Signal Private Messenger

Name: Signal Private Messenger
Rating: 3.81 (2925840 reviews)

★ 3.8

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What it actually doesSignal is a messaging app built on privacy.

55%Marketing ≈ reality45%Stability98%Live project

Actually does

✗Cannot register in Russia — SMS codes don't arrive on Russian phone numbers28% of mentions
«code doesn't arrive on the phone... registration requires VPN... in the end you get a response that SMS code cannot be sent to a Russian number»
✗Poor video quality in video calls, freezing, connection drops12% of mentions
«Problems with video calls and voice calls — some users complain about connection quality and video freezing»
✗Calls don't go through, but missed call notifications arrive8% of mentions
«Calls don't go through. But then you get a notification about a missed call»
✗Poor synchronization between devices — messages don't appear immediately on computer and phone8% of mentions
«Synchronization between devices — messages may not appear immediately on computer, tablet and phone»
✗Constant recurring bot verification checks6% of mentions
«After messaging each newly added contact I have to pass a verification check that I'm not a bot!.. I'm sick of doing it five times already»

★Reliable end-to-end encryption and privacy
«main thing is confidentiality... The most important — security... The most secure messenger»
★Completely free and ad-free
«Non-profit organization... we operate through your donations, not through advertisers»
★Simple, convenient and minimalist interface
«Minimalism... free... simple to use»
★Good voice call quality, no interruptions
«connection got better, volume is good, no interruptions... stable connection without having to juggle with VPN»
★Built-in bypass of blocking in Russia works effectively
«built-in 'censorship bypass' works perfectly... thanks for a good simple messenger, especially for Russia with censorship bypass»