Already on BitChat? Chocky talks to it.
Chocky speaks the open BitChat protocol, so you can reach BitChat users without asking them to switch: private messages over Bluetooth, the same Noise encryption handshake, the same public area channels.
Chocky is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BitChat.
Power's out on our street. Everyone OK at yours?
All fine here. Candles out, kettle on the camping stove.
Come over if you need a charge, I've got a power bank.
Say its name. Ask. Listen.
First you say “Chocky” and ask, in your own words.
Then a moment of quiet tells it you've finished.
Then it speaks, from what's stored on your device.
Timed on a Mac. Older iPhones take a little longer. Chocky listens while the app is open.
Pittsburgh to Chicago is about 410 miles in a straight line. That is about 660 kilometres.Worked out on the device. No internet used.
Your day keeps working.
Calendar and reminders
“What's on tomorrow?” “Remind me to call the supplier at nine.” Chocky reads your calendar on the device and always asks before it adds or changes anything. Say no, and it leaves it.
Notes and transcripts
Keep notes and find them again by voice. On iPad and Mac, turn a recording of a meeting into text without it leaving the device.
Weather, news and email
With a connection you also get the weather, local news and your inbox. Switch the internet off and everything above keeps going.
Paused while the internet is off.
Area chat
When there is some internet, talk with people in your area through public relays, over Tor by default. Block anyone and report messages from the chat.
Paused while the internet is off.
One app instead of four.
Compared
| What you need | Usually means | Chocky |
|---|---|---|
| Works with no internet | Cloud chatbots stop | Yes |
| Message people nearby with no signal | A separate mesh messenger | Yes |
| Say its name, hear the answer | An online assistant | Yes, offline |
| An encyclopedia that names its source | A survival drive and a laptop | On the device |
| Calendar, reminders, notes | Separate apps | Built in |
| Starts without an account or email | Rare in AI apps | Never asks |
| Price | A subscription, or a $50–159 drive | One purchase |
Compared by category from publicly listed features, November 2026. Individual products vary.
Buy it once.
Use it everywhere.
One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac, with Family Sharing. No subscription, no account, no email. The price is set when Chocky arrives on the App Store.
Coming soon to the App StoreFair questions.
Does it really work with no internet?
Yes. Nearby messages travel over Bluetooth between devices. The assistant, its voice, the encyclopedia and the facts database run on the device. Weather, news, email and area chat need a connection.
How far do nearby messages reach?
Bluetooth range, typically tens of metres, and Chocky needs to be open on both devices. The other person can use Chocky or BitChat.
Does Chocky listen all the time?
Only while the app is open and listening is switched on. Speech is recognised on the device.
Why no account or email?
Because Chocky doesn't need one. There are no Chocky servers to sign in to, and we don't want your address. Open the app and start.
Can I use my own ChatGPT or Claude key?
Optionally, under “Answers by” in Settings. Those questions then go to that service under your own account. Everything else stays on the device.
Is medical information reliable?
Answers are general information from offline reference sources, not professional advice. In an emergency, contact emergency services.