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Threema

Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • HUAWEI AppGallery
  • iPad
  • Flathub
  • F-Droid
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Security-focused

Features

  1.  End-to-End Encryption
  2.  Encrypted Chat
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Integrated File Sharing
  5.  Encrypted calls
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  Secure Chat
  8.  Video Calling
  9.  Image Sharing
  10.  Multiple languages
  11.  Voting
  12.  Confirm messages
  13.  Integrated App lock
  14.  Sync Contacts
  15.  No Tracking
  16.  Cloud Sync
  17.  Encrypted Backup
  18.  Two-factor Authentication
  19.  Multiple Account support
  20.  Emoji reactions
  21.  GDPR Compliant
  22. Android Auto icon  Android Auto integration
  23.  Encrypted Email

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: Threema is frequently praised for strong security, privacy, and end-to-end encryption, with no need for a linked phone number or email, absence of ads, and Swiss-based operations. Users value its feature set and see it as a preferable alternative to mainstream options. However, some mention the lack of open-source server code, missing features like video calls, and questions about SMS compatibility and company ownership.
Top Positive Comment
Johxz
1

Threema until now is one of the best. Never liked Signal, neither the nonsense moxie thoughts, nor some of his nonsense decisions. BTW the signal server is not really open source as you may think. Or do you really think they are running on production servers a code that is 1year old from the github repo? Don't get me wrong I'm not saying Signal is bad, but is not for me.

Darlene Sonalder
0
App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.

While the company and their own servers are all located in Switzerland. Threema GmbH is owned by a german holding. Just that you know, it can impact on law and stuff.

Jerste01
0

Great alternative, android auto support as well. This is the standard app for my family. i hope more people will start using it.

tuva-hayabi
0

Made in Switzerland and seems quite secure and private to me, in contrast to all the stuff from the giant tech corporations.

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Is Threema compatible with SMS text messaging? In other words, can I send a message from Threema to a phone without Threema? And vice versa. I searched in the Support section of the website, but I didn't get any relevant results.

https://threema.ch/en/support

Replying to @Duncan Briggs

No, you can't.

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Serves arent open source

KimiBCN
Replying to @inson1

How do you know? The code is audited annually, the last audit is at the end of 2024. https://threema.com/en/blog/threema-desktop-open-source

Guest
0

Feature rich, save, no advertisement, swiss made. pay for your savety

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What is Threema?

Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

Unlike other popular messaging apps (including those claiming to use encryption), even we as the server operator have absolutely no way to read your messages.

Features:

  • End-to-end encryption of text messages, images and GPS locations
  • Contact synchronization: find other Threema users automatically
  • Send images (three size choices)
  • Share your location on a map
  • Verify your contacts' public keys by scanning a QR code from their mobile phone, all within the app
  • Network connection status at a glance: the color of the band below the navigation bar shows whether the app is currently connected to the server.

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