Threema. The Secure Messenger Downloads & RevenueThreema. The Secure Messenger · App Store & Google Play
Threema. The Secure Messenger gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Threema. The Secure Messenger by Threema GmbH is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Threema. The Secure Messenger update history & changes
Last change · 64 events since 28 Dec 2012Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 64 events
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · BR, CO, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger: featuring lifted it to #9 (from #20)iOSTop betaalde apps · NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · AR, CO, DE, ES, FR, IT, MX, NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · GB
- ✏️Threema. The Secure Messenger added hidden keywords: signaliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 7.5.2iOS• New: Report spam in one-to-one and group chats, and block the sender or group creator
Threema 7.5.1
• Fixed a bug that could occur when updating the app
Threema 7.5
• Note: This version requires iOS 18 or higher
• Improvements in relation to notifications of group calls
• Improvements in relation to calls
• Improvements in relation to voice messages
• Various performance improvements
• Various improvements for devices running iOS 27… more - 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · BR, CO, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Communication · GB
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger charting in a new countryAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, DE, IT, MX, NL
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · AR, BR, CO, DE, ES, FR, IT, MX
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 6.6.0Android- New: Report spam group chats and block the creator
- Various improvements and bug fixes - 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · BR, CO, DE, ES, IT, MX
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · BR
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger charting in a new countryAndroidBrazil
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · MY
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · BR
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 7.5.1iOS• Fixed an issue during app update
Threema 7.5
• Note: This version requires iOS 18 or higher
• Improvements in relation to notifications of group calls
• Improvements in relation to calls
• Improvements in relation to voice messages
• Various performance improvements
• Various improvements for devices running iOS 27… more - ✏️Threema. The Secure Messenger: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 17.0 → iOS 18.0
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 7.5iOS• Note: This version requires iOS 18 or higher
• Improvements in relation to notifications of group calls
• Improvements in relation to calls
• Improvements in relation to voice messages
• Various performance improvements
• Various improvements for devices running iOS 27… more - 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · IN
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · ES
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Communication · ES
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · ZA
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Communication · TH
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · ES
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger charting in a new countryAndroidSpain
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · AR
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Communication · MX · Top Paid · Communication · NL · Top Paid · Communication · TR
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Social Networking · CO · Top Paid · Social Networking · PL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 10 in 5 chartsiOSTop Paid · Social Networking · AR · Top Paid · All Apps · CO · Top Paid · Social Networking · MY · Top Paid · Social Networking · PH · +1 more
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Communication · VN
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 10 in 6 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Apps · MX · Top Grossing · Communication · MX · Top Paid · All Apps · NL · Top Paid · All Apps · TH · +2 more
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger charting in a new country in 5 chartsAndroidMexico · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Communication · NL · Top Grossing · Communication · TH · Top Grossing · Communication · VN
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · GB
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 7.4.1iOS• Various improvements in relation to Threema calls
Threema 7.4
• Added an alphabetical index scroller to the contact list when starting a new chat
• Added swipe actions for search results in the contact list
• Improved audio controls in calls, voice messages, and media playback
• Improved Threema calls and features related to Threema 2.0 for desktop
• Fixed a bug that caused a warning about multiple connections to be shown incorrectly
• Fixed a bug that prevented the typing indicator from disappearing
• Fixed various bugs and crashes in relation to calls
• Other improvements and various bug fixes
• Note: Starting with the next major app version, iOS 17 will no longer be supported… more - 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · CA
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger: featuring lifted it to #38 (from #79)iOSTop apps pagos · BR
- ✏️Threema. The Secure Messenger added hidden keywords: privacyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · BR, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · CA
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · ID
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · BR, DE, ES, IT, MX, NL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Communication · CA
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IT, MX
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1 in 3 chartsiOSTop Paid · Social Networking · JP · Top Paid · Social Networking · SA · Top Paid · Social Networking · TW
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, ES, IT, MX, SE
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, ES, FR, IT, MX, NL
- 📈Threema. The Secure Messenger hit #1iOSTop Paid · Social Networking · KR
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, ES, FR, IT, MX, NL
- 🆕Threema. The Secure Messenger first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 🌟Threema. The Secure Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, FR, IT
- 🆕Threema. The Secure Messenger first spotted by AppInsideriOS#84 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · Italy
- 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger updated to version 6.5.2Android- Fixed a bug that occurred when rotating the smartphone while using Threema’s camera
- Various improvements and bug fixes - 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger version 6.5.3Android- Fixed a bug related to automatic file downloads
- Improvements to contact synchronization
- Various improvements and bug fixes - 📦Threema. The Secure Messenger version 7.4iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Threema. The Secure Messenger released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Threema. The Secure Messenger released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Social Networking PaidThreema. The Secure Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Threema is a paid, end-to-end encrypted messaging application designed for privacy-conscious users who require anonymous communication without linking to phone numbers or email addresses. The app currently holds the #1 position in the Paid Social Networking category across diverse markets including the US, Germany, India, and Australia, indicating strong global demand for premium privacy tools.
