X is scheduled to launch its standalone messenger app, XChat, first on the iPhone and iPad on April 17. This move aims to take a step further into the messenger market by separating the direct messaging feature previously offered within X into a standalone app. Through this app, X has revealed its intention to expand beyond a simple social platform into a communication infrastructure.

According to Apple, XChat boasts end-to-end encryption, no ads, and no tracking. It includes voice and video calling capabilities, and supports document sharing and group chatting. Features to edit or delete messages sent by users are also planned. Based on the revealed screenshots, the interface appears relatively clean. It emphasizes a structure that allows users to focus on conversations by placing active chat rooms at the center.

However, questions are already being raised regarding the way privacy is being emphasized. Some users point out that the app's privacy policy is linked to various types of information, such as location data, contact lists, search history, and user profiles. The reaction is that a structure that handles extensive user data while strongly advocating for privacy protection appears contradictory.

This controversy has garnered more attention following Elon Musk's recent public criticism of WhatsApp's privacy policy. WhatsApp immediately refuted these claims. In this context, XChat is effectively being scrutinized by the same standards. This also highlights that simply adding encryption features is insufficient to gain trust, and that the actual scope of data collection and operational methods are more critical.