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Signal - Private Messenger

Signal - Private Messenger

Say “hello” to privacy.

1.1M ratings
3614 reviews
#11 in free Social Networking
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Released
July 29, 2014
Updated
November 10, 2026

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Developer

Signal Messenger, LLC
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About

This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for all communications. It offers free text, voice, and video calls, as well as group chats and disappearing stories. Built by a non-profit, it ensures no data collection or compromises on user privacy.

✓End-to-end encrypted messaging
✓Free encrypted voice and video calls
✓Large group chats
✓Disappearing stories
✓File sharing
✓Non-profit, privacy-focused
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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

8.36.1

November 10, 2026

• Stickers are supported in quoted replies, so you have another way to make a point that sticks around. • Following last week's update, consider this a duet that includes additional improvements for the iPhone Duo.

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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

📊 11

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on November 10, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 142+6

Social Networking

This app rose +6 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 10, 2026.

Top Free

📊 157

Global

The app has maintained its position at 157 recently.

Last updated on November 10, 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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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

Does Signal have ads?

No, Signal is ad-free. As a 501c3 nonprofit, it is supported by donations rather than advertisers.

What is the Signal subscription plan?

Signal offers 'Signal Secure Backups' for $1.99 per month, providing a secure way to back up your chat history.

Is Signal safe for all ages?

Signal has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older, with parental guidance recommended for younger users.

How often is Signal updated?

Signal was last updated on November 7, 2026, with version 8.36. While this indicates a recent update, users have noted inconsistent notification reliability.

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.

What do users like most about Signal?

User reviews highlight Signal's strong security and privacy features, ease of use, great call quality, and pleasant user interface as key strengths.

What are common complaints about Signal?

Some users have reported issues with delayed message delivery, inconsistent media quality, buggy call functionality, and mandatory contact sharing.

Can I make group calls on Signal?

Yes, Signal supports group calls for up to 50 people, in addition to group chats that can accommodate up to 1,000 members.