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1on1

DESKTOPComing Soon · Q4 2026
  • macOS

Direct messaging for two people — messages appear as large, unmissable overlays centered on the recipient's screen

1on1 is a messaging app designed for exactly two people — couples, co-founders, or close collaborators. Messages don't arrive as notifications you can miss. They appear as large, centered, always-on-top overlay panels with a blurred backdrop, demanding attention. Connect via Multipeer Connectivity on local WiFi or CloudKit relay for remote. Type from a compact menu bar popover or use Cmd+Shift+1 from anywhere. Reply inline or dismiss. Typing indicators, online/offline status, encrypted message history, quiet hours, and screenshot sharing included.

What it does

Large, centered, always-on-top message overlays
Multipeer Connectivity (local) + CloudKit relay (remote)
Global hotkey Cmd+Shift+1 to send from anywhere
Inline reply from the overlay panel
Typing indicators and online/offline status
Encrypted message history in SQLite
Screenshot sharing with Cmd+Shift+2
Quiet hours with message queuing

Who this is for

Couples and close collaborators who need guaranteed message visibility.

Specs

Platform
macOS
Built With
Swift & SwiftUI
Requires
macOS 13+
Telemetry
None
Built with:SwiftUIAppKitMultipeer ConnectivityCloudKitCryptoKitSQLite
messagingdirect messagecouple appoverlay notificationmultipeerprivate chat

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