Similar apps: Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Threema. The Secure Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 2 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v6.2.0 · checked 26 Sep 2026
Threema. The Secure Messenger downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 500k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Threema. The Secure Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Threema. The Secure Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Social Networking Paid | 28 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #1 Communication Paid | 13 of 23 countries | – | #114 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in United States ▲ +29%
New ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 16 | 73% | ▲ +20% |
| United States | 3.5 | 16% | ▲ +29% |
 Mexico | 2.5 | 11% | steady |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.2 ★ | 728 |
| Google Play | 3.9 ★ | 76k 731 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.9 ★ weighted by ratings | 76k |
What users say about Threema. The Secure Messenger
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users strongly praise Threema's privacy features and security model, often preferring it over mainstream alternatives like WhatsApp or Signal. However, significant frustration exists regarding technical reliability, including message delivery failures, app crashes, and difficult data migration processes.
Mixed but leaning positive (60% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and speed. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and connection and sync problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Well worth the one time charge”
- Speed & performance: “Slow but serious fan club”
- Ease of use: “Fast, secure, private and real easy to use”
- Features & content: “There’s no messenger option that compares with how safe this is for family”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Can’t believe they charged me $7”
- Connection & sync: “Call quality and speed of connection is still subpar”
- Login & account: “I am frustrated because you all are trying to charge me for your services and I never signed up for you on my apple account”
About Threema. The Secure Messenger
Advantages of Threema:
• Text and voice messages, including emoji reactions
• End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
• Location sharing
• Sending files in all formats (PDF, GIF, MP3, ZIP, and more)
• Ability to edit sent messages and delete them for chat partners
• Desktop app and web client for convenient chatting on your PC
• Group creation and polls
• Light or dark mode
• No ads, no trackers, no data collection
• Identity verification of contacts by scanning their QR code
Reliable security:
• Open source and regular audits
• Servers in Switzerland
• Anonymous use possible: no phone number or email address required
• Messages are deleted from the server immediately after delivery
Do you have any questions or problems? Our FAQ can help: https://threema.com/support
Enjoy using Threema!
Threema. The Secure Messenger App Store
Threema. The Secure Messenger gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Threema. The Secure Messenger is #1 in Social Networking Paid in Japan and charting in 28 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking PaidThreema. The Secure Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Threema is a paid, end-to-end encrypted messaging application designed for privacy-conscious users who require anonymous communication without linking to phone numbers or email addresses. The app currently holds the #1 position in the Paid Social Networking category across diverse markets including the US, Germany, India, and Australia, indicating strong global demand for premium privacy tools.
Similar apps: Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram
Threema. The Secure Messenger on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Threema. The Secure Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 2 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Threema. The Secure Messenger downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Threema. The Secure Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Threema. The Secure Messenger before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Threema. The Secure Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
South Korea
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
India
Spain
France
Taiwan
Brazil
United Arab Emirates
Indonesia
Vietnam
Poland
Netherlands
Turkey
Colombia
South Africa
Thailand
Argentina
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Malaysia
SwedenApps near Threema. The Secure Messenger on the chart
Social Networking Paid, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in United States ▲ +29%
New ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16 | 73% | ▲ +20% |
| United States | 3.5 | 16% | ▲ +29% |
| Mexico | 2.5 | 11% | steady |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Threema. The Secure Messenger
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users strongly praise Threema's privacy features and security model, often preferring it over mainstream alternatives like WhatsApp or Signal. However, significant frustration exists regarding technical reliability, including message delivery failures, app crashes, and difficult data migration processes.
