Mobile chat on obuny isn't a shrunken desktop app. Open chat.obuny.com in Safari or Chrome, add to home screen in a tap, and you've got full-screen, fluid gestures, push notifications — no App Store, no intrusive permissions, no 200 MB to download. iPhone, Android, tablet: the same UI, optimised for one-handed use.
Why obuny mobile chat changes everything
Zero install
PWA installable in a tap from Safari or Chrome. No App Store, no Google Play, no forced updates. obuny lives on your home screen like a proper app, but it's web — if you delete it, nothing remains.
Optimised for thumb and gestures
Bottom-tab navigation, swipe to close a chat, tap-to-reply, keyboard that never eats your message. Tested from iPhone SE to Pixel 8 Pro — no forced zoom, no accidental horizontal scroll.
4G/5G friendly
Auto image compression, lazy-loaded video, light mode for weak networks. You can chat on the Tube without burning 500 MB a session.
Native discretion
No obuny icon in the installed apps list (PWA = web icon), configurable silent push notifications, and the browser's private mode leaves no trace if you prefer.
Frequently asked questions about obuny mobile
Is obuny mobile a real app to download from the App Store or Google Play?
No. obuny is a PWA — a website that behaves like an app once added to the home screen. Nothing to look up on the store. You open chat.obuny.com, add to home screen, and the icon appears like a proper app. Why this choice? First because the App Store doesn't approve adult apps, then because no third party knows you've installed it.
How do I install obuny on the home screen of my iPhone (Safari) or Android (Chrome)?
iPhone: open chat.obuny.com in Safari (not Chrome — Apple only allows Safari for PWA install), tap the share button (the square with the arrow pointing up), scroll down and choose "Add to Home Screen". Android: in Chrome, tap the three dots top right then "Add to Home Screen" or "Install app". Count 10 seconds either way.
Does it work on iPad, Android tablet or foldable phone (Galaxy Fold)?
Yes. The PWA adapts automatically to the resolution — iPad gets a wide layout with the profile list on the left and the open conversation on the right. The Fold works closed (external screen) and open (tablet mode). On Android tablets via Chrome, same. Any screen above 5 inches gets an adapted layout.
What's the data consumption on 4G/5G for an hour-long chat session?
Text only: roughly 5 to 10 MB per hour. With photos (auto-compressed): 30 to 50 MB. With video chat: 200 to 300 MB per hour at standard quality, less in economy mode. You can switch on "reduced data mode" in settings and cut another 40% — images only load when you tap them.
Do push notifications really work on iOS (Apple often blocks them in PWA)?
Yes, with conditions. Apple opened PWA push in iOS 16.4 (March 2023), but only after adding to home screen. So if you're just browsing the site without adding it, no push. Once added, you accept the permission once and get discreet notifications. On Android via Chrome, it's always worked without tinkering.
Can I use video chat from my phone and does it drain the battery?
Yes, and yes a bit — any video chat drains battery, not specific to obuny. Count 15-20% battery for an hour on an average phone. Tips: close background apps, lower the brightness, use Wi-Fi when possible. Our PWA handles CPU more economically than a native video app because it doesn't run in the background when you're not on it.
How do I keep the app discreet on my phone (no visible icon, no history)?
Several options to combine depending on your paranoia level: don't add it to the home screen and go via Safari/Chrome each time; add it but tuck the icon in a secondary folder (Utilities, Tools) rather than on the first screen; rename the shortcut via long-press then "Edit" to "Notes" or "Tools"; or always browse in private mode — no history, no cookies, auto sign-out on close.
Does the site work offline or if I lose 4G on the Tube?
Partially. The chat itself needs internet (it's real-time), but the PWA caches the interface and the most recently viewed profiles. If you lose signal for a few seconds, the app doesn't crash, it shows what it has and waits. As soon as the signal returns, the pending messages send automatically. On the Tube it really helps.