Zapp · House #31,193

What it is

Calls itself “messenger” and “wallet”.

• Calls itself: messenger · wallet

“Zapp is an end-to-end encrypted messenger with a built-in self-custody Zcash wallet.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “accounts”, “ads” and “sign-up” and 1 more.

• Says it will not: accounts · ads · sign-up · +1

“No accounts.”

“No ads.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Is Zapp free? + Yes. The app is free, with no ads and no subscriptions.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Zapp is a shielded Zcash wallet with peer-to-peer encrypted messaging built in. No servers, no phone number, no tracking. Buy ZEC in local currency, pay merchants with it, and cash out without KYC.”

How it runs

A mobile app for Android and iOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Play Store and TestFlight. Open source.

• Kind: mobile
• Runs on: Android · iOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Play Store · TestFlight
• Open source: yes

“Zapp for Android is live on Google Play, no invite needed, and iOS is in public beta on TestFlight.”

“Live on Google Play · iOS beta on TestFlight”

What it works with

Integrates with NEAR Intents. Built on Holepunch and Zodl. Names Base, USDC and 1 more on its pages.

• Integrates with: NEAR Intents
• Built on: Holepunch · Zodl
• Names: Base · USDC · WhatsApp

“Cash out to UPI via the peer-to-peer P2P.me protocol on Base”

“Every message is end-to-end encrypted and travels directly between devices over Holepunch, the peer-to-peer stack behind Keet.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up.

• Stage: beta
• Trial asks for: nothing

“…iOS beta on TestFlight”

“Do I need a phone number or an email address? + No. There is no sign-up at all.”