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Signal - Private Messenger

Signal - Private Messenger

Say “hello” to privacy.

1.1M ratings
3614 reviews
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Released
July 29, 2014
Updated
October 31, 2026

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Signal Messenger, LLC
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About

This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for texts, voice messages, photos, videos, and files. Enjoy crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls, and create disappearing stories. It's a non-profit, donation-supported alternative focused on secure communication.

✓End-to-end encrypted messaging
✓Encrypted voice and video calls
✓Group chats up to 1,000 people
✓Disappearing stories
✓File sharing
✓Non-profit, donation-supported
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What users say about Signal

Reviews of Signal are mostly positive: the Social Networking app is rated 4.7/5 from 1.1M App Store ratings. What users like most: security and privacy, ease of use. Top complaints: delayed message delivery, inconsistent image/video quality. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🔒Security and privacy
  • 👍Ease of use
  • 🚀Great call quality
  • 🚀Smooth and pleasant user interface
  • 🔒End-to-end encryption
  • 🔒Non-profit ownership

Negative things

  • 🐛Delayed message delivery
  • 🐛Inconsistent image/video quality
  • 🐛Buggy call functionality
  • 🐛Inability to edit sent messages
  • 🐛Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒Mandatory contact sharing
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What's New in Signal

8.35.1

October 31, 2026

• Signal is now optimized for iPhone Duo, so you can install one update to get ready for two screens. We will unfold additional improvements in the future too.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Signal Secure Backups

Full text message and full media backup

$1.991 Month
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Charts

Top Free

📉 12-1

Social Networking

This app dropped -1 position in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 139+5

Social Networking

This app rose +5 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Top Free

📉 153-1

Global

This app dropped -1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

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Need communities

Would be nice to have the communities option as that is useful for a lot of group chats. Other than that, love it more than other chat apps
CClimber2288

Update

Needs hide people name in groupchat and more power in a groupchat needs more security stuff
6666rehab

Prediters

When I was on there I got a add request form someone named Lisa I knew from the start that’s odd so I went through she asked to play a game which she would ask to see me private parts so this app needs to be looked at because it’s terrible to have somebody asking that.
NAN well egg all

Scams

Everyone on there is a scammer
SScammers5643

BP

I am having trouble with messages not coming through.
FSFancy Sassy
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Problem retrieving data, resulting in lost message history

Bug

Keyboard covering the current conversation

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when attaching photos/videos

Bug

Scrolling issues when reading through messages

Bug

Inability to recover message history after device change

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Add filters and customization options

Feature

Allow adding music to stories

Feature

Implement a sticker store

Feature

Add ability to pin messages in group chats

Feature

Allow new members to view previous group messages

Feature

Make group background changes visible to all

Feature

Implement a backup/restore feature

Feature

Add option to move sent messages to the left side

Feature

Bring back pause and skip functions for longer audio messages

Feature

Allow batch deletion of group messages

Feature

FAQ

What makes Signal private?

Signal uses the open-source Signal Protocol for end-to-end encryption, meaning only you and the recipient can read your messages or hear your calls. The organization states it collects no user data and has no access to your communications.

Does Signal have ads?

No, Signal is ad-free. As a 501c3 nonprofit, it is supported by user donations rather than advertising or investors.

What devices does Signal support?

Signal is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It utilizes your phone's data connection to avoid SMS and MMS fees.

How does Signal's group chat work?

Group chats can include up to 1,000 people. Admins have settings to control who can post and manage group members, enhancing privacy within larger conversations.

What is the age rating for Signal?

Signal has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and above, with content generally considered appropriate for this age group.

How often is Signal updated?

The latest version of Signal is 8.35.1, last updated on October 31, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates to maintain functionality and security.

What are the subscription options for Signal?

Signal offers an optional 'Signal Secure Backups' subscription for $1.99 per month. This service allows for secure cloud backups of your message history.

What do users like and dislike about Signal?

Users praise Signal's security, privacy, ease of use, and call quality. Some users have reported issues with delayed message delivery, inconsistent media quality, and unreliable notifications.