Telegram Messenger on iPhone and iPad: fluid chat on Apple hardware
Telegram Messenger on iPhone and iPad blends cloud chat with tight Apple integrations. From StandBy widgets on iPhone 15 Pro to Stage Manager on iPad, the same account works everywhere while your messages remain in sync.
Install Telegram Messenger from the App Store
Delivered by Apple's global CDN, the App Store package is signed, sandboxed, and continuously refreshed. All you need is an Apple ID.
- Distribution
- App Store
- Devices
- iPhone / iPad / Watch
- Signing
- Apple notarised
Delivered through region-aware mirrors. Files are streamed directly from the official Telegram build system.
Compatibility for Telegram on iPhone and iPad
iOS
iOS 15.0 or later
iPadOS
iPadOS 15.0 or later
watchOS
watchOS 8.0 (companion app)
Storage
about 300 MB installed
Install Telegram from the App Store
- 1
Open the App Store listing
The install button forwards you to the official Telegram Messenger listing on the App Store, curated by Telegram Messenger Inc.
- 2
Tap Get and authenticate
Confirm the install with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password. iCloud family members can install independently on shared devices.
- 3
Verify with a phone number
Enter your international mobile number and confirm the SMS or Telegram code. Optionally set up a cloud password for extra safety.
- 4
Add widgets and Focus filters
Long-press your home screen > Add widget > Telegram to keep favourite chats one tap away. Configure Focus filters to silence noisy groups.
iPhone & iPad highlights you should know
iPad multitasking
Stage Manager and Split View let you keep Telegram open next to email or Notes. External keyboards trigger the same shortcut set as macOS.
Face ID chat lock
Enable Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode & Face ID to lock the entire app or individual chats behind biometric authentication.
Apple Watch companion
Reply with dictation, quick emoji, or Scribble directly from Apple Watch. Notifications mirror your iPhone's Focus schedule.
iOS FAQ - subscriptions, privacy, and Screen Time
+Is Telegram Premium available on iOS?
Yes. Telegram Premium can be subscribed through in-app purchase or a Telegram Premium gift code applied from Settings.
+How do I back up chats before switching iPhones?
Cloud chats sync automatically on sign-in - just install Telegram on the new iPhone and log in. Secret chats stay on the original device.
+Can I use Telegram on iPad without an iPhone?
Yes. Telegram creates an account for you using the phone number registered on the iPad, or you can link an existing account via QR code.
+How do I keep Telegram compliant with Screen Time?
Add Telegram to Screen Time > App Limits with a custom daily cap. Focus filters can also disable notifications for specific hours.