The app itself is fine and works the way it should. However, it has severe limitations with data backup and image handling - if you enable data backups to Google drive for example, it backs up the entire history as one huge file, and fills up all your storage space by moving each previous backup to the trash. Instead, it should perform incremental backups. Also, sent and received images do not have the option of being saved to the phone gallery automatically. At least give us the option!

I've had absolutely no issues using Signal for everyday texting. It has all the features a modern text platform has, including voice recording, image and video sending, gif support (not sure on stickers) and both audio and video calling features. It's never crashed on my phone, has always been snappy and responsive, and stays out of your way. All of this with the added benefit of peace of mind knowing your conversations are secure makes this my go to messaging app, couldn't reccomend it more.

It's encrypted end-to-end by default. It's free (made by a nonprofit). It's not owned by FB, G, or any other big ad pusher. And it does text, voice, and video. (Missing feature: "Mark as Unread"; I find I often take a quick peek at a message and find that it requires a lengthy reply that I didn't have time to write at the moment, but then forget to come back to it until much later.)