WhatsApp Messenger

4.7
iOSApp Store

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.

60%Marketing ≈ reality45%Stability99%Live project

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)
  • Общение в реальном времени / разделение локации
  • Демонстрация экрана в звонках

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»

Where to install