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Read our full article to learn more about Signal, see how the two messaging apps compare, and determine which is right for you. To be fair, WhatsApp has some of the same functionalities – but not all of them.

Disappearing messages – choose how long a message you send is visible to the recipient.

Call relay option – hide your IP address during calls made within the app.

Message notification shielding – keep the name and message information from displaying on your phone’s locked screen.

Screen locking at the app level – use a passcode, pin, or biometric data to open the app.

Safety numbers – confirm the authenticity of your chat contact.

Here are some other security measures Signal takes to maintain user privacy and security:

More importantly, Signal doesn’t use or share your user or device data, unlike Facebook-owned WhatsApp. Despite a smaller number of monthly users (40 million), Signal offers more privacy and security. WhatsApp has a huge user base of more than 2 billion people each month.