Use Facebook Messenger to message Marketplace sellers or old social-network acquaintances. Request early access to Wonek when you want communication completely decoupled from social-media profiling—with native iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch apps, MLS (RFC 9420) E2EE for all 1:1 and group rooms, direct QUIC P2P calls, resumable multi-GB file transfers, CRDT docs, and shared calendars.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Facebook Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Social Graph & Ad Profiling | Zero social network, zero ad trackers | Tied to Meta Accounts Center & social graph metadata |
| Apple Watch App | Native watchOS calling, audio & Push-to-Talk | Standalone Apple Watch app discontinued by Meta |
| macOS Desktop App | Native macOS app with compiled Rust core | Shifted away from native macOS toward web wrapper |
| Large File Sharing | Direct P2P over QUIC with chunk-level resumption | Small attachment limit (~25–100 MB) |
| Rich Code, Math & CRDT Docs | Inline code, LaTeX math & live Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs | Stickers/GIFs; no technical formatting or collaborative docs |
| Personal & Work Separation | Dedicated Personal + Work profiles in one account | Tied to personal Facebook profile |
Leaving Social Media Without Losing Family & Group Calls
Millions of people keep a dormant Facebook account solely because Messenger holds a family group thread. Wonek provides rich HD group calls, photo album transfers, and a shared family calendar with zero social-network baggage.
True Native Mac & Apple Watch Citizens
While Meta retired its Apple Watch app and simplified desktop Messenger into web wrappers, Wonek invests in native macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS craftsmanship.
| Technical Dimension | Wonek | Facebook Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| E2EE Standard | IETF MLS (RFC 9420) across all 1:1 & group chats/calls | Labyrinth / Signal-based E2EE (community/business threads vary) |
| Key Backup Model | Noise QR device-to-device enrollment (no cloud PIN escrow) | Encourages PIN/cloud-backed Labyrinth key storage |
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | MQTT / HTTPS + Meta media relays |
| Mobile CGNAT Call Routing | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | Primarily routed via Meta edge/TURN relays |
| Shared Calendar | Built-in 5-view Calendar (Day, Multi-Day, Month, Year, List) | None |
Direct QUIC P2P Speed & MLS Cryptography
Every chat, group call, screen share, and file transfer in Wonek runs under IETF MLS (RFC 9420) over QUIC TLS 1.3.
| Scenario | Recommended App | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Replying to a Facebook Marketplace listing | Facebook Messenger | Directly connected to Facebook listings |
| People who deleted Facebook but want rich family/friend video & chat | Wonek | Zero Facebook account required; zero social-media surveillance |
| Apple Watch voice & Push-to-Talk users | Wonek | Restores true wrist communication that Messenger removed |
| Native Mac screen sharing & multi-gigabyte file transfers | Wonek | Fast native macOS app + chunk-resumable direct P2P |
| Planning family events & work projects in separate profiles | Wonek | Includes 5-view calendar, CRDT docs, and Personal/Work split |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wonek require any social media account?
No. Wonek is a standalone private communication platform by Arte Soft EOOD with zero social-network feed or ad tracking.
Does Wonek work on Apple Watch?
Yes. Wonek is designed with native Apple Watch calling, audio, and Push-to-Talk support alongside iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Are group calls and screen sharing end-to-end encrypted in Wonek?
Yes—100% of 1:1 and group calls, screen shares, messages, and files are end-to-end encrypted.
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