Keep Viber installed when reaching local businesses, couriers, or Android contacts who rely on it daily. Request early access to Wonek (pre-release for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch) for a 100% ad-free, zero-tracker communication experience featuring direct QUIC P2P calls across 4G/5G CGNAT, MLS (RFC 9420) encryption, chunk-resumable multi-GB file transfers, Apple Watch PTT, CRDT docs, and Personal/Work profiles.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Rakuten Viber |
|---|---|---|
| Ads, Promos & Commercial Clutter | Zero ads, zero trackers, calm native UI | In-list banner ads, promo bots & commercial tabs (unless Viber Plus) |
| End-to-End Encryption | IETF MLS (RFC 9420) in native Rust core | Viber pairwise/group E2EE (channels/bots not E2EE) |
| Large File Sharing | Direct P2P over QUIC with chunk-level resumption | 200 MB file-size limit via cloud upload |
| Screen Sharing (iPhone, iPad, Mac) | Native E2EE screen sharing across all three | Desktop-centric screen share |
| Push-to-Talk & Apple Watch | 1:1 & group E2EE PTT + Apple Watch calling/audio | Quick voice/video notes; limited Watch replies |
| Docs, Calendar & Work Profiles | CRDT docs + 5-view Calendar + Personal/Work profiles | My Notes list only; mixes courier spam with work & family |
A Calm Messenger Without Banner Ads Between Your Conversations
Private conversations should not sit next to programmatic banner ads and promotional chatbots. Wonek is engineered by Arte Soft EOOD with zero advertising SDKs and zero commercial feed clutter.
Next-Generation QUIC P2P & Multi-Gigabyte Transfers
Instead of hitting a 200 MB error when sending vacation videos or project files, Wonek streams files directly peer-to-peer over QUIC with chunk-level resumption—and establishes low-latency direct P2P calls across mobile CGNAT.
| Technical Layer | Wonek | Viber |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | Legacy TCP/UDP custom transport |
| 4G/5G Mobile CGNAT Calls | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | Standard STUN/ICE with frequent server relay |
| Multi-Device Enrollment | Authenticated Noise-protocol QR handshake | QR desktop activation |
| Rich Technical Formatting | Markdown, inline code, LaTeX math, edits & pins | Basic bold/italic/monospace |
| Advertising SDKs | None | Ad measurement & commercial monetization stack |
Separate Work From Family—Plus Built-In Docs & Calendar
Switch cleanly between Personal and Work profiles, co-edit offline-capable CRDT documents, and plan events across five shared calendar views.
| Scenario | Recommended App | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving utility bills or parcel delivery alerts on iOS/Android | Viber | Existing commercial business-messaging integrations |
| Distraction-free, zero-ad family & team communication | Wonek | Clean native Apple interface with zero ad banners or tracking |
| Separating serious Work projects from Personal chats | Wonek | Dedicated Personal and Work contexts under one account |
| Sending original-quality photo albums & multi-GB videos | Wonek | Direct P2P chunk-resumable transfers bypass Viber's 200 MB cap |
| Crisp mobile-to-mobile calls when switching Wi-Fi to 5G | Wonek | QUIC connection resilience + Opus AEC audio |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wonek show ads or require a 'Plus' upgrade just to hide banners?
No. Wonek contains zero advertisements and zero ad-tracking SDKs.
Who develops Wonek?
Wonek is developed by Arte Soft EOOD (UIC 202787570), an independent software company based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Can I send files larger than 200 MB in Wonek?
Yes. Wonek transfers large files and photo albums directly peer-to-peer with chunk-level resumption.
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