Threema vs. Wire - the messenger comparison
In the battle of messengers, Threema and Wire are now also competing against each other. We compare the two chat apps for you and show you which messenger is better.
Video: Wire Chat app under test
Wire: The new WhatsApp competitor
- Functions: Wire has all functions that the normal user needs. Messages, pictures, videos, group chats and phone calls are available. Video calls are to follow. What is missing is the sending of locations and various settings - these are very minimalistic in Wire. By "pinging" you can "poke" users like on Facebook.
- Operation: If you are not exactly a digital native, you will initially have problems with wire. The app can be operated primarily by swiping instead of typing as usual. It takes some getting used to at the beginning.
- Security: The messages are encrypted, but not to a high standard. Only the phone calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, which is considered secure.
- Platforms: Wire is currently available for iOS, Android and Mac OS X. An application for Windows and the browser are in the works.
- Price: Wire in all its forms is completely free and free of advertising.
Threema: WhatsApp competitor to be taken seriously
- Features: Threema offers just about all the features a chat app needs: messages, photos, videos and group chats. However, calls and video telephony are not possible here.
- Operation: If you have previously used WhatsApp or another messenger, you will also get along with Threema.
- Security: In terms of security, Threema is clearly ahead. Threema uses the most secure end-to-end encryption for all messages. Wire only uses this standard for phone calls.
- Platforms: Messenger is available as Threema for iOS and Threema for Android. Use on the PC or in the browser is not possible here.
- Price: Despite the costs of 1.79 (iOS) and 1.60 (Android), the Messenger has been one of the most popular apps for months. Many other WhatsApp competitors cannot say that.
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