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Threema. The Secure Messenger

Threema. The Secure Messenger

Android Communication Threema GmbH
4.1 Popularity

Secure messenger with end-to-end encryption

System Requirements

Updated
September 9, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
ch.threema.app

So here's my honest take on Threema. The Secure Messenger. I've tested a bunch of privacy-focused messaging apps and this one's definitely one of the better ones. The end-to-end encryption is legit and I like that it's open source so you can see the code. In my experience, it's been reliable and the call quality is good. The downside is it's not as user-friendly as something like Signal or WhatsApp - the UI could be more intuitive. But if maximum privacy is your top priority, I'd say Threema is worth the trade-off.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Totally secure and private - your data never leaves your device
  • Good range of features like voice/video calls and group chats
  • Works on desktop too with the web and computer apps
  • Open source so you can see the code for yourself

Cons

  • Interface is a bit clunky and not as polished as other messengers
  • Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of mainstream apps
  • Takes some getting used to compared to more popular options
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
4.1 /5
based on 74,545 reviews
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Description

Been using Threema. The Secure Messenger for a couple months now. It’s basically a private messaging app that keeps your data safe from hackers, companies, and governments. Pretty solid if you’re into secure communication.

There’s all the usual messaging features – you can send texts, make voice and video calls, and even do group chats. And it’s got this desktop app and web version too, so you can use it on your computer. The big thing is the privacy and anonymity – Threema doesn’t store your contacts or messages on their servers, it’s all encrypted on your device.

Look, if you care about privacy and security, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the interface is a little clunky at times – but overall it does the job of keeping your stuff safe. Worth checking out if that’s a priority for you.

User Reviews

A Google user October 9, 2025

It is a very secure messaging app. If you want to be sure nobody ever gets access to your data, Threema is an excellent choice. The push notifications didn't work...

Yum Yum October 9, 2025

Dear Threema team, Please add an option to disable auto-play for voice messages in the Android app. It would be very helpful to have more control over audio playback. Thank...

George Agriogiannis October 9, 2025

The app looks solid, but we're missing a couple of key functions, like reacting to messages in group chats and the ability to have a link/qr/whatever to invite other people...

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