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Android compatibility
- The Android SDK documentation lists Android 6 (minimum SDK 23) and above as supported.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- iOS installation
- The iOS SDK documentation describes installation using Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, or a framework added manually.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Bridgefy’s SDK documentation says it can use the Signal Protocol for end-to-end encrypted connections and also allows developers to implement custom encryption.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- License activation
- The SDK documentation says an Internet connection is needed at least once to validate an iOS license.docs.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Bridgefy announced a partnership with Atlas Associates to use its technology in the Arc messaging app for iOS and Android.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- Bridgefy’s pricing FAQ says Pro plans have a monthly active user limit and exceeding it triggers an extra user fee.bridgefy.me · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United Statesbridgefy.me · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Secure Messaging Apps in 2026#17 of 36
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Sources
- bridgefy.me· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk/android/overview· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk/android/setup· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk/ios/installation· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk/android/secure-connections· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.bridgefy.me/sdk/ios/usage· checked 4 Oct 2026
- bridgefy.me/blog/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- bridgefy.me/pricing/· checked 4 Oct 2026