HandsApp Messenger

Private, ad-free messaging — built in India for people who value their privacy.

Connect. Share. Together.
About

What is HandsApp?

HandsApp is a modern cloud-native messaging platform designed to bring people closer. With secure messaging, group chats, events, channels, and status updates — HandsApp makes communication simple, expressive, and private.

Built with a focus on privacy and user experience, HandsApp features a unique two-way friend request system that gives you full control over who can message you. Create channels to share content with the world, organize events, customize your chat experience, and stay connected with the people who matter most.

Capabilities

Key Features

🔒Secure private messaging
👥Group chats with admin controls
📅Events with file sharing and event chat
📷24-hour status with photo and video
👫Two-way friend request system
📈Marketplace to discover public channels
📡Create and manage your own channels
👍Reactions and anonymous comments
✍️Custom text styles and fonts
🎨Text color customization
🖼️Chat wallpapers with patterns
⭐Star and pin important messages
🌙Light, Dark, and System themes
⬇️Direct file downloads to storage
📤Share photos, videos and links from any app
✓✓3-state read receipts with privacy toggle
🕒Schedule messages up to a week ahead
👁️See who read and received your group messages
↪️Forward to several chats at once
Release notes

What's New

LATEST Version 1.1.7
  • Send documents — PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and text files
  • Share contacts, one or several at a time, and save the ones you receive
  • Send audio files with a built-in player
  • Share to several chats and groups at once, from one searchable list
  • Shared map links now show as a location card
  • Bigger, clearer message reactions
  • Long-press to select and forward several messages together
v1.1.6 Version 1.1.6
  • Message info — long-press your own message in a group to see who has read and received it
  • Schedule messages in groups too, now up to a week ahead
  • View, edit or cancel your scheduled messages any time
  • Scheduled messages now send even if the app is closed
  • Forward to several chats at once, with a confirm step before sending
  • Pinned chats now stay at the top of your chat list
  • Swipe a chat to choose Pin or Archive — no more accidental taps
  • Share links and text into HandsApp from other apps
  • Fixed group read receipts, unread badges and typing indicators
  • Updated for the latest Android release
v1.1.5 Version 1.1.5
  • React to a message with multiple emojis — your own reactions are highlighted
  • Tap a reply to jump straight to the original message
  • Add a caption to each photo when posting a Status
  • Status captions now show on photo and video statuses
  • Fixed login screen layout and edge-to-edge spacing on newer Android
v1.1.4 Version 1.1.4
  • Send voice messages and videos reliably in chats and groups
  • Edge-to-edge display fixes for Android 15 — nothing hidden behind the system bars
  • Profile photos: correct rotation, smoother cropping, no duplicate gallery entries
  • Status & chat videos: size and length limits for faster, more reliable sharing
  • Several group chat fixes and stability improvements
v1.1.3 Version 1.1.3
  • Bolder yellow read tick for better visibility
  • Fixed: typing bar hidden behind navigation bar on some phones
  • Fixed: send button cut off in image and camera preview
  • Login screen layout fixed on small-screen devices
  • Chats list filter chips scroll smoothly on narrow screens
v1.1.2 Version 1.1.2
  • New 3-state read receipts: sent → delivered → read
  • Privacy toggle for read receipts (reciprocal control)
  • Group chats: read tick only when everyone has read
  • Smooth crossfade animation between tick states
  • Share photos and videos from any app directly to HandsApp
  • Received media now appears cleanly in your gallery (no duplicates)
  • Tap any received photo or video to download and save
v1.1.1 Version 1.1.1
  • Photo picker — opens gallery directly for faster sharing
  • Status reactions — counts now private to status owner
  • Profile photos — fixed orientation on upload
  • Channel posts — improved upload reliability with error feedback
  • Improved unread message badge accuracy
  • Marketplace — Discover and follow public channels
  • Channels — Create, post photos and videos
  • Reactions and anonymous comments on posts
  • Text Style — 6 custom fonts for chat messages
  • Text Color — 10 color options for messages
  • Pattern wallpapers — Dots, Lines, Grid, Bubbles
  • Dark and Midnight Blue wallpapers
  • Channel analytics for owners
  • Improved file downloads to local storage
  • Firebase security rules for data protection
App info

App Information

App NameHandsApp Messenger
Latest Version1.1.7
DeveloperHandsApp Pvt. Ltd.
PlatformAndroid
Minimum Android8.0 (Oreo) and above
Country of OriginIndia
AvailabilityGoogle Play Store
Usage rules

Terms of Use

  • You must be 18 years or older to use HandsApp
  • You are responsible for keeping your account secure
  • Do not use HandsApp for illegal or harmful activities
  • Do not impersonate others or create misleading channels
  • Respect other users and their privacy
  • Do not share copyrighted content without permission
  • HandsApp may collect anonymous usage data to improve the app
  • Your phone number is used for account verification only
  • Channel posts marked as public are visible to all users
  • HandsApp Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms
Legal

Disclaimer

HandsApp is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. HandsApp Pvt. Ltd. does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

Users are solely responsible for the content they share, post, or transmit through this application. HandsApp does not monitor, endorse, or take responsibility for user-generated content including messages, media, channel posts, or comments.

HandsApp Pvt. Ltd. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this application.

By using HandsApp, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Any misuse of the platform including harassment, spam, or sharing illegal content may result in account suspension.

HandsApp reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without prior notice.

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