Messaging App Privacy Personal Messaging App Comparison: What Really Makes an App “Private”? February 12, 2026 by Sophie Most of us pick a messaging app because “everyone’s on it.” But when you start caring about privacy—especially for everyday chats with family and friends—you quickly realize that “private” can mean very different things. Some apps protect messages in transit, others limit data collection, and some simply feel calmer because they don’t push ads, feeds, […] Read more » ad-free apps chat app privacy and security conversation encryption messaging apps metadata