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In the current panorama of messaging applications, two names stand out above the rest: WhatsApp and Telegram. WhatsApp, with more than 3 billion users, is undoubtedly the giant in the sector, but its main competitor, Telegram, with more than 800 million active users, distinguishes itself by offering a series of unique functions that are not found on the platform. of its biggest rival. In fact, the Meta messaging service is adding new functions that often already existed previously in its competitor.
No need to share the phone number
One of the most distinctive and acclaimed features of Telegram is its focus on privacy, especially when it comes to user contact information. Unlike WhatsApp, where sharing the phone number is a requirement for any interaction, its competitor offers the possibility of communicating through an alias. This advantage not only provides a level of anonymity but also protects the user's sensitive personal information, an aspect that has become increasingly important in the digital age where
privacy is a growing concern.
Use of bots
Telegram bots represent another area where the app outperforms WhatsApp. Ranging from simple productivity tools to sophisticated AI assistants, this automation greatly expands the app's capabilities, allowing users to perform a variety of
tasks directly from the chat interface
. From getting weather updates to performing math calculations to receiving news, Telegram bots have transformed the application into a multifunctional platform, something that WhatsApp, with its more restricted approach to the integration of this technology, has not yet achieved. Among the most interesting are @AndyRobot to learn English, @calcubot, @LyricZbot to find the lyrics of a song or @TriviaBot.
Group sizes
When it comes to group size and management, Telegram also leads. While WhatsApp limits groups to 1,024 members, the other messaging service
allows groups of up to 200,000 people.
This difference is not trivial, as it offers a significant advantage for large communities, discussion forums and events, where mass participation is essential. In addition, Telegram enriches the group experience with advanced features such as nested responses (very useful for surveys), mentions and the use of hashtags, facilitating management and navigation in large groups.
Join groups by location
Another unique feature of Telegram is the
creation of "Geolocated Groups"
, which allows users to join groups based on their physical location. This feature is particularly useful for fostering local connections and communities, allowing users to find and participate in groups in their immediate area. In particular, the distance radius is about 12 kilometers from your location. WhatsApp, on the other hand, does not offer similar functionality, missing the opportunity to connect users based on their geographic location.
Programmable night mode
WhatsApp has a night mode, like a large part of the apps and interfaces, what happens is that it is definitive in the sense that you will have to choose between this mode and the traditional one. However, Telegram offers a programmable night mode, which
automatically adjusts the user interface based on the time of day and geographic location
. This intelligent customization is another example of how the app from brothers Nikolai and Pável Dúrov adapts its user experience to the individual needs of each person, providing a more comfortable and personalized experience.