# Rocket.Chat (open-source messaging app)

> Rocket.Chat is a free, open-source messaging app for Android and iOS. The Secure CommsOS for mission-critical operations. It has 2,415 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and you can install it from Google Play and the App Store.

Github Issues are used to track todos, bugs, feature requests, and more. Also check the #react-native community on open.rocket.chat. We'd like to help.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.ReactNative |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Built with | React Native |
| GitHub stars | 2,415 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| F-Droid | not listed |
| F-Droid anti-features | n/a |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chat.rocket.android |
| App Store | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1148741252 |
| Website | https://rocket.chat |
| Official | yes (published by the organization behind the product) |
| Category | Messaging & chat |
| Latest release | 4.77.0 (Sep 30, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 6, 2026 |

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