AstraChat

AstraChat is an efficient Android messaging client based on XMPP in terms of data consumption and battery usage, which establishes proxy-less connections.

Chat client for Jabber

Jabber, also known as XMPP, is an open source messaging protocol that various companies like Facebook, WhatsApp or Google use for their own purposes. AstraChat is a lightweight instant messaging and chat application that connects directly to servers without using proxies.

Your messaging client to connect to Jabber

This application comes with all the features that we usually find in traditional messaging apps, including VoIP calls, voice messages, the ability to send files and images, group chats... it works just like the rest of the apps, in the background and delivers us instant notifications for every new message we receive.

It is characterized by its efficiency both in terms of resource consumption and data usage. It also includes the following features:

• Direct connection to XMPP server, avoiding proxy servers that could compromise our passwords or personal information.
• VoIP calls between users.
• Support for voice messages between users.
• Quickly share messages, videos, pictures and other files.
• group chats.
• Works on all mobile and WiFi networks.
• Immediate notification of new messages.
• Message delivery reports.
• Minimalist user interface.
• Efficient use of network data.
• Unlimited chat history.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.0.