Secure messenger for Matrix with a traditional instant messaging experience
About this app
SchildiChat is a client for the matrix protocol, based on the Element app. The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing for end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more. By building on Element, SchildiChat inherits all features of one of the most complete and feature-rich Matrix-clients currently available. On top, SchildiChat adds a different design and various extra tweaks, customization options, and additional community features.
SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/SchildiChat-android More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by SpiritCroc.
What's New in v1.6.52.sc91
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Mar 16, 2026 · 75 MB · Android API 21–35 · code 40101414
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 d1dcecabe1982ac1a45ac4d8dd43f79b32d9bfb03bbee13e2c9b0a4692f6d364
Mar 16, 2026 · 75.7 MB · Android API 21–35 · code 40101413
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 ca2db453d07defce26cc334011f112b49ee7497081507388d21f5021c063e561
Mar 16, 2026 · 73.5 MB · Android API 21–35 · code 40101412
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 d8ad1a38cfa12578898d292d7a947ba9ef3d9cf7cb62c2bfa49e6b97bdc0384c
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
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Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
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