Messaging apps for Android
Messaging apps are where most of your private conversations live, so it's worth knowing how each one protects them. The apps in this category cover chats, voice and video calls, group messaging and file sharing. Each page explains whether messages are end-to-end encrypted by default, what the app stores on its servers, what you need to sign up (usually a phone number), and how backups work, since a backup can be less private than the chat itself. You'll also find the latest version, the minimum Android version, and how to install the official APK if your phone has no Play Store. We never list modified clones of messaging apps: they break encryption, and accounts using them get banned.
7 apps, latest updates first
Discord
Discord Inc.
v351.11 - Stable · Nov 4, 2026
Messenger
Meta Platforms, Inc.
v585.0.0.53.94 · Nov 4, 2026
Signal
Signal Foundation
v8.33.2 · Nov 4, 2026
Telegram
Telegram FZ-LLC
Communication · Nov 3, 2026
Truecaller
Truecaller
Communication · Nov 3, 2026
WhatsApp LLC
v2.26.32.84 · Nov 3, 2026
WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp LLC
v2.26.42.74 · Nov 3, 2026
Communication apps compared
From each app's Google Play listing or developer site. Blank cells weren't verified.
| App | Developer | Latest version | Updated | Android | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discord | Discord Inc. | 351.11 - Stable | Nov 3, 2026 | 7.0+ | Free |
| Messenger | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 585.0.0.53.94 | Nov 3, 2026 | Free | |
| Signal | Signal Foundation | 8.33.2 | Nov 2, 2026 | 6.0+ | Free |
| Telegram | Telegram FZ-LLC | Varies with device | Oct 22, 2026 | Free | |
| Truecaller | Truecaller | Varies with device | Oct 29, 2026 | 8.0+ | Free |
| WhatsApp LLC | 2.26.32.84 | Oct 31, 2026 | 6.0+ | Free | |
| WhatsApp Business | WhatsApp LLC | 2.26.42.74 | Oct 31, 2026 | 6.0+ | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Which messaging apps on APKPeer are free?
All 7 messaging apps listed here are free to install: Discord, Messenger, Signal, Telegram, Truecaller, WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business. Some show ads or sell optional in-app purchases, which each app page lists.
Which messaging apps work on older Android phones?
Signal, WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business support the oldest phones, from Android 6.0. Truecaller needs the newest, Android 8.0 or later. Where Google Play says "Varies with device", Play only offers the install on compatible phones.
Which messaging apps have no ads?
According to their Google Play listings, Signal doesn't contain ads. Truecaller shows ads. Apps whose ad status Play doesn't confirm aren't included.
Which messaging apps were updated most recently?
Discord 351.11 - Stable (Nov 3, 2026), Messenger 585.0.0.53.94 (Nov 3, 2026) and Signal 8.33.2 (Nov 2, 2026) have the newest releases on Google Play. Each app page lists what changed in its latest version.