CHILDREN
At eight in the evening a child reads a message from the class chat, alone. An insult, a picture nobody wanted.
Insults, bullying, grooming, unwanted images, urges to self-harm.
NOW AVAILABLE · EU-BUILT · 2026
Scammers, bullies, predators.
Stopped before they reach your family.
KindChat is the encrypted messenger with a guard built in. It stops scams, bullies and predators on your phone, before they reach the people you love. End-to-end encrypted. No one can read along on the way.
Free · No tracking
Built in Germany · Bound by EU privacy law
2:47 AM
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New contact
Messaging your daughter, 16
End-to-end encrypted
hey :) you seem so grown up for your age. let's keep this our secret, don't tell your mum. can you send me a pic?
PREDATOR BLOCKED · ON DEVICE
A stranger tried to groom your daughter.
Caught before it reached her. No photo sent.
Message…
BUILT ON STANDARDS YOU CAN TRUST
- Signal Protocol
- Moderation on the device first
- Hosted in the EU
- No tracking
THE PROBLEM NOBODY FIXED
Two age groups,
the same weak spot.
Encryption keeps strangers out. It does nothing about the bullying, the scams, or the message that made your kid go quiet.
OLDER PEOPLE
In the afternoon a grandmother gets a message from an unknown number: “Hi Grandma, I have a new phone. Can you quickly transfer me some money?”
Grandparent scam, fake links, account numbers, requests for money.
teens are bullied in private chats no one can see.
CYBERBULLYING RESEARCH CENTER, 2024
lost to chat scams every year.
GLOBAL ANTI-SCAM ALLIANCE, 2024
other apps stop it before it reaches you. Until now.
THE GAP KINDCHAT CLOSES
ENCRYPTION IS TABLE STAKES. PROTECTION ISN'T.
They lock the door.
KindChat guards what's inside.
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal all encrypt your chats. Not one of them stops the scam, the slur or the predator once it's in. KindChat does.
End-to-end encryption
WhatsApp
Telegram Opt-in only
Signal
KindChat
Blocks scams before you see them
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
Stops bullying & harassment
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
Shields kids from predators
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
Filters unsolicited explicit images
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
No data harvesting
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
Built & hosted in the EU
WhatsApp
Telegram
Signal
KindChat
Comparison reflects each app's default behaviour, 2026. Encryption isn't the difference. What happens to the harmful message is.
BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO GET TARGETED
The same threat, handled four ways.
Scammers, bullies and predators pick their targets. KindChat protects each one, without reading a word.
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Your kids
Grooming and bullying caught before they land. Without you reading a word.
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Your parents
The fake "hi mum," the bank text, the crypto "friend." Blocked before they're seen.
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You
Group chats without the pile-ons. A DM that can't turn into an unwanted explicit image. Quiet you can feel.
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Everyone
One fair standard for all. Real privacy, built in the EU.
THE DEBATE
Chat control offers a false choice.
The question is not whether people get protected. It is where the check happens.
THE PROPOSAL
Regulation against child sexual abuse
European Commission, 2022. COM(2022) 209, procedure 2022/0155(COD). Still under negotiation in the EU. So far only the interim Regulation (EU) 2026/1881 has passed: it allows voluntary scanning until April 2028 and explicitly exempts end-to-end encrypted communication.
At its centre: child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and grooming, the deliberate approach to children.
THE DISPUTE
Protection only with a master key?
Checking messages in transit needs a backdoor in the encryption or a central decryption key that could open private chats.
That is the heart of the dispute over the permanent regulation.
KindChat shows that both are possible: protection for children and older people without weakening encryption. No backdoor, no master key.
HOW THE PROTECTION WORKS
Checked on your phone.
Then sealed, so on the way no one can look inside.
The check happens on the devices, in the half second before “send”. Never in transit, never in the cloud.
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The sender's device
The message is still in plain text. The app checks it for risky patterns before it is encrypted. If it is unsure, cannot yet judge the language on its own, or the device lacks the memory for it, a KindChat server in the EU checks the text and the messages before it, without your account ID; the text is stored only with your consent to “Help improve moderation”, and then pseudonymised. The app can warn or stop the send.
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In transit
End-to-end encrypted with the Signal Protocol. No one can decrypt or read anything along the way, KindChat included.
