# Message Peeping Tom > Smart message peeker! Read without being seen, even deleted messages Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** HSTAR - **Category:** SOCIAL - **Downloads:** 3,910,197 - **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (47,197 ratings) - **Version:** 3.6.23 - **Last updated:** 2026-04-07 - **First published:** 2014-08-21 - **Publisher country:** TW - **Size:** 51 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-05 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom) - **Website:** [https://holiestar.github.io/privacy\_policy/privacy\_policy\_enus.html](https://holiestar.github.io/privacy_policy/privacy_policy_enus.html) - **Privacy policy:** [https://holiestar.github.io/privacy\_policy/privacy\_policy\_enus.html](https://holiestar.github.io/privacy_policy/privacy_policy_enus.html) ## Description Message Peeping Tom is your ultimate messaging assistant designed to relieve read receipt anxiety. It lets you peek at messages on major platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and more without the sender knowing. Never rush to reply or miss out on important messages due to pressure — enjoy complete invisibility while reading. Additionally, recover deleted or unsent messages that others thought were lost forever. Beyond stealth reading, Message Peeping Tom offers smart analytics including chat enthusiasm scores, ghosting rate analysis, optimal chat times, and even decoding favorite emojis and catchphrases to help you understand your conversations better. With features like instant app switching and privacy locks, all your messages stay private and local to your device. Simplify your social interactions and regain control over your messaging today! ## Rankings - #28,833 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users widely praise the app for easy setup and true remote spying, including access to messages, calls, and social apps to gather evidence of cheating. It’s often described as reliable and ad-free. However, many reviews note that it is a paid service and some report remote functionality issues or inconsistent performance. The involvement of third-party 'hackers' in some reviews also raises safety and legitimacy concerns for potential users. ### Pros - Easy to use and user-friendly - Remote access to the partner's phone without physical access - Monitors a wide range of data (WhatsApp, calls, texts, deleted messages, social media) - Provides concrete evidence of cheating; reliable and accurate - No disruptive ads; smooth user experience ### Cons - Requires payment; not free - Some reviews report it does not work remotely or has reliability issues - Involves third-party 'hackers' or spy services, raising safety/legitimacy concerns - Mixed performance across different devices; not always consistent ## Similar extensions and apps - [Peekly: Unseen Chat & Track](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messagetracker.unread.tracker) — 3,159,838 users, 4.07 / 5 - [Peep!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/xyz.alpacapeep.santa) — 168 users - [Unseen Chat: Unseen Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fs.unseen.chat.messages) — 2,308 users - [Unseen Chat: Read Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unseenchat.readmessage.tracker) — 15,468 users - [Hidden Read - Unseen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beckychen.justread) — 1,914 users - [UnseenPeek: Unseen Chat Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.project.jjan.eggtalk) — 21,319 users - [Message Peeping - ReadNotReply](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beckychen.readbutnotreply) — 4,971 users - [Message Checker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gogolook.messagechecker) — 1,108,449 users, 4.51 / 5 - [Message Recovery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irihon.katalkcapturer) — 3,688,355 users, 4.05 / 5 - [Private Read - No Blue Ticks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.frankyapps.privateread.prws) — 2,406,635 users, 3.99 / 5 - [SAID - Smart Alerts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hyperbyte.converbration) — 67,995 users, 4.49 / 5 - [GhostMeter : Anti-Ghosting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.ghostmeter.app) — 31 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.holiestep.msgpeepingtom)