Arattai Advantages Over WhatsApp

1. Dedicated Meetings

Arattai: Has a separate, dedicated "Meetings" tab to create, schedule, and join professional-style video meetings (similar to Zoom or Google Meet) directly within the app.

WhatsApp: Only offers a standard group video calling function (currently up to 8 participants), which is for instant communication, not structured scheduling.

2. "Pocket" for Storage

Arattai: Features a dedicated "Pocket" section. This is a purpose-built, separate personal cloud space for storing notes, links, photos, and files privately.

WhatsApp: Uses the "Message Yourself" chat. While functional for saving notes, it is a regular chat entry that can feel cluttered and is not a dedicated, organized storage hub.

3. No Ads & Data Privacy

Arattai: Completely Ad-Free and promises no monetization of user data for advertising. Data is stored on servers in India.

WhatsApp: While chats are private, it is part of the Meta ecosystem and is increasingly integrated with the ad-heavy Meta infrastructure. Ads are being tested in Status/Channels.

4. Mentions for Focus

Arattai: Includes a dedicated "Mentions" tab/page. This aggregates every message in every group where you were tagged (@user), acting as a single, centralized notification hub.

WhatsApp: Requires users to manually navigate to each group chat to see if they were mentioned, or rely solely on general notifications, leading to information overload in busy groups.

5. Low-Bandwidth Optimization

Arattai: Built to be lightweight and is highly optimized for low-end devices and slower, 2G/3G networks, making it accessible in bandwidth-constrained regions.

WhatsApp: Requires a relatively stable internet connection for optimal performance. It can be resource-intensive on older or budget smartphones.