Turrit - based on Telegram for Android

App snapshot

Turrit is a free Android messaging app built on the Telegram platform by SEASTAR FUTURE. It combines automatic translation and a set of privacy-focused tools with familiar chat app conventions to make cross-language conversations simpler and safer.

Language features

• Automatic translation of messages and articles so you can read content in your preferred language.
• Option to translate outgoing messages into the recipient’s language before sending.
• Translation is integrated into the chat flow to minimize switching between apps.

Privacy and safety controls

• Prevents your phone number from being exposed and reduces the risk of unwanted additions to group chats.
• Blocks automatic downloads of potentially malicious files and allows hiding your identity so contacts won’t see that you’ve joined Telegram.
• Extra settings to limit who can contact you and how your profile information is shared.

Finding and connecting with people

• Add contacts by scanning a QR code or searching for their phone number.
• Browse and subscribe to channels; follow updates with a feed-like view.
• Group discovery tools let you search channels and groups by categories and keywords.

File handling and downloads

• Organize downloads into folders to keep media and documents tidy.
• Controls to prevent automatic deletion of downloaded content so files remain accessible.
• Simple download management to view, move, and sort saved items.

User interface and chat experience

• Familiar layout similar to mainstream messaging apps for quick onboarding.
• Enhanced chat bubbles and quotation styling to make replies and context clearer.
• Optional features like auto-grouping of chats and moving Stories to a sidebar for personalized layout preferences.

Additional utilities

• Built-in free bot to help manage groups and moderate conversations.
• Tools to streamline group administration and improve member interaction.
• Lightweight conveniences designed to make everyday messaging more efficient.