Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
- Android Wear
- Apple Car Play
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Good messenger, much better than Viber which popular in my country. No spam. However its security features are wirse that those of telegramm where you do not have to share you phone number. However Telegram is not working stable without rpoxy in Russia and then it is when WhatsApp comes along
Facebook bought this company basically to spy on people (teens) not wanting to use FB or to keep their marketshare. Use Telegram or Signal instead to keep competition, also Telegram is the app WhatsApp copies.
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It works, but you may as well communicate over facebook. Requires connection to whatsapp servers, they're shoving llms into this thing and its proprietary. if you have the choice, I wouldn't use it, it has no special functionality and its opaqueness and history should only make you cautious.
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WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps, offering a simple and reliable way to stay connected across mobile and desktop. It supports text messages, group chats, voice and video calls, and easy sharing of photos, videos, and documents—all over an internet connection.
The biggest advantage is its massive user base, making it the go-to choice for everyday communication. The interface is clean and easy to use, even for non-technical users.
Cons: Limited customization and fewer advanced features compared to some competitors. Privacy has improved with encryption, but still raises concerns for some users.
Verdict: A solid, user-friendly messaging app that excels in accessibility and reliability, especially because almost everyone already uses it.
Meta says it's E2E encrypted, not sure if a third party has verified the claim or made an audit. Everybody uses it where I live. I wish I could convince everybody to switch to something else, but I can't. So, no escape. On a brighter note, it's gratis and works well. BTW, I hope that people worried about WhatsApp for privacy reasons are not "texting" using SMS, because that's a privacy nightmare, much worse than WA.