# BlueBubbles

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluebubbles.messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluebubbles.messaging)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bluebubbles.messaging`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BlueBubbles
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 340,117
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (1,658 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2020-09-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 212 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluebubbles.messaging)
- **Website:** [https://bluebubbles.app](https://bluebubbles.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bluebubbles.app/privacy.html](https://bluebubbles.app/privacy.html)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #121,958 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.bluebubbles.messaging.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluebubbles.messaging)