Session

When you use a chat application on a regular basis, you want to make sure your privacy is protected and that your messages cannot be easily intercepted by third parties.

Session is one of the instant messengers that are focused on anonymity so that you always feel your personal messages are not spied upon thanks to the built-in onion routing network.

In order to access the main window of Session, a unique ID is assigned to your device. You can add an extra layer of security by protecting your account with a password that you need to enter every time you launch the app or you want to modify its settings.

The GUI is as simplistic as they come, and its clean looks are complemented by the straightforward functions that make it a no-brainer to send a message: simply enter the ID of your buddy, and start chatting within seconds.

One of the most interesting functions of Session is that the conversation you shared can be made to disappear without too much effort on your side. You can simply enable this feature, then adjust the interval (ranges from a few seconds and minutes, to hours and even days).

This way, whatever sensitive info you might have exchanged is lost forever, thus becoming inaccessible to nosy outsiders.

Another nice touch provided by Session is the recovery phrase - you can use it to restore your own ID if you ever lose access to your device. It goes without saying that you should store in a safe place and never share it with anyone.

In a nutshell, you should give Session a try if you value your online anonymity more than anything and you want to rest assured that your chats remain private without you needing to take any additional precautions.