Top 10 Whatsapp alternative apps
Whatsapp is one of the most downloaded and widely known apps all across the world and also in Pakistan. It enables you to enjoy free messaging and calling as well as video calling with your friends for free. You can also send voice messages, upload stories and there is much more in the app to offer. Whatsapp makes it very convenient for you to connect with the people of different cities and countries and enjoy talk hour calls free of cost.
However, in recent days people are not quite very happy with the app as it has claimed to collect the user’s personal data which made the users reluctant to use the app. People are not looking for some better alternatives to the app which ensures the privacy of their data.
To solve this problem, Mobilesly has searched for some other good alternatives to Whatsapp which you can download and enjoy the same features
Signal
The signal is one of the very good alternatives to Whatsapp. It provides end-to-end encryption to your chats and has a number of tools that ensure your privacy and security. Some of its privacy features include screen security through which you can prevent others from taking screenshots of the chat, Ignito keyboard prevents the keyboards from saving whatever you are typing, screen lock feature to prevent anyone to invade your privacy, and open your Signal app without your permission and other policies which you can get to know about once you have downloaded the app.
Telegram
Telegram has already been famous for its excellent features and now is the biggest competitor to Whatsapp. The app offers various privacy features to secure your data including lock chats, secret chats that back up your chats to a secure cloud. The secret chat option does not allow anyone not even Telegram itself to see the messages except the sender and receiver. The self-destructive median allows you to send any picture and video and add a timer which ensures that the receiver can only look at the video or picture until the timer is up and cannot save it. Moreover, Telegram also supports proxy servers. By this users can hide their IP address by connecting to any proxy server.
Discord
Discord, which was known as a game chatting platform when started can also be considered as an alternate to Whatsapp after the new updates in the app. Discord offers much more privacy to the users as it does not ask you for your phone number or name so you can use whatever name you like and enjoy the app on mobiles, tablets, or computers. However, it is recommended for you to not click on any suspicious links to keep your account more safe and secure.
KiK
Kik is also similar to discord as it does not require your phone number to operate. It requires your email ID to sign up and once you sign up you are given a unique user name that you can share with your friends and chat. It offers you similar features to WhatsApp including messaging, calling, video calling. voice messages, sending Gifs, or sharing photos and videos. It also supports bots which allows you to play quizzes get tips and the latest news.
Skype
Many of us may already know Skype as it is one of the oldest apps to use for video calling and chatting. It is known as a business-friendly app. Moreover, it is the best app to use if you video call or voice call often. The best thing about Skype is that it offers group video calls that are not yet supported by many apps without any lagging. It is available for both iOS and Android mobiles and also for tablets and computers.
Viber
Viber is a very good alternative to Whatsapp which provides end-to-end encryption to messages. Like Whatsapp it offers video calling, messaging, voice calling, and much more. It also has a sticker shop from where you can purchase a variety of different stickers and it also offers you different games which you can play inside the app. Viber clearly states that it has no access to your messages which is why the app offers you full privacy over your texts and media.
Line
You can also use LINE, which is a common cross-platform chat app with a lot of features as a WhatsApp alternate. The app has end-to-end security and it supports voice and video calls and texts. The best and very unique thing about Line is that it allows you to make international calls to even non-Line users. Other features of the line include passcode lock, filter messages, and much more.
Threema
If you are very very conscious about your privacy then Threema is the best option for you. All data, including messages, shared files, and even status notifications, are encrypted by the app. The app does not require your phone number or email as it is optional. Once you login to the app you are given an ID. The best thing about the app is that unlike some other apps it does not show any ads. Other features of Threema are quite similar to WhatsApp.
Google Hangouts
Google hangouts provide you a platform to chat with your friends, share photos, start a video call and send maps, emojis, animated GIFS, and stickers. It has a variety of good features that are missed in Whatsapp including a snooze feature through which you can snooze your notifications and can reply to them later. You can keep a check on your chat history as well.
WeChat is a Chinese app that is very similar to Whatsapp. To create an account on WeChat all you need to do is to add your phone number and then enter your verification code. You can also connect your account to Facebook or email to find your friends. WeChat allows you to call, text, video call, and much more.
These are all the good alternatives to Whatsapp which you can consider. Most of these apps offer full privacy and protection to your chats and media. Other than this if you are interested in other related articles then check out our website Mobilesly to stay updated about the latest mobiles and much more.