# Messages Improved

> Like your SMS messages app, but improved with secure messaging (RCS), AI & more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mei.messages.improved](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mei.messages.improved)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mei.messages.improved`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Messages + AI
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 31,007
- **Rating:** 3.69 / 5 (158 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.15-Prod-Mei-Messages-Improved
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-05
- **First published:** 2020-07-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mei.messages.improved)
- **Website:** [https://messagesimproved.com/](https://messagesimproved.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://textmei.com/legal/](https://textmei.com/legal/)

## Description

Messages Improved is the ultimate Android messaging app that enhances your standard SMS experience with advanced features like secure end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, AI-powered service matching, and full customization. Organize conversations with folders and labels, customize themes, send high-quality media, schedule or cancel messages, and enjoy voice messaging. The app integrates a unique "Stream" providing content and recommendations relevant to your chats, blending social media with messaging without being intrusive.

Additionally, users can participate in campaigns to promote services or products, earning credits redeemable for mobile data airtime. Compatible with MightyText, Pushbullet, and mySMS for seamless desktop access, and supports syncing with Android wearables. Messages Improved emphasizes privacy, requiring only your phone number for authentication and message functionality. Upcoming updates will focus on core secure messaging features as Play Store policies change.

## Rankings

- #364,911 — Overall

## Review summary

Messages Improved is a highly customizable and visually appealing messaging app appreciated for unique features like message scheduling and credit earning. However, multiple users report significant bugs including delays, glitches, and unreliable message reception. Login issues arise due to emulator detection errors, causing frustration. Additionally, vital functionalities such as blocking contacts and draft management are missing, and data retention across devices is poor. These issues diminish the app's usability despite its promising features and design.

### Pros

- Highly customizable with many themes and appearance options.
- Smooth and fast performance for some users without lag or hanging.
- Offers unique features like scheduling messages, large video file sending, and credit earning through ads.
- User friendly with an appealing interface and design.
- Supports importing WhatsApp chats (desired feature noted).

### Cons

- App is very buggy with glitches such as delayed message loading and app freezing.
- Issues with login especially due to false detection of emulator usage block phone authentication.
- Problems with MMS and group messaging functionality; receiving messages is unreliable for some.
- Lack of standard SMS app features like blocking contacts and draft message indication.
- App data and preferences are not retained when switching devices, causing inconvenience.

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