Telegram vs Messenger
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 | Telegramdeclares 7 collected, 0 shared | Messengerdeclares 14 collected, 2 shared |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Collected | Collected |
| Personal info | Collected | Collected & shared |
| Financial info | Not declared | Collected |
| Health & fitness | Not declared | Collected |
| Messages | Collected | Collected |
| Photos & videos | Collected | Collected |
| Audio | Collected | Collected |
| Files & docs | Collected | Collected |
| Calendar | Not declared | Collected |
| Contacts | Collected | Collected |
| App activity | Not declared | Collected |
| Web browsing | Not declared | Collected |
| App info & performance | Not declared | Collected |
| Device or other IDs | Not declared | Collected & shared |
| 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 |