# Messages – SMS & MMS Messenger

> Send SMS & MMS fast with chat lock, dark mode, emojis & custom colors.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.messaging.schedule.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FORBIS s.r.o.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 835,720
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (1,943 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2017-09-21
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 9.44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messaging.schedule.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.forbis.sk](https://www.forbis.sk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://forbis.sk/apps/privacy-policy?id=com.messaging.schedule.android](https://forbis.sk/apps/privacy-policy?id=com.messaging.schedule.android)

## Description

Messages – SMS & MMS Messenger is a fast, simple, and secure Android messaging app that makes sending SMS and MMS effortless. With a clean, intuitive interface you can share photos, GIFs, and emojis in one tap, personalize conversations with custom colors and dark mode, and protect chats using a PIN or emoji lock.

Built for everyday communication, Messages includes message counters and chat stats, quick media sharing, mute threads, and Street Mode for transparent chats when you're on the move. Lightweight and privacy-minded, it combines speed, customization, and security to upgrade your texting experience.

## Rankings

- #75,670 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.messaging.schedule.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is generally praised for being easy to use and reliable, with frequent positive ratings. However, users repeatedly complain about intrusive ads and occasional bugs or non-working features, and some wish for no-ads or improved reliability. A few note safe, user-friendly design and good texting experience, especially with Gboard integration.

### Pros

- Strong overall positive reception (frequent labels like Excellent/Great/Very good/Love it).
- User-friendly and easy to use, with references to safety and friendliness.
- Gboard integration makes texting easy.
- Reliable performance for everyday messaging.

### Cons

- Ads disrupt the experience, including ad videos to enable features like dark mode; some reviewers express a desire for an ad-free version.
- Usability and reliability concerns: reports of the app not working properly and some features not functioning as expected.

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