^^ Since it works independently from the blockchain, would it maybe be possible to release a Shadowchat client separately? Some people might be interested in the chat but not the cash system. Just a thought.
you can download the wallet and use shadowchat without any coins.
True, but having a more lightweight download might still be desirable for some, and would take minimal effort from the dev team to make it happen. I think its worth looking into.
÷ 1 this is a great idea from a marketing standpoint As well. Think of all the ppl outside of the "cryptoverse "searching for an encrypted chat app. A free standalone shadowchat app would be marketing gold.
That would be amazing ! I would immediately download it !

or perhaps a dual-UI? a prefpane for "Chat Mode" and "Full Mode"? Chat Mode would obfuscate all the unnecessary UI elements and organise itself around the chat features instead. It might be easier to create two UI arrangements than two apps since they are intrinsically interwoven. The effect produced would be the same.
All I ask is an iOS shadowchat app

It might be easier to create two UI arrangements than two apps since they are intrinsically interwoven. The effect produced would be the same. Meketing might be a bit trickier but could be negotiated by describing the app thusly:
The Shadow App - encrypted & anonymous chat and ecash application for iOS and Android.
A splashscreen on first launch prompts for Chat Mode or Full Mode. Just a thought.