WhatsApp or Threema? - A comparison

The price model of Threema and WhatsApp in comparison

WhatsApp and Threema differ significantly in the price model:

Whatsapp is initially free, but requires a subscription after one year. You can use the messaging app for another year for 89 cents. If you book several years directly, you can even save here. You are spared from advertising.
Threema does not have a subscription service, but costs a one-time fee of EUR 1.79. The WhatsApp alternative also does without advertisements.

Many users jump off WhatsApp because they fear for your data. At least Threema promises that all user information is secure.

In contrast to WhatsApp, all messages are sent and received encrypted via Threema. This ensures that only the users can read the news. You can also determine how much data you would like to disclose: either enter your telephone number or just your email address. Threema marks the security level with colored dots.
WhatsApp messages, on the other hand, are not encrypted, but are sent as plain text over the Internet. It is theoretically possible that strangers can intercept the messages.
What the operators of Threema do with the user data is just as invisible as is the case with WhatsApp and Facebook. So it is up to the user whether he trusts the Threema operators from Switzerland or WhatsApp more.

If you fear that Threema has fewer features than the popular WhatsApp, you don't have to worry:

Threema includes all important functions: In addition to text messages, you can also send pictures, videos and sound recordings. In addition, group chats can be created.
If you want to switch from WhatsApp to Threema, you don't have to do without any beloved functions.

If you choose Threema, you can delete your WhatsApp account.