In recent days a lot of different messengers are starting to encrypt their messages. Whatsapp and Facebook messenger were the recent ones to start encrypting their messages. However, if you still don’t trust those mainstream messengers, here are a few good encrypted messengers for Android that may entice you. You don’t have to worry about the encryption, the apps will be taking care of that themselves, so you can easily use them as standard messaging apps. Note: The 5 best encrypted messengers for Android were tested on a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. The apps worked fine and no problems are faced during the testing phase. I’m not a cryptographer so, I won’t be able to gauge the encryptions themselves. However, the apps have great ratings on Play Store and are trusted by professionals.
1. Signal Private Messenger
Conclusion
These were some of the best encrypted messengers for Android available right now. I recommend the first three ones because they are in active development and are quite stable. This is the only messaging app that uses open-source peer-reviewed cryptographic protocols, if you think that’s a mouthful, you’re right, I had to Google everything myself. Another good reason is that this messenger doesn’t even use logins or usernames or passwords. You’ll also be able to create group chats that are encrypted. Furthermore, you’d be able to make crystal clear phone calls, this feature works just as advertised. Free Version
2. Telegram
This means that you don’t have to fiddle around with options upon options to get the right look. One of the best things is that you can access your messages from all of your devices simultaneously, all your messages are staying in real time. Free Version
3. Wickr Me
There is a shredder option that allows you to remove all the deleted messages, videos and images from your device leaving nothing behind. You’ll also be able to configure the timer to expire your existing messages. There will also be no metadata stored about the messages you send, so all the records, Geo tags, and identifying information will be removed. Free Version
4. surespot encrypted messenger
This app has Symmetric key encryption, using keys created with 521-bit shared secret derivation. It took me a while to fully understand how all of this works but rest assured your messages will be secured. You’ll also be able to send encrypted voice messages through this app. Free Version So, what do you think about these messengers? Granted they are not as fancy as the best messaging apps for Android, they do have a different kind of utility to them. Tell us your opinion in the comments. Feature Image Credits
