Whatsapp continues to be the most popular messaging app in the world.
It reached 5 million downloads making it the second non-Google app to do so. WhatsApp also has around 1.6 billion monthly active users globally
The app isn’t restricted either to age groups like Snapchat or Instagram.
Let's take a look at the five alternative messaging apps to WhatsApp.
1.Telegram
Telegram is considered the closest rival to WhatsApp,It supports end-to-end encryption for messages.
The app runs on cloud-based servers which allows users to access it from multiple devices at the same time. It also comes with features like self-destruct, secret chat, dark mode and chat customizations.
It is available on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Windows, Linux, macOS and it has a web version.
2.Signal
Signal has been touted as one of the most secure messaging apps with the likes of Edward Snowden vouching for it.
Signal is end-to-end encrypted,it offers self-destruct messages which can be applied to all chats.
Signal is available on Android, iOS and desktop.
3.Wire
Wire messaging app ups the security game as the platform is protected by European data laws.
Wire is a little different from other messaging apps as it offers paid versions of the app. There’s Wire Pro and Wire Enterprise which are priced at 4 Euros and 8 Euros per month respectively. Users will get the first month as a free trial.
It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, Windows and web browsers
4.WeChat
WeChat is the most popular messaging app in China.The app isn’t restricted to its home turf though as it boasts over 1.15 billion monthly active users globally.
It is feature-rich and even offers payment and games within the app,it allows people to follow users.
It's available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and web browsers.
5.Snapchat
Snapchat however comes with messaging features along with its goodness of AR filters and Stories.It has been the pioneer in self-destructing messages for its chat platform.
It also notifies users when someone takes a screenshot of their chat.
Snapchat is available on Android and iOS.
You can try one of those,If you wish to switchor try a new one.
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