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 and videos from any app
✓✓3-state read receipts with privacy toggle
Release notes

What's New

LATEST 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 Version1.1.3
DeveloperHandsApp Pvt. Ltd.
PlatformAndroid
Minimum Android8.0 (Oreo) and above
Country of OriginIndia
AvailabilityGoogle Play Store

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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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