Threema. The Secure Messenger

Threema is the messenger with the most consistent focus on security and privacy.

Threema. The Secure Messenger

App stats

Version: 5.6.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-27)
Creation date: 2013-05-27
Price: 6.99
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts
Contacts:
  • find accounts on the device
  • read your contacts
  • modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers, read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • create accounts and set passwords
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • read sync settings
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • toggle sync on and off
  • install shortcuts
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

Threema is the world’s best-selling secure messenger and keeps your data out of the hands of hackers, corporations, and governments. The service can be used completely anonymously. Threema is open source and offers every feature one would expect from a state-of-the-art instant messenger. The app also allows you to make end-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls. Using the desktop app and the web client, you can also use Threema from your desktop.

PRIVACY AND ANONYMITY
Threema is designed from the ground up to generate as little data on servers as possible. Group memberships and contact lists are managed on your device only and never stored on our servers. Messages are immediately deleted after they have been delivered. Local files are stored encrypted on your mobile phone or tablet. All this effectively prevents the collection and misuse of your personal information, including metadata. Threema is fully compliant with the European privacy legislation (GDPR).

ROCK-SOLID ENCRYPTION
Threema end-to-end encrypts all your communication, including messages, voice and video calls, group chats, files, and even status messages. Only the intended recipient, and nobody else, can read your messages. Threema uses the trusted open source NaCl cryptography library for encryption. The encryption keys are generated and safely stored on the users’ devices to prevent backdoor access or copies.

COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES
Threema is not only an encrypted and private messenger but also versatile and feature-rich.

• Write text and send voice messages
• Edit and delete sent messages on the recipient’s end
• Make voice, video and group calls
• Share videos pictures and locations
• Send any type of file (pdf animated gif, mp3, doc, zip, etc.)
• Use the desktop app or the web client to chat from your computer
• Create groups
• Conduct polls with the poll feature
• Choose between a dark and a light theme
• Quickly and silently reply with the unique agree/disagree feature
• Verify the identity of a contact by scanning their personal QR code
• Use Threema as anonymous instant messaging tool
• Synchronize your contacts (optional)

SERVERS IN SWITZERLAND
All our servers are located in Switzerland, and we develop our software in-house.

FULL ANONYMITY
Each Threema user receives a random Threema ID for identification. A phone number or email address is not required to use Threema. This unique feature allows you to use Threema completely anonymously – no need to give up private information or to open an account.

OPEN SOURCE AND AUDITS
The source code of the Threema app is open for everyone to review. On top of that, renowned experts are regularly commissioned to conduct systematic security audits of Threema’s code.

NO ADS, NO TRACKERS
Threema is not financed by advertising and does not collect user data.

SUPPORT / CONTACT
For questions or problems please consult our FAQs: https://threema.ch/en/faq

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Strong focus on security and privacy
  • User-friendly interface
  • Regular updates with new features
  • Unique ID system that doesn't require phone number or email
  • End-to-end encryption by default
Cons
  • Lacks multi-device support
  • Recent updates have caused crashes and glitches
  • Missing features like self-destructing messages and message editing
  • No online or last seen markers
  • Issues with audio messaging on iOS
Most mentioned
  • Crashing issues after recent updates
  • Focus on privacy and security
  • Desire for more features like message expiration
  • Frustrations with multi-device operation
  • Wishing for read receipts and typing indicators in groups
User reviews
Safest app- just be sure to make a backup! My friend has lots of issues with the current iOS version when sending audios,they often don't work. Hope that will soon be better
by Dietlinde Alphart, 2024-11-13

Threema is okay for direct messaging. They update the app occasionally which is good. But consider these: There is no "online" or "last seen" marker. Groups do not have read reciepts and typing markers. Links do not embed, not even for YouTube or GIFs.
by Sam, 2024-11-13

Since the Sept 2024 update the app crashes more and more while writing a text (and yes. Text is then lost!) And suddenly switches to the overview page. It used to be very reliable/stable, but has got to a point where we are considering using another chat app. I really hope the developers are fixing this before we are forced to move elsewhere...
by Vera Tens, 2024-11-05
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