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Signal Review: The Private Messenger Worth Switching To
Our Signal review after weeks of daily use — strong end-to-end encryption, minimal data collection, and a clean design make it the private messenger to beat.
Jordan Lee3 min read
Signal
By Signal Messenger, LLC
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
Private, end-to-end encrypted messaging from an independent nonprofit.
Our Score
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Overview
Signal provides end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls with a strong focus on privacy and minimal data collection. It's the choice for anyone prioritizing confidentiality, run by a nonprofit rather than an ad business. Open-source code invites public scrutiny.
Store ratings
App Store
4.7
1,057,402 ratings
Pros & cons
What we like
- Gold-standard privacy and encryption
- Collects almost no user metadata
- Open-source and independently audited
- Free and nonprofit-run
Worth noting
- Smaller user base than mainstream apps
- Requires a phone number to register
- Fewer bells and whistles than rivals
Coverage
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