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The recipient's device
After decryption the message is checked a second time before it is shown. Two layers of protection, no reading in transit. Even a tampered app cannot get past it.
The sender sees which rule applied. The message stays in their input field. Neither a backdoor nor a master key is needed for that.
DETECTION ON THE DEVICE
What KindChat detects and stops.
Two families of patterns, one check. It runs for every message, every image and every link, on both phones.
Abuse
- Hate
- Insults
- Threats
- Bullying
- Grooming
- Unwanted images
- Self-harm
Scam patterns
- Grandparent scam
- Links and URLs
- Account numbers
- Phone numbers
- Requests for money
Warnings and stops happen on the device. If the device is unsure, cannot yet judge the language on its own, or lacks the memory for it, it asks our own server in Europe for a second opinion, with the messages before it and without your account ID. The text is stored there only with your consent to “Help improve moderation”, and then pseudonymised.
The same mechanism protects children from abuse and older people from scams.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ON THE PHONE
Two examples: grooming hint and self-harm.
No blame, no reading along. In the moment that counts, the app lays a calm card over the chat.
20:14 ●●● 5G
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Max
Hey, everything ok with you?
Yeah, all good
Keep this between us, ok?
When a chat feels off
Sometimes a conversation feels uncomfortable, even if you can't say exactly why. You don't have to sit with that alone.
Only you see this. Max learns nothing about it.
Talk to someone you truste.g. your parents or a teacher
Nummer gegen Kummer116 111 · free and anonymous Call
RECIPIENT
Grooming hint
The app recognises the pattern on the child's device and lays a calm help card over the chat. The sender learns nothing.
A message needs a pause.
What you're about to send sounds like a heavy moment. You don't have to take care of anyone alone, including yourself.
- Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111 · free · anonymous Call
- International help IASP, suicide prevention worldwide Open
Talk to someone
Close
SENDER
Self-harm
On send, the app pauses before the message leaves the device and shows help right away. No blame, no reading along.
THREE LAYERS
Prevention, reporting and law enforcement work together.
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Technical prevention
Checks on the sender's and the recipient's device. When the check recognises a harmful message, it is stopped before it reaches anyone.
ON THE DEVICE · BEFORE ENCRYPTION
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In-app reporting
Messages, images, calls and groups can be reported straight from the app; the reported person does not learn by whom. A human reviews every report. The same for children, parents and older users.
DSA ART. 16 · NOTICE AND ACTION
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Referral to the authorities
Where there is suspicion of a criminal offence threatening someone's life or safety, we inform the competent authorities, in Germany the BKA. Reviewed and filed by people, never automatically. Without access to encrypted communication.
DSA ART. 18 · COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
A response to concrete incidents instead of blanket screening of every message.
EU YOUTH-PROTECTION PROPOSAL · SEPTEMBER 2026
What the EU is now proposing has been built into KindChat from day one.
In September 2026 the European Commission proposed rules for social networks: no addictive design, no recommender algorithms, real protection for minors. KindChat is a messenger and is not covered by that proposal. We built it this way anyway.
How the app is built
- No endless scrolling The Pulse feed ends. At the bottom it says: you are up to date.
- No recommender algorithms Posts appear by time, never by popularity. No trending, no reach as a currency.
- No livestreaming It does not exist, for anyone. And nothing is forwarded to strangers.
- Quiet hours you set yourself You decide when notifications stop. In groups they apply to everyone.
- No tracking, no profiling No analytics SDKs, no behavioural profile, nothing passed to ad networks or data brokers.
What the standard blocks
- Pornography and explicit content Explicit descriptions, sexting, unwanted nudes. Affection and romance stay allowed.
- Hate and incitement Demeaning groups, dehumanisation, incitement. Strong political opinions stay allowed.
- Attacks on people An insult aimed at a person is blocked. A swear word aimed at nobody is not.
- Grooming and manipulation Grooming patterns, isolating, pushing for secrecy. Judged across the conversation, not on a single message.
- Scams and fraud Investment schemes, fake winnings, the relative who suddenly needs money.
The check runs on your phone, before the message is encrypted. And once more on the device that receives it.
The EU KIDS Act is a European Commission proposal of 17 September 2026 and is not yet law. We claim no compliance and carry no seal; we describe how KindChat is built.
EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT, PLUS THE PART YOU DON'T
A full messenger. With a conscience.
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Civility protection
Insults, bullying, scams and bad images caught on your device. The same fair standard for everyone.
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True end-to-end encryption
Chats, calls and media sealed with the Signal Protocol. Post-quantum keys ready for tomorrow's threats.
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Encrypted voice & video
Crystal-clear 1:1 calls that the server only relays and never records. What's said stays between you.
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Pulse, your circle only
A feed seen only by your own contacts. No strangers, no algorithm, no public stage to perform on.
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Your Care Circle
One plan covers your whole family. Six people, each fully protected. Peace of mind for everyone you love.
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No tracking. Ever.
You sign up with a phone number, never your address book. You're the customer, not the product.
FOR THE PEOPLE YOU WORRY ABOUT
Hand your teen a phone, not a worry.
One plan protects up to six people, without you reading a single message. Not surveillance. A guardrail that respects their privacy as much as it protects them.
- Bullying and grooming caught before it lands
- You see nothing private, and neither do we
- One plan, six people, zero compromises on privacy
THE CARE CIRCLE
Everyone covered. Nobody watched.
- M Mum Protected · Admin
- E Emma · 16 Protected
- N Noah · 16 Protected
- 3 more seats free
FREE · PLUS · CARE CIRCLE
Safety is the same in every plan. And never paid for.
KindChat is free, with full protection for everyone. Plus and the Care Circle add comfort on top: more storage, bigger groups, more extras. They change nothing about the protection.
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Free
€0
Full protection and every core feature. Free forever.
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Plus
€2.99/month
or €27.99/year
All comfort extras for one person.
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Care Circle
€5.99/month
or €59/year
One subscription for up to 6 people, each with full Plus.
The essentials at a glance
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
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| Civility check: insults, hate, threats, scams, sexual content, grooming, bullying, self-harm, nude images, manipulation | Included | Included | Included |
| End-to-end encryption, safety numbers, app lock | Included | Included | Included |
| No reading along, no location tracking, no remote control | Included | Included | Included |
| Create your own groups | Up to 5 members | Larger groups | Larger groups |
| Plus extras: unlimited storage, time capsules, events, polls | Not included | Included | Included |
| One subscription for up to 6 people, each with full Plus | Not included | Not included | Included |
Receiving is never limited: everything a Plus or Care Circle account sends arrives in full on every Free account.
Every feature in detail
Each row shows what Free, Plus and the Care Circle include. Only comfort features are paid. Receiving, voting, RSVPs and taking part are always free.
Protection & privacy
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civility check on your device, before encryption | Included | Included | Included |
| Checked again on arrival, against tampered apps | Included | Included | Included |
| End-to-end encryption with the Signal Protocol | Included | Included | Included |
| Safety numbers to verify your contacts | Included | Included | Included |
| App lock | Included | Included | Included |
| Discreet app icon A safety feature, so it is always free | Included | Included | Included |
| Report, block and appeal | Included | Included | Included |
| No tracking, no address-book upload | Included | Included | Included |
Messages, calls & Pulse
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited 1:1 chats | Included | Included | Included |
| Photos and videos | Included | Included | Included |
| 1:1 voice and video calls, encrypted | Included | Included | Included |
| Pulse: the feed for your contacts only | Included | Included | Included |
| Join groups of any size | Included | Included | Included |
| Receive everything: forwards, polls, events, lists, time capsules, documents Voting, RSVPs and signing up are always included | Included | Included | Included |
Storage, history & devices
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage for chats and media | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Message history and backup | 30 days | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Devices signed in at the same time | 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Encrypted backup with a recovery code | Not included | Included | Included |
| Send photos and videos in original quality | Not included | Included | Included |
| Send documents (PDF) Receiving and opening are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
Groups & organising
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create your own groups Joining is always free for everyone | Up to 5 members | Larger groups | Larger groups |
| Pin messages in a group | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Pin chats | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Announcement mode: only admins write Reading, reacting and turning it off are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Quiet hours and messages per day per member Reading, reacting and turning them off are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Saved welcome message for new members | Not included | Included | Included |
| Create polls Voting is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Create time polls Answering is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Create event cards with RSVPs RSVPs and adding to your calendar are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Create "who brings what" lists Signing up is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
Personal extras
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special dates: birthdays and anniversaries with reminders | Included | Included | Included |
| Private notes on contacts | 3 contacts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Time capsules: messages that open on a day you choose Opening one is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Send messages later | Not included | Included | Included |
| Greeting-card templates for special dates Writing your own greeting stays free | Not included | Included | Included |
| Starred messages in one list across all chats Starring in each chat is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Photo studio: filters, text and stickers Cropping and rotating are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Forward messages and photos (to up to 5 chats) Receiving forwards is free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Save photos from chats to your gallery | Not included | Included | Included |
| Chat themes and wallpapers | Not included | Included | Included |
| Decorative app icons | Not included | Included | Included |
| Public invite code One-time invites are free for everyone | Not included | Included | Included |
| Supporter badge on your profile | Not included | Included | Included |
The Care Circle
| Feature | Free | Plus | Care Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| One subscription for up to 6 people | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Every seat with full Plus | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Help with setup and contacts, only with consent | Not included | Not included | Included |
Purchase and cancellation in the app via the App Store or Google Play. Prices include VAT.
