BlueBubbles

Name: BlueBubbles
Rating: 4.616667 (1658 reviews)
Author: BlueBubbles

By: BlueBubbles App

BlueBubbles brings iMessage to your Android device! (macOS required)

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

340,117 ▲ 358

Data as of 2026-09-09

Rating:

4.62 +3

(1,658)

Version:

1.15.0

Last updated: 2026-08-13

Ranking

#121,958 ▲ 69

Overall

Features & Capabilities

BlueBubbles is an open-source, cross-platform app ecosystem designed to bring iMessage to Android, Windows, Linux, and Web users by requiring a macOS device (physical or virtual). It enables sending and receiving texts, media, location, and supports advanced features like tapbacks, stickers, read receipts, typing indicators, and message editing.

Key features include a robust theming engine, iOS or Android-style interfaces, scheduled messaging, and the ability to mute or archive conversations. Users can optionally enable private API features and run BlueBubbles as a foreground service for direct server notifications. Comprehensive setup guides, documentation, and community support via Discord are available to help users configure and customize their messaging experience seamlessly.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Open Source Developer Tools

By:

BlueBubbles

Downloads:

340,117 358

Rating:

4.62

(1,658) 3 new ratings

Version:

1.15.0 Last updated: 2026-08-13

Version code:

20002070

Creation date:

2020-09-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk

Size:

211.67MB

Email:

bl*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 121,958 ▲ 69

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

BlueBubbles

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluebubbles.messaging

Email:

bl*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://bluebubbles.app

User Reviews

The app delivers iMessage on Android and works well for many after a setup, with strong developer support and a robust feature set. However, setup is often challenging, and users report intermittent crashes, Cloudflare-related reliability issues, and some feature limitations without private API. Signing into Apple/iCloud can also be burdensome. Overall it’s one of the best iMessage-on-Android options, but requires patience and occasional troubleshooting, sometimes including Mac involvement for full functionality.

Pros

Provides an iMessage-like experience on Android
Generally works after setup and remains reliable
Dedicated, supportive developers with ongoing updates
Cross-ecosystem messaging support (Mac/Apple ecosystem integration)
Feature set close to iMessage (core functionality)

Cons

Setup can be tricky or painful
Occasional crashes and instability (especially during resync or on open)
Cloudflare-based hosting can cause reliability issues; ngrok is a common workaround
Some features are limited or buggy without private API (e.g., Find My)
Signing in to Apple/iCloud can be onerous and raises privacy concerns