Messenger vs WhatsApp
What each developer declares on Google Play, side by side. Up to 3 apps at a time; categories none of them declares are hidden.
| Data category | Messengerdeclares 14 collected, 2 shared | WhatsAppdeclares 7 collected, 0 shared |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Collected | Collected |
| Personal info | Collected & shared | Collected |
| Financial info | Collected | Collected |
| Health & fitness | Collected | Not declared |
| Messages | Collected | Not declared |
| Photos & videos | Collected | Not declared |
| Audio | Collected | Not declared |
| Files & docs | Collected | Not declared |
| Calendar | Collected | Not declared |
| Contacts | Collected | Collected |
| App activity | Collected | Collected |
| Web browsing | Collected | Not declared |
| App info & performance | Collected | Collected |
| Device or other IDs | Collected & shared | Collected |
| Declares data encrypted in transit | Yes | Yes |
| Declares you can request deletion | Yes | Yes |
| Source | Play listingVerified 2026-08-06 | Play listingVerified 2026-08-06 |