Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging app compared with WhatsApp to many nontechnical users.

Question: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch? Answer: Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging app compared with ...

WTOP’s Data Doctors compares Signal and WhatsApp to take a look at whether it’s worthwhile to make a switch from one messaging app to another.

Q: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch? A: Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging app compared to WhatsApp to many ...

Those apps include Telegram and Signal, which are more secure than standard text messages. However, there is one key difference between these two apps you should know about.

The important distinction is in what data these apps collect and how transparent each is, and Telegram and WhatsApp fall short of Signal.

Here's a breakdown of the major differences between the two encrypted messaging platforms to help you decide which to use. Facebook and Signal were not immediately available for comment.