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24 alternatives to Signal

Free, worldwide, encrypted phone calls for iPhone

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Signal launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Signal 2.0▲140

   Send end-to-end encrypted text, picture, and video messages

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Cipher▲70

   Send secret, encrypted iMessages

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ChatSecure iOS v4.0 – OMEMO and Signal Protocol▲107

   Free and open source encrypted chat for iOS.

   2017 · chatsecure.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   StealthChat - Private Messaging▲66

   Encrypted calls and chats

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   WhatsApp Messenger▲171

   WhatsApp calling -- free voice calls now on iOS

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Secret for iMessage▲91

   Send secret messages that self-destruct in iMessage.

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Signal▲7

   Fast, simple, secure.

   2017 · signal.org · its alternatives →

8. 8
   dPhone▲133

   The most secure calling app. Open Source and Free.

   2019 · evelon.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ready▲89

   The private, secure, and powerful messaging app for everyone

   2022 · ready.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Free▲447

    Share your availability and get more time with friends

    2015 · ffrree.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    iOS 17▲165

    The latest iPhone OS

    2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Unmute▲144

    Let your iPhone speak for you, on the phone

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Nod▲147

    Anonymously text with people around you

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Encryptor▲11

    Encrypt and decrypt messages on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    OpenPhone 3.0▲293

    The new phone for business, in an app

    2020 · quo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Wire 2.0▲161

    Crystal clear voice, video and group chats, encrypted

    2016 · wire.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Statement▲141

    A quick way to communicate when talking isn't an option

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    XChat▲175

    The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X

    Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Cloak It - Secret Messages▲103

    Keep your text messages secure with Touch ID authentication

    2016 · getcloaked.xyz · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Stealthy.IM▲105

    Text friends without Google or Facebook snooping

    2018 · stealthy.im · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Encryptochat▲68

    True end-to-end encrypted messaging.

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sealed Messenger▲95

    Send locked messages that eventually... unlock

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Signily▲89

    Communicate with sign language on iOS

    2015 · aslized.org · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Signals (iOS app)▲74

    See who opens your emails

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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