Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading

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Drop secret messages in the real world. Walk to discover them. Read once, then burn.

PricingFree
Platform
iOS
ListedOct 3, 2026
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Description

Burn After Reading is an anonymous app that allows users to drop secret messages at real-world locations. These messages can be discovered by others who walk to the location, and once read, they vanish forever. The app emphasizes privacy, with no accounts, no trace, and no personal data collected. Users can leave messages, discover messages, and engage in conversations with others. The app is designed for a unique, fleeting experience, where messages are truly anonymous and disappear after being read.

Key Features

  • Drop

    Users can drop messages at their current location, which are pinned to that exact spot in the real world.

  • Discover

    Users can discover messages on a map, but can only read them by walking to the location.

  • Burn

    Messages are permanently destroyed after being read, with no screenshots or second chances.

  • Threads

    Users can engage in conversations with others by replying to messages, creating a thread anchored to the location.

  • Direct Drops

    Users can send messages directly to a specific person, who will receive a notification and need to walk to the location to read it.

  • Friends

    Users can add friends by standing together in person, with nicknames that are local to their device.

Use Cases

  • Anonymous Communication

    Users can leave messages for others to discover, creating a unique and anonymous way to communicate.

  • Conversation Building

    Users can engage in conversations with others by replying to messages, creating a thread anchored to the location.

  • Direct Messaging

    Users can send messages directly to a specific person, who will receive a notification and need to walk to the location to read it.