RetroShare AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps for iPhone

RetroShare is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone Video Calling App alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroShare and 13 are Video Calling Apps available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone Video Calling App alternatives to RetroShare are Element, Discord, SimpleX Chat and Jami.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1374 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    219 Signal alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Signal vs RetroShare Comments
    Oscar Sanderson
    Negative
    2

    No p2p file sharing (signal is centralised), no social media and forum functionality

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceRetroShare is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Security-focused and LightweightRetroShare is not according to our users
  2. Element icon

    Element

     786 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    313 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
  4. Discord icon

    Discord

     1112 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    188 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Phone UI
     
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    Discord vs RetroShare Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Discord is a closed source, proprietary software that is not decentralized, not end to end encrypted, and doesnt care at all about user privacy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryRetroShare is Free and Open Source
  5. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

     93 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  6. Jami icon

    Jami

     238 likes

    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    164 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android Tablet
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  9. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     37 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    190 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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  10. Messenger icon

    Messenger

     231 likes

    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    199 Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
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    Messenger vs RetroShare Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's not similar enough. FB Messenger is a centralized messenger. FB Messenger is not for sharing. FB is known for censorship and shutting down people's accounts for opinions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Messenger is Free and ProprietaryRetroShare is Free and Open Source
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    0xchat

     4 likes

    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
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    TeleGuard

     8 likes

    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    144 TeleGuard alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
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  14. Librem Chat icon

    Librem Chat

     8 likes

    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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