Mixed but leaning positive (60% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and speed. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and connection and sync problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Well worth the one time charge”
- Speed & performance: “Slow but serious fan club”
- Ease of use: “Fast, secure, private and real easy to use”
- Features & content: “There’s no messenger option that compares with how safe this is for family”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Can’t believe they charged me $7”
- Connection & sync: “Call quality and speed of connection is still subpar”
- Login & account: “I am frustrated because you all are trying to charge me for your services and I never signed up for you on my apple account”
About Threema. The Secure Messenger
Advantages of Threema:
• Text and voice messages, including emoji reactions
• End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
• Location sharing
• Sending files in all formats (PDF, GIF, MP3, ZIP, and more)
• Ability to edit sent messages and delete them for chat partners
• Desktop app and web client for convenient chatting on your PC
• Group creation and polls
• Light or dark mode
• No ads, no trackers, no data collection
• Identity verification of contacts by scanning their QR code
Reliable security:
• Open source and regular audits
• Servers in Switzerland
• Anonymous use possible: no phone number or email address required
• Messages are deleted from the server immediately after delivery
Do you have any questions or problems? Our FAQ can help: https://threema.com/support
Enjoy using Threema!
Latest updates
Store changes
What Threema. The Secure Messenger changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Threema GmbH
Threema. The Secure Messenger Android
Threema. The Secure Messenger gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Threema. The Secure Messenger is #1 in Communication Paid on Google Play in United States and charting in 13 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication PaidThreema. The Secure Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Threema is a paid, privacy-focused messaging application that offers end-to-end encrypted communication without requiring personal identifiers like phone numbers or email addresses. The app currently holds the number one position in the paid communication category across multiple major markets including Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, as well as the top spot for all paid apps in Australia.
Similar apps: Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram
Threema. The Secure Messenger on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v6.2.0 · checked 26 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is most likely native Swift.
Threema. The Secure Messenger downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Threema. The Secure Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Threema. The Secure Messenger before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Threema. The Secure Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near Threema. The Secure Messenger on the chart
Communication Paid, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Threema. The Secure Messenger
From the 113 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate Threema's privacy and security but are frustrated by frequent crashes, connection issues, and data loss during device migrations. Complaints also highlight missing features like stickers, GIFs, and the inability to block unwanted group invitations.
Mixed (53% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Features & content: “please add a shared wallpaper feature 🙏”
- Useful: “Support is helpful and answers questions”
- Login & account: “So, now my question is, how do I recover my account?”
- Privacy & data: “The best app for privacy and security”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Its crashing a lot nowadays”
- Price & subscription: “no free trial, live & learn”
- Login & account: “Account trotz Kenntnis der ID nicht wieder herstellbar”
- Updates: “since the last update I'm having issues connecting”
About Threema. The Secure Messenger
Advantages of Threema:
· Text and voice messages, including emoji reactions
· End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
· Location sharing
· Sending files in all formats (PDF, GIF, MP3, ZIP, and more)
· Ability to edit sent messages and delete them for chat partners
· Desktop app and web client for convenient chatting on your PC
· Group creation and polls
· Light or dark mode
· No ads, no trackers, no data collection
· Identity verification of contacts by scanning their QR code
Reliable security:
· Open source and regular audits
· Servers in Switzerland
· Anonymous use possible: no phone number or email address required
· Messages are deleted from the server immediately after delivery
Do you have any questions or problems? Our FAQ can help: https://threema.com/support
Enjoy using Threema!
Threema is the world’s best-selling secure messenger, used by more than 12 million people in over 175 countries, developed in Switzerland, and designed with privacy and data protection in mind. Whether chats, calls, or files, everything is end-to-end encrypted, and no data trail is left behind. Instead of a phone number or email address, a randomly generated Threema ID serves as a unique identifier – anonymous and secure. Threema protects what really matters: your privacy.
Advantages of Threema:
· Text and voice messages, including emoji reactions
· End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
· Location sharing
· Sending files in all formats (PDF, GIF, MP3, ZIP, and more)
· Ability to edit sent messages and delete them for chat partners
· Desktop app and web client for convenient chatting on your PC
· Group creation and polls
· Light or dark mode
· No ads, no trackers, no data collection
· Identity verification of contacts by scanning their QR code
Reliable security:
· Open source and regular audits
· Servers in Switzerland
· Anonymous use possible: no phone number or email address required
· Messages are deleted from the server immediately after delivery
Do you have any questions or problems? Our FAQ can help: https://threema.com/support
Enjoy using Threema!
What's new in 6.6.0
- Various improvements and bug fixes
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