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Metric	Signal Private Messenger	Messenger SMS - Text messages
User count	197,516,510	6,760,161
Average rating	4.52	3.97
Rating count	2,886,155	46,934
Last updated	2026-07-06	2026-06-03
Size	127.54 MB	97.07 MB
Version	8.17.4	3.29.0

Short description	Signal offers free, encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls with strong privacy controls. Stay connected securely with group chats and disappearing stories.	Messenger SMS is a private, secure texting app for SMS, MMS, and calls with spam protection, encrypted chats, secret messages, and offline drafting.
Full summary	Signal Private Messenger is a free, easy-to-use messaging app built with privacy at its core. It offers end-to-end encryption for texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files, ensuring your communication remains completely private. Users can enjoy crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls supporting up to 50 participants, and connect with group chats that can host up to 1,000 members, complete with admin controls. Beyond standard messaging features, Signal enables sharing of ephemeral Stories that disappear after 24 hours, giving users full control over their audience. As an independent, nonprofit organization, Signal collects no user data, employs an open-source Signal Protocol, and is committed to maintaining users' privacy without advertisements or investor ties. Discover more or access support at signal.org and explore its open-source code on GitHub.	Messenger SMS is a private, secure texting app for SMS, MMS, and calls designed for fast, private communication. It features PIN or emoji-protected chats, a private message vault, and a secret messages mode that makes messages disappear after viewing. Built-in spam and scam SMS blockers help keep your inbox clean and secure. With free voice and video calls, rich media sharing, offline drafting, and international messaging, this app lets you replace your default SMS app with a feature-rich messenger that prioritizes privacy and control over your conversations.