Yes im aware that my search engine choice is not the best option.
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Why is Threema better than Signal?
See here - secure messaging apps
another thing is that the Trumpist US regime allegedly got access to Signal through Israeli spyware (Paragon), or is trying to do so. (The Guardian)
The Swiss military also has publicly shifted away from Signal, as they deemed it unsafe for communications. Signal's still subject to the CLOUD Act, while Threema is not. (Bleeping Computer).
See here why the link you shared isn't a good source:
https://soatok.blog/2025/07/07/checklists-are-the-thief-of-joy/
And learn more about Threema vs. Signal:
https://soatok.blog/2021/11/05/threema-three-strikes-youre-out/
The signal one suggests it's a phone OS hack that can open apps so could probably do threema too.
The article you shared suggested it's likely the result of lobbying by the company so they use a company inside the country.