WhatsApp Messenger
★ 4.7Find an alternative to WhatsApp Messenger
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Data and scoring
Profile based on reviews and description
- Profile analysed
- Jun 14, 2026
- App updated
- Nov 9, 2026
Store sources
- App Store · Store data seen: Nov 10, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesWhatsApp is a messenger for encrypted messaging, audio and video calls with up to 32 participants, working over the internet without a paid subscription.
Actually does
- ✓Messaging80% of reviews
- ✓Voice calls15% of reviews
- ✓Video calls10% of reviews
- ✓Group chats10% of reviews
- ✓Voice notes25% of reviews
- ✓File sharing15% of reviews
- ✓Sync across devices5% of reviews
- ✓Free tier10% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠End-to-end encryption
- ⚠Статус с фото/видео/текстом (исчезает через 24ч)
- ⚠Демонстрация экрана в звонках
- ⚠Location Tracking
Common complaints
- ✗Voice message playback issues: not playing when phone is held to ear, sound through both speakers30% of mentions
«After the update, voice messages stopped playing when I hold the phone to my ear, very uncomfortable to listen on speaker»
- ✗Poor video quality when sending and in video calls, distortions15% of mentions
«WHEN I UPLOAD VIDEO TO STATUS THE VIDEO QUALITY IS TERRIBLE!!! Video quality is distorted»
- ✗Issues with account registration and recovery15% of mentions
«Can't recover my account, had two-factor authentication enabled, and now I can't recover it, the app shows it's not genuine»
- ✗Messages and notifications not arriving or arriving with delay20% of mentions
«Messages in WhatsApp aren't coming through, the chat pops up when someone writes but the message itself doesn't arrive»
- ✗Chat crashes, crashes after updates, interface freezing18% of mentions
«It crashes from the chat to the main page. Messages don't arrive. When recording voice messages, the sound is awfully muffled»
What people praise
- ★Stable and reliable performance, good connection
«Normal app. Very good connection. Super app»
- ★Convenient message and file sharing
«Works great, everything is super»
- ★Completely free app without subscription
«Works for free, doesn't require paid subscription»
- ★Works worldwide with users in different countries
«Over 2 billion users in 180+ countries»
- ★Simple registration via phone number
«Simple and reliable communication, no need to come up with usernames»