Blip

Messaging without a performance

Your friends see every word as you type it.

Download on the App Store

Free. No ads. iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Ages 13 and up.

A Blip chat. Jules’s reply shows up letter by letter while they type it.
  1. Jules ok so i saw her today
  2. You wait did you talk to her?? Sent
  3. Jules it’s complicated

Good to know

Live, as you type

Everyone in the chat sees your words as they happen. In a one to one chat it starts once you’ve both said something, so strangers can’t watch you type.

Drafts don’t linger

Send it, clear it, leave the chat or lose signal, and your draft is gone for everyone else. Your own copy stays on your phone for up to a week, just in case.

Free, for real

No ads and nothing to buy. No analytics or crash reporting in the app, either.

Plus the usual

Groups, photos, videos, reactions and blocking. Notifications only if you want them.

Frequently asked questions

Can anyone else read my messages?

No one at Blip reads your chats. Normally the only time a person sees a message is when it’s reported. Messages are encrypted, but not end to end.

Can I turn live typing off?

No, live typing is the whole point. In a new one to one chat, it only starts once you’ve both sent a message.

Who handles reports?

Andrew, who made Blip, reviews every report. Reporting someone blocks them too. For anything urgent, email safety@tryblip.app.

Can I delete my account?

To delete your account, go to Profile, then Delete account. Once it’s deleted, it can’t be recovered.

Go on. Type something half-finished.

Download on the App Store

Free on the App Store. iPhone, iOS 17 or later.