THE QUESTION EVERYONE ASKS
"Wait. If KindChat checks my messages,
can it read them?"
No. And it never can.
The check runs on the device first, before encryption, the way spellcheck works inside the app. If the phone is unsure, cannot yet judge the language on its own, or lacks the memory for it, it asks a KindChat server in Europe for a second opinion, on our own hardware, with the messages before it and without your account ID. The text is stored only with your consent to “Help improve moderation”, and then pseudonymised. On the way the message is sealed; then no one can open it, not even us.
- Checked on-device first
- No content in server logs
- End-to-end encrypted
STATUS
Available, free, in conversation.
€0
All core and protection features are free of charge.
Berlin
Developed and operated in Germany by sonrisa ventures GmbH.
Several German states
Parent councils and schools have invited us; the first meetings are under way.
We are currently showing KindChat to parents, schools and child-protection organisations. Facts, quotes and screenshots: kindchat.app/en/press
Time to chat in peace.
KindChat is here. Free for iPhone and Android, with no tracking. Get the app and bring the people who matter most.
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Questions, answered
Is this a kids' app or a parental-control tool?
Neither. It's a full messenger for everyone aged 16 and up who wants a respectful tone and real privacy. In the European Economic Area, the US and Canada it also works from 13, but only inside an adult's Care Circle: they approve new contacts and see no messages, calls or locations. The same standard applies to all. There's no monitoring dashboard: parents see no chats, and on the way they are end-to-end encrypted.
Doesn't filtering messages break encryption?
No. That's the whole trick. The check runs on your device before the message is encrypted, the way spellcheck reads what you type. Once it's sealed with the Signal Protocol, no one can open it on the way, not even us. If your phone is unsure, cannot yet judge the language on its own, or lacks the memory for it, it asks for a second opinion; what is checked then is the text in question and up to five messages before it, without your account ID. That second opinion comes from a KindChat server in Europe, on our own hardware, not from an outside service. The text is stored there only if you have turned on “Help improve moderation” in Settings, and then pseudonymised.
Is it censorship? Who decides what's "kind"?
It targets clear harm: insults, bullying, scams, unsolicited explicit images. Not opinions or hard conversations. In sensitive moments it nudges rather than blocks. The standard is the same for everyone, transparent, and appealable under EU rules.
Where is my data, and who can see it?
Our servers are in Germany, hosted by sub-processors in the EU. Moderation checks messages primarily on your device. Only push notifications (Apple, Google), SMS to a few countries outside the EU (initially Turkey) and, from app version 1.1.11, the device check at sign-in, from 1.1.13, once we switch it on, also on invite SMS (Apple, Google) go through US providers. Message content is not sent to any of these providers and is not in logs or notifications; from app version 1.1.11, not in crash reports either. You sign up with a phone number, never your address book. No tracking, and we do not sell your data.
How do I get KindChat, and what does it cost?
KindChat is free on the App Store (iPhone, iOS 15 or later) and on Google Play (Android 10 or later). Full protection is always included and never sits behind a paywall. If you want more comfort, you can upgrade to KindChat Plus in the app.
WHY WE BUILT KINDCHAT
Encryption protected the message. It left the person on their own. We built KindChat to protect both.