Say it.
Then it’s gone.
Mahvo is a private messenger where every chat sets its own clock. End-to-end encrypted, no phone number, and nothing kept longer than you choose.
- No phone number
- End-to-end encrypted
- No ads, no trackers
Chats
Every chat sets
its own clock.
Choose how long a conversation lives when you start it. Change it anytime, and the other person always sees what’s set.
Messages disappear after the time you pick: an hour, a day or a week.
Drops
A file that
opens once.
A Drop stays sealed until they press and hold to open it. Then it’s gone. Send one in Mahvo, or share a sealed link with someone who doesn’t have the app.
You choose View only or Save once. Screenshots may still be possible, and Mahvo always tells you so.
And the rest of your day
Built for the whole
conversation.
Rooms with an end date
Make a room for a trip, a project or a weekend. When it ends, it’s gone for everyone. Lock it behind Face ID, and approve everyone who joins by link.
Calls that stay between you
Voice and video, one to one, end-to-end encrypted. Compare the emoji on both screens to know it’s really them.
Your code, not your number
People add you with your Share Code or QR. You approve every request. Change your code anytime and the old one stops working.
Twelve words bring you back
A passcode and Face ID keep Mahvo locked. If you lose your phone, your twelve recovery words restore your account, contacts and settings. Old messages stay gone, as they should.
Shield
For the moment someone
else has your phone.
Shield is a set of tools for the times privacy gets physical.
Travel mode doesn’t hide the Mahvo app itself. It removes the rooms you choose until you bring them back.
Privacy, plainly
What we can see,
and what we can’t.
Mahvo can’t see
- What your messages say
- Your photos, files and Drops
- Your calls
Mahvo needs to work
- A random account ID and your Share Code
- Which accounts share a chat, and when messages arrive
- A notification token, if you turn notifications on
Mahvo never collects
- Your phone number or email
- Your contacts or location
- Ads, trackers or analytics
محو
Mahvo comes from محو, the Arabic word for erasure. The app speaks Arabic and English fully, right to left and left to right. Made by Kinu Technologies, an independent studio in Texas.
Questions
When can I get Mahvo?
Mahvo is coming to the App Store soon, with a web app after that.
Is it free?
Yes. Everything on this page is free. Paid extras may come later, and privacy features will always stay free.
Can Mahvo read my messages?
No. Messages, photos, files and calls are end-to-end encrypted, and we don’t have the keys.
Can someone screenshot my messages?
On most phones, yes. No app can fully stop that. Mahvo tells you plainly where screenshots are possible, and Drops can block saving.
Do you need my phone number or email?
No. You join with nothing but a passcode, and people add you with your Share Code.
What if I lose my phone?
Install Mahvo on a new phone and enter your twelve recovery words. Your account, contacts and settings come back. Old messages don’t.
What happens when I delete my account?
It’s removed from our servers right away. Encrypted backup copies age out within 7 days.
Say it. Then it’s gone.
Mahvo is coming soon to the App Store.