Does not follow COPPA Laws
Collects data
End-to-End Encryption
Tracks location
Unable to be monitored
Allows direct messaging between individuals who your username or phone number
What Telegram says, "Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. Over 200 million active users in four years. Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe."
What Telegram says in their Privacy Policy, "We don't want to know your real name, gender, age or what you like." This app thrives on its users being anonymous and having full control of destroying any evidence their conversations may create.
What SGS says, "Texting or iMessaging should be the messaging apps on your phone."