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Link Messenger stories, calls

Link Messengerorg.linkmessenger.app

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Package analysisv7.4.6
Build 29Record 8851592822026-05-01

A newer version is recorded: v7.5.6. Its file inventory is not available yet. This report automatically uses the newest build with an inventory.

Uncompressed filesNot recordedSum of recorded file sizes
Recorded IPA size136.2 MBSelected build · archive size
Files inventoried0No file inventory available
Embedded librariesNot availableFrameworks & dynamic libraries

Package footprint

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Uncompressed

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Bundle structure

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Under the hood

Frameworks & engines

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0 embedded libraries

No engine identification recorded for this build. That does not mean the app has no game engine or runtime.

No embedded framework records

Statically linked libraries cannot be identified from file paths alone.

Recorded signals

Package details

Only the analyzed build

Privacy & permissions

Recorded
Tracking declared
Yes
Non exempt encryption
Not declared
Permission descriptions
NSCameraUsageDescription
Link uses your device's camera to do things like help you take photos, record videos and use effects.
NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription
Link needs access to your photo library to save edited photos and add new pictures or videos.
NSLocalNetworkUsageDescription
Link uses the local network to allow you to directly transfer your account to a new phone. It will not be used unless you explicitly choose to initiate a transfer to a new device.
NSAppleMusicUsageDescription
Link needs to use Apple Music to play media attachments.
NSMicrophoneUsageDescription
Link needs access to your microphone to make and receive phone calls and record voice messages.
NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription
Link needs access to your location in order to share your current location.
NSFaceIDUsageDescription
Link's Screen Lock uses Face ID.
NSContactsUsageDescription
Link uses your contacts to find users you know. We do not store your contacts on the server.
NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription
Link needs access to your photo library to allow you to select, view, and edit your photos and videos. Additionally, selected photos or videos will be shared with our servers for processing or storage.
Tracking domains 2
[
  "tracking.appmetrica.yandex.net",
  "tracking.reserve.appmetrica.yandex.net"
]
Accessed API types 9
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    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
      "CA92.1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType": "NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryFileTimestamp",
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
      "C617.1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType": "NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategorySystemBootTime",
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
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    ]
  },
  {
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    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
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    ]
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType": "NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryFileTimestamp",
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  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType": "NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategorySystemBootTime",
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      "35F9.1"
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  },
  {
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      "C56D.1"
    ]
  },
  {
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    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
      "C56D.1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType": "NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryFileTimestamp",
    "NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons": [
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    ]
  }
]
Collected data types 13
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataType": "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePerformanceData",
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataType": "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeDeviceID",
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
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    ],
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataType": "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeUserID",
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": true,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
      "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality"
    ],
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    ],
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
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      "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality"
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
      "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics"
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
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    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    ],
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataType": "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurchaseHistory",
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": false,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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    ],
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeTracking": false
  },
  {
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataType": "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeDeviceID",
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeLinked": true,
    "NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposes": [
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]
Additional Info.plist declarations
App transport security
{
  "NSAllowsArbitraryLoads": true,
  "NSExceptionDomains": {
    "amazonaws.com": {
      "NSIncludesSubdomains": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "api-backup.linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "api-directory.linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "api.linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "chat.linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "linkm.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSIncludesSubdomains": true
    },
    "linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSIncludesSubdomains": true
    },
    "stg.linkmessenger.me": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSThirdPartyExceptionRequiresForwardSecrecy": false
    },
    "whispersystems.org": {
      "NSExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads": true,
      "NSIncludesSubdomains": true
    }
  }
}
Url schemes
[
  {
    "CFBundleTypeRole": "Editor",
    "CFBundleURLName": "org.linkmessenger.app",
    "CFBundleURLSchemes": [
      "linkmessenger",
      "sgnl"
    ]
  },
  {
    "CFBundleTypeRole": "Editor",
    "CFBundleURLName": "firebase",
    "CFBundleURLSchemes": [
      "com.googleusercontent.apps.259635168203-miknn0ao3j8aoaqf4kl97d602v0g1g4c"
    ]
  }
]
Required capabilities
[
  "arm64"
]

Static observations

1 recorded
ATS

NSAllowsArbitraryLoads: true

The package declares an ATS exception. Actual network traffic and use of cleartext connections were not tested.

Analysis record
Method
Stored static package extraction and inventory; not a live security test.
Coverage
Only the selected build is represented. Missing data means not analyzed, not safe. Scanner identity and scan time are unavailable for sources that did not record them.
Recorded extraction times
2026-05-23 21:27:08, 2026-05-23 21:32:05
Known version identifiers
59 (4 with metadata)

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