Pick Threema today if you want a mature one-time-purchase anonymous ID messenger across Android and iOS. Request early access to Wonek when you want true independent multi-device Apple sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch) powered by IETF MLS (RFC 9420), high-success direct QUIC P2P voice/video and screen sharing, Push-to-Talk, chunk-resumable multi-GB file transfers, CRDT docs, and a 5-view shared calendar.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Threema |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Multi-Device Sync | Native independent iPhone, iPad, Mac & Watch via MLS | Historically phone-tethered desktop; multi-device still evolving |
| Screen Sharing (iOS, iPadOS, Mac) | Native E2EE screen sharing across iPhone, iPad & Mac | Desktop-focused call features; limited mobile screen share |
| Large File Transfers | Direct P2P streaming with chunk-level resumption | Encrypted server attachment cap (~50 MB per file) |
| Push-to-Talk & Apple Watch | 1:1 & group E2EE PTT + Apple Watch calling/audio | Async voice messages; no standalone Watch calling/PTT |
| Collaborative Docs & Calendar | Built-in Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs + 5-view Shared Calendar | Polls & text messages only |
| Personal & Work Separation | Personal + Work profiles in one app | Separate Threema Work app & license required |
True Multi-Device Independence Across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Watch
Apple users expect their Mac and iPad to stay fully functional even if their iPhone is in another room or out of battery. Because Wonek enrolls each Apple device as an authenticated MLS (RFC 9420) leaf via Noise QR, every device sends and receives independently without phone-tethered browser relays.
Breaking Past 50 MB Attachment Caps
Server-relayed messengers cap attachments tightly to protect storage budgets. Wonek streams large files directly device-to-device over QUIC with chunk-level resumption.
| Technical Layer | Wonek | Threema |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption | IETF MLS (RFC 9420) in Rust core + forward secrecy | NaCl / Ibex cryptographic protocol |
| Group Key Efficiency | O(log N) TreeKEM group key updates | Pairwise fan-out encryption to group members |
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | Custom TCP socket + WebRTC calls |
| Mobile CGNAT Call Routing | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | Standard WebRTC ICE/STUN with TURN fallback |
| European Engineering | Arte Soft EOOD (Sofia, Bulgaria — EU) | Threema GmbH (Switzerland) |
European Privacy Standards Plus Full Collaboration
Built in the EU by Arte Soft EOOD, Wonek extends strict client-side E2EE beyond text into screen sharing, Push-to-Talk, CRDT docs, and shared calendars.
| Scenario | Recommended App | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Phone-number-free ID texting with Android contacts right now | Threema | Established cross-platform app live on Android & iOS |
| Using Mac, iPad & Watch even when your iPhone battery dies | Wonek | First-class independent MLS leaf nodes per enrolled Apple device |
| Transferring multi-GB video & RAW archives without 50 MB caps | Wonek | Direct P2P QUIC streaming with chunk-level resumption |
| Co-editing private documents & schedules inside the messenger | Wonek | Built-in offline-capable CRDT docs and 5-view calendar |
| Combining Personal & Work contexts without buying two apps | Wonek | Integrated Personal and Work profile switcher |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my iPhone need to stay online for Wonek on Mac to work?
No. Once enrolled via authenticated Noise QR linking, your Mac and iPad participate directly in Wonek's MLS cryptographic groups.
Does Wonek provide forward secrecy for group chats?
Yes. Wonek uses IETF MLS (RFC 9420), providing both forward secrecy and post-compromise security across 1:1 and group conversations.
Do I need a second app for work chats?
No. Wonek includes dedicated Personal and Work profile contexts inside a single app.
Related Comparisons & Deep-Dive Guide
Wonek vs Wire: Direct CGNAT P2P over QUIC, CRDT Docs & Shared Calendar
Compare Wonek vs Wire: both embrace IETF MLS (RFC 9420), while Wonek adds port-predicted QUIC P2P calls, resumable P2P files, PTT, Watch, CRDT docs & calendar.
Wonek vs Session: Low-Latency QUIC P2P Voice/Video & Large Files vs Onion Routing
Compare Wonek vs Session: real-time HD video, screen sharing, PTT, Apple Watch, and resumable multi-GB P2P files over QUIC vs high-latency onion routing.