DirectTalk (Walkie Talkie P2P)

~ TEXT and VOICE CHAT with your nearby friends with NO INTERNET connection! ~ DirectTalk 2 is a text/call/walkie-talkie app that works *offline*, without sending data over the Internet, unlike others on the App Store! Just turn on your WiFi radio, and be in range of other devices. All devices on a channel connect effortlessly when nearby, just like Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth. When available, it uses your Local Area Network (LAN) as well, and you can leave it running in the background! NOTE: Please read the specifications carefully - This app transmits data directly using your Wi-Fi antenna. ***WI-FI IS NOT THE INTERNET!*** This means it has limits in areas like range, and does NOT work like Internet-based apps that functions anywhere with an Internet connection. PSA: DirectTalk was formerly known as Walkie Talkie P2P. == Requirements == For maximum performance, please use the same app version and same OS version. It usually maintains a good performance within 10 meters (33 feet) apart. Clear line-of-sight in open spaces with no signal interference, together with device models with newer Wi-Fi radio antennas, can increase range - potentially up to 30 meters (100 feet) in perfect scenarios. These ranges can also be extended via LAN if all users are connected to the same LAN over Wi-Fi access points spread across multiple locations, such as in workplaces. == Feature Set & Specifications == Completely offline & private: - No connection to the Internet needed. - No Wi-Fi network nor Cellular connection needed. - Broadcast to offline public channels, or use an encrypted private channel with a secret password. Transmit to nearby devices with minimal configuration: - Choose the same channel, then start talking! - 10 meters (33 feet) standard range via direct connections. - Extra range available with unobstructed line-of-sight, low interference and modern antennas. - Extra range available via WLAN,* e.g., workplaces with multiple Wi-Fi access points. Multiple microphone activation modes, via: - Push-to-Talk (PTT): for a traditional walkie talkie experience, or - Voice Activated (VOX): for a hands-free experience, or - Raise to Speak: for a phone-call-like experience. Advanced audio configuration: - Use Voice Isolation for improved voice quality on supported devices, even in noisy environments. - Choose your preferred audio input & output source. - Configure microphone audio sensitivity. - Choose between half- and full-duplex transmission (note: half-duplex has better range and stability).** Simple group texting: - Broadcast text messages with instant notifications. - View message history and past activity. Supplementary features: - Continues running even in the background or when locked. - Configure the app to stay awake indefinitely, even in the background. - Control the app even in the lock screen via the system voice call UI, or hide it entirely. - View advanced connection details.** - Specify network addresses to connect to manually.** - No ads, no tracking, and a generous free trial! If the above features and specifications are what you’re looking for, try the app today! *To use extra range via WLAN automatically, Bonjour (mDNS) and LAN connections must be allowed on the network. **Advanced settings are hidden by default but can be enabled. == Free-trial policy == New users get a free trial with a per-session limit of 15 minutes. You can launch a new session after one ends, which resets the timer, for as many times as you wish. Once you're satisfied that DirectTalk suits your use case, just make a small one-time purchase to get the full license - no subscriptions! PSA: If you wish to test a use case that requires a session length longer than 15 minutes before your purchase, please contact support. Users of previous versions may claim a discount by keeping the old version installed during the purchase process. Full license and some features are temporarily unavailable in certain regions.