Observed arrival · 2026-09-29
hoppin: encrypted messages by whichever route is open
An iPhone messenger that says it can send encrypted messages over local Wi-Fi, directly across the internet, through Bluetooth hops, or via a relay.
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$Paid
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- iPhone users messaging through unreliable connectivity
- Worth noticing
- The site says direct delivery exposes your approximate city and provider, while relay-held messages are deleted after delivery or within seven days.
Field notes
The page says a phone number is the user's identity: one SMS verification signs a certificate, with no password, email, or profile form. It also describes keeping messages, photos, and contacts on the iPhone and excluding them from iCloud backups. The feature list includes groups capped at 32, optional read receipts, a Face ID lock, and translation performed on the phone. These are descriptions on the homepage, not independently tested capabilities.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central
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