As well as being free, its also a lot more versatile than SMS. You can send photos, videos and audio files, make video calls and voice calls, leave someone a video message, and more. And all of these features are completely free! The WhatsApp app is also free to download, so theres absolutely no cost whatsoever.

Is WhatsApp more secure than texting?

WhatsApp is still much more secure than regular non-encrypted texting because the messages cant be read while in transit from phone to phone—if you dont mind sharing some data with Facebook.

How safe is texting?

Text messages (also known as SMS, short message service) and email are both safe, but have limitations to their security and privacy. It is extremely unlikely an individual text message would be read, and it would take high level system administrator access to do it.

Why does everyone want to use WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has quickly emerged as the go-to messaging app for over 1.6 billion consumers around the globe. Its a fast, simple, and convenient way for family and friends to chat, create group texts, share photos and videos, send and receive documents, and engage in private, secure conversations anytime, day or night.