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Unite Phone vs Signal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Unite Phone

5.0
Communication

Video and voice calling application

Signal

8.0
Communication

Instant messaging application focusing on security

Metric Unite Phone Signal
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 2.8K
90-day Installs - 9.4K
365-day Installs 5 35.4K
Version 2025.10.7 8.8.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 28.4K
GitHub Forks 6.7K
Open Issues 476
License AGPL-3.0
Language Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 11, 2022 Nov 1, 2017

Reviews

Unite Phone

Unite Phone is an open-source video and voice calling app prioritizing privacy and security, ideal for users concerned about data protection.

Enables secure video and voice communication.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Focus on privacy and security
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low community traction

Signal

Signal is a privacy-focused instant messaging app with end-to-end encryption, designed for secure communication. It supports text, voice, and video calls, benefiting users who prioritize security and anonymity.

Signal provides secure, encrypted messaging and communication services for text, voice, and video calls.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption ensures secure communication
  • + User-friendly interface with strong privacy features
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - Persistent issues with call functionality
  • - Lack of desktop app features like read receipts
  • - MacOS app is a web wrapper, not a native experience