# Right Messages

> Simple and fast SMS messenger

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodwy.smsmessenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodwy.smsmessenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.goodwy.smsmessenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Goodwy
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 428,514
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (3,811 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-07
- **First published:** 2022-11-09
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 9.65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodwy.smsmessenger)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/goodwy/about/privacy-policy-right-messages](https://sites.google.com/view/goodwy/about/privacy-policy-right-messages)

## Description

**Right Messages** is a fast SMS messenger designed with an iOS 16 style interface for a sleek and intuitive messaging experience. It is completely free and ad-free, ensuring you can text without interruptions. The app supports dual SIM cards, making it perfect for users managing multiple numbers.

Privacy is a core focus: the app is open source, requests no unnecessary permissions, and operates without internet access to safeguard your data. Features include a customizable interface allowing you to adjust background colors, text, and icons to fit your style, as well as a number blocking feature to reduce unwanted messages. Right Messages offers a clean, secure, and highly customizable SMS experience for modern users.

## Rankings

- #108,357 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED`
- `com.goodwy.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

Right Messages is praised for its simple, feature-rich UI and as a strong Google Messages alternative, with many users calling it 'very good' and 'awesome.' However, the most cited issues are reliability and monetization. Recurrent problems include sending bugs and freezing, dark mode being gated or inconsistent, unread notifications not always showing, limited language support, and occasional slow loads after updates. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong design and options with a need for stability and clearer pricing.

### Pros

- Simple, intuitive interface with essential features
- Solid performance and reliable usability
- Rich feature set and customization options
- Strong alternative to Google Messages
- Visually appealing design and UI

### Cons

- Frequent sending bugs and freezing; unreliable messaging
- Dark mode gating and inconsistent UI; paid dark mode
- Notification badge/unread count not consistently showing
- Language support is limited
- Performance issues/slow load times after updates

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