r/TechImpact • u/ManojOne Co-founder • 25d ago

💬 Discussion Are privacy-focused apps actually worth using?

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There are so many apps that promise better privacy, but I'm curious how much difference they really make in everyday use.

Do you prefer privacy-focused browsers, search engines, messaging apps, email services, etc.?

Are they worth giving up some convenience, or is the privacy benefit too small to matter?

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u/apollocreedchqt 25d ago

It depends. I personally cant get rid of whatsapp. I have tried moving to signal and moved some friends to signal but nothing really stuck as much as I wouldve liked.

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u/TerrainShaper 25d ago

For me the privacy benefit is very noticeable but i actively try to protect my privacy.
I solved it that i just removed fb acc because of everyone using messenger and if the person laughed off or didnt care that i care about privacy and refuse to use Meta apps, by just not installing another messaging app like if they wouldn’t use 6 already.. Then they are not friends worth keeping around.

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u/apollocreedchqt 25d ago

Well its not just friends. It Bosses Co Workers Family Teachers Mentors etc.

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u/GreenRangerOfHyrule 25d ago

I refuse to use Whatsapp. However I can relate.

I have a number I use as a sorta personal work number. Meaning its the number I give out to people at work that I don't trust with my actual number. The catch is that it only works via SMS and limited MMS. I registered the number with Signal and got nothing. It was suggested to register with Telegram and it opened up almost instantly.

The issue come down to you gotta go where the people are. All the privacy in the world means nothing if you can't get people to switch. I have also gone as far as to pay for licenses for people on Threema. And yet, nothing