15 Similarities Between WhatsApp and Signal
There are various similarities between Signal and WhatsApp that can make the former a substantial replacement of the latter
As WhatsApp introduces a new privacy policy which is an alarm bell for many of its users, other messaging platforms are vying to replace it as users find similarities while Signal is one of them.
As the people compare apps that best match what WhatsApp offers, there are similarities in both applications which brings Signal at par while it has some additional features as well.
Lock-on chats
Signal offers users to lock chats using a pin, fingerprint ad other security features.
Messages with expiries
The sent messages on Signal have an expiry date and they will disappear.
Groups
Like WhatsApp, users can make up a group to interact with multiple people at a time.
Calling Facility
The users of Signal can make calls to another user on the same platform.
Display Modes
Signal offers users to toggle between dark and light themes.
End-to-end encryption
The matter of highest concern for the users, end-to-end encryption, is offered by Signal as well, meaning that the messages will only stay between the recipients.
Media sharing
One can share media including photos, videos, etc, and documents on Signal like WhatsApp.
Signal on Desktop
The desktop version of Signal also exists which users can use after scanning a QR code.
Audio messages
To avoid typing, users can send audio messages.
Pinning Chats
Signal lets you pin important chats atop so one doesn’t have to search or scroll through other chats.
Archive option
There is an ‘archive chat’ option on Signal which makes a chat disappear from the main screen.
@ in groups
Like WhatsApp, Signal also comes with the @mention option to notify a member in a group.
Broadcasting
Users have the facility to send media to multiple contacts separately.
Forward messages
Signal allows forwarding messages and media files.
Read receipts and delivered signs
There are read receipts and delivered ticks on Signal as well. A double tick means messages have been delivered while they turn grey when read.
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