Delay Launches iOS App: A Privacy-First Marketplace for Musicians
New mobile app brings AI-powered listing creation, encrypted messaging, zero tracking, and community-driven trust features to the music equipment resale market.
A Marketplace Built for the Music Community
Delay, a peer-to-peer marketplace designed exclusively for musicians, today announced the launch of its native iOS app, bringing a secure, privacy-focused platform for buying and selling used music gear directly to iPhone users. The app is now available for download on the App Store.
Unlike generic classifieds platforms, Delay was built from the ground up with musicians in mind—combining neighborhood-level discovery, military-grade encrypted messaging, and a strict no-tracking policy that puts user privacy first.
Musicians deserve a marketplace that respects their privacy and keeps transactions simple. We built Delay to be the antithesis of surveillance-heavy platforms. There's no third-party analytics, no behavioral tracking, and no selling of user data. Just musicians connecting with musicians.
Delay enables musicians to list instruments, amplifiers, pedals, recording equipment, and other music gear for sale within their local area. Buyers can browse listings via an intuitive list or map view, filter by geographic radius, and connect directly with sellers through the app's secure messaging system.
Key Features
AI-Powered Listing Analysis
Delay's intelligent photo analysis helps sellers create better listings. Simply snap photos of your gear, and the AI automatically identifies the equipment, suggests accurate descriptions, assesses condition, and recommends competitive pricing based on current market data. What used to take 20 minutes now takes 20 seconds.Encrypted Messaging
All conversations between buyers and sellers are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption, with keys managed through enterprise-grade Vault infrastructure. Messages are encrypted at rest, ensuring private negotiations stay private.Zero Third-Party Tracking
Delay collects only the data necessary to operate the marketplace. There is no Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, no advertising SDKs, and no behavioral profiling. The AI analysis runs with explicit user consent and never trains on your photos.Local Discovery
Users can find gear in their neighborhood, making in-person meetups convenient and reducing the friction of shipping logistics.Seller Analytics Dashboard
Sellers gain visibility into listing performance with view counts, watchlist additions, and profit/loss tracking through an optional "What I Paid" field to better understand what their GAS is costing them.Community Trust Features
User reviews and ratings, listing flagging, and a transparent moderation system help maintain marketplace integrity.Watchlists and Saved Searches
Users can save favorite listings and set up alerts to be notified when matching gear becomes available.Native Apple Pay Support
Seamless checkout with Stripe integration and Apple Pay for a frictionless purchasing experience.Apple Sign In
Quick and secure authentication using Apple's native sign-in system, in addition to Google OAuth support.Privacy and Security as Core Principles
Delay was architected with privacy and security as foundational requirements, not afterthoughts. The platform is fully GDPR-compliant from day one, offering:
- Complete Data Export: Users can download all their personal data in JSON format at any time.
- Full Account Deletion: A single action permanently removes all user data, with cascade deletion across all related records.
- Granular Consent Tracking: Versioned terms of service and privacy policy acceptance, with re-consent required when policies are updated.
- Secure Token Storage: Authentication credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, the most secure storage available on Apple devices.
Security isn't a feature you bolt on later. We use the same encryption standards and key management infrastructure that enterprises use to protect sensitive data. Musicians shouldn't have to choose between convenience and security.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Delay is free to download and use. Browsing listings, messaging sellers, and managing watchlists incurs no cost. When users are ready to list their own gear for sale, a flat $5 USD listing fee applies—no hidden charges, no percentage cuts, and no recurring subscriptions.
Community-Driven Development
Delay features a built-in feature request portal where users can submit ideas, vote on suggestions from other community members, and track which features are in development. This transparent approach ensures the platform evolves based on what musicians actually need.
We're not building in a vacuum. The feature request system lets our users directly shape the product roadmap. If enough musicians want a feature, we prioritize it.
Platform Availability
The Delay iOS app requires iOS 16 or later and is optimized for iPhone. A full-featured web application is coming soon, offering the same marketplace experience on desktop browsers.
The Delay iOS app is available now on the Apple App Store.
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