Signal - Private Messenger

iOS

Signal Messenger, LLC

5.0

(77,511 total reviews)

Social Networking

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What users complain about in Signal - Private Messenger

Users report issues with app performance, including freezing, sluggishness, and overheating. Complaints also highlight problems with updates, such as forced updates and bugs introduced by new versions. Other frequent concerns include poor customer support, lack of features like message backup, and difficulties with registration or usability.

App freezes or crashesHigh
Forced updates cause bugsHigh
Poor customer supportMedium

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What do users complain about most in Signal - Private Messenger?

Negative reviews on Signal - Private Messenger cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Signal - Private Messenger rated on App Store?

Signal - Private Messenger has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 77,511 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Signal - Private Messenger have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Signal - Private Messenger, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Signal - Private Messenger worth installing in 2026?

Signal - Private Messenger is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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