Telegram Messenger: iPhone vs Android
Telegram Messenger gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
All Apps GrossingTelegram Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, cloud-based instant messaging platform targeting global users seeking fast, synchronized communication with high privacy and unlimited file sharing capabilities. The app dominates grossing charts in key markets including Russia, Turkey, Italy, and the Middle East, while also leading free rankings in Spain and Colombia, indicating strong monetization potential alongside widespread adoption.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, Signal, Discord
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Telegram Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 0 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 v12.10.5 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Telegram Messenger downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 1M+ | 1B+ Measured |
| Other Android stores | 100k+ | – |
| Total | 1M+ Confidence | 1B+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Telegram 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 Telegram Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Telegram Premium subscription | |
| 2 | 100 Telegram Stars | |
| 3 | 1x Telegram Premium (One Week) subscription | |
| 4 | 500 Telegram Stars | |
| 5 | 250 Telegram Stars | |
| 6 | 1000 Telegram Stars | |
| 7 | 750 Telegram Stars | |
| 8 | Telegram Premium Annual subscription | |
| 9 | 2500 Telegram Stars | |
| 10 | 1500 Telegram Stars |
Hidden keywords
Telegram Messenger shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.0 ★ | 284k |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 17M 186k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 18M |
What users say about Telegram Messenger
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe usability issues including battery drain, overheating, and broken login or messaging functions after recent updates. Complaints focus heavily on aggressive spam requiring paid features to block, alongside bugs in notifications and media sending.
Mostly negative (28% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and its features and content. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Would be 5 star but having to pay to not have everyone be able to spam you is a deal breaker”
- Features & content: “I like you talk to groups of people a great feature”
- Privacy & data: “This app is the top choice for scammers”
- Login & account: “Great app, but login was a nightmare”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “I have to pay just to login what?”
- Price & subscription: “Very bad costumer service”
- Crashes & bugs: “Fix the glitching stickers”
- Privacy & data: “Do not trust this app for your privacy”
About Telegram Messenger
FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published.
POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it.
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/i
Telegram Messenger iPhone
Telegram Messenger gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Telegram Messenger is #1 in All Apps Grossing in Russia and charting in 29 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 All Apps GrossingTelegram Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, cloud-based instant messaging platform targeting global users seeking fast, synchronized communication with high privacy and unlimited file sharing capabilities. The app dominates grossing charts in key markets including Russia, Turkey, Italy, and the Middle East, while also leading free rankings in Spain and Colombia, indicating strong monetization potential alongside widespread adoption.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, Signal, Discord
Telegram Messenger on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Telegram Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Telegram 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 Telegram 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 Telegram Messenger before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Telegram Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Telegram Premium subscription | |
| 2 | 100 Telegram Stars | |
| 3 | 1x Telegram Premium (One Week) subscription | |
| 4 | 500 Telegram Stars | |
| 5 | 250 Telegram Stars | |
| 6 | 1000 Telegram Stars | |
| 7 | 750 Telegram Stars | |
| 8 | Telegram Premium Annual subscription | |
| 9 | 2500 Telegram Stars | |
| 10 | 1500 Telegram Stars |
Hidden keywords
Telegram Messenger shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Apps near Telegram Messenger on the chart
All Apps Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Telegram Messenger
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe usability issues including battery drain, overheating, and broken login or messaging functions after recent updates. Complaints focus heavily on aggressive spam requiring paid features to block, alongside bugs in notifications and media sending.
Mostly negative (28% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and its features and content. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Would be 5 star but having to pay to not have everyone be able to spam you is a deal breaker”
- Features & content: “I like you talk to groups of people a great feature”
- Privacy & data: “This app is the top choice for scammers”
- Login & account: “Great app, but login was a nightmare”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “I have to pay just to login what?”
- Price & subscription: “Very bad costumer service”
- Crashes & bugs: “Fix the glitching stickers”
- Privacy & data: “Do not trust this app for your privacy”
About Telegram Messenger
FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published.
POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it.
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/i
Latest updates
Store changes
What Telegram Messenger changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Telegram Android
Telegram gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Telegram is #2 in Communication Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication GrossingTelegram at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Telegram is a free, cloud-based instant messaging platform for individuals and large communities seeking fast, synchronized communication with unlimited file sharing and privacy features. The app currently holds the #1 grossing position in Communication categories across diverse markets including Mexico, Turkey, UAE, Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Thailand, and Vietnam, alongside top free rankings in Russia.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, Signal, Discord
Telegram on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v12.10.5 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is most likely native Swift.
Telegram 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 Telegram's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (org.telegram.messenger) on every Android store we track. Known Android installs: at least 3.1B (Google Play band + AppGallery count).
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 1,000,000,000+ | ★ 4.0 (17M) | Open ↗ | |
| Huawei AppGallery | 2.1B | ★ 4.1 (80) | 12.10.4 | Open ↗ |
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 Telegram before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Telegram makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Telegram Premium subscription | |
| 2 | 100 Telegram Stars | |
| 3 | 1x Telegram Premium (One Week) subscription | |
| 4 | 500 Telegram Stars | |
| 5 | 250 Telegram Stars | |
| 6 | 1000 Telegram Stars | |
| 7 | 750 Telegram Stars | |
| 8 | Telegram Premium Annual subscription | |
| 9 | 2500 Telegram Stars | |
| 10 | 1500 Telegram Stars |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near Telegram on the chart
Communication Grossing, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Telegram
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users frequently report critical login failures due to missing SMS verification codes, particularly affecting specific regional carriers. There is significant backlash against perceived paywalls for basic features and new UI elements like stories that cannot be disabled.
Mixed but leaning positive (55% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for speed, and its features and content. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Speed & performance: “It’s fast, reliable, and easy to use”
- Features & content: “Better than whatsapp in terms of privacy and features”
- Connection & sync: “good app but too slow to connect or logging in”
- Ease of use: “It’s fast, reliable, and easy to use”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Sign in refuses to function”
- Price & subscription: “Cancelled premium subscription”
- Crashes & bugs: “2 weeks and still not working at all”
- Design: “in v12 - terrible new abusing UI along with toxic "stories"”
About Telegram
FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published.
POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it.
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today.
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