Messages

Name: Messages
Rating: 3.79 (622 reviews)
Author: Messenger chat

By: Messenger chat

Fast, private SMS texting with smart tools for easy and organized messaging.

Features & Capabilities

Messages is a fast, private SMS app that keeps conversations on-device and works offline for secure, reliable texting. It includes backup and restore, spam blocking, scheduling, message search, pin chats, archiving, and quick replies with a clean, distraction-free UI.

Dual SIM support enhances flexibility, making everyday messaging simple, fast, and organized on any Android device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Privacy & Security

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Version:

2.6 Last updated: 2026-05-24

Version code:

Creation date:

2019-04-30

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Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.SEND_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk

Size:

46.95MB

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 155,502 ▼ 486

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Messenger chat

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messenger.redumbrella

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://c4382bdcf.app-ads-txt.com/app-ads.txt

User Reviews

Users praise Messages for being secure, reliable, and easy to use for texting, with simple navigation and good contact search. However, multiple reviews report serious tablet/device compatibility issues, preventing sending/receiving messages on certain devices. A portion of users express annoyance at ads and privacy-related permissions. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong positives around security and usability, but reliability problems on some devices and intrusive ads/privacy concerns undermine the experience.

Pros

Secure and encrypted, with reliable performance
Simple, easy-to-use texting app
Positive overall quality and favorable reception
Easy to search contacts

Cons

Tablet/device compatibility issues; unable to send/receive messages on some tablets
Excessive ads in the app
Privacy concerns due to invasive permissions
Occasional reliability problems / app fails to function on some devices

Recent reviews

great!

To*****, 2026-03-03

I gave this app a 5 star rating. I don't give many 5's out only because if one gives a 5 to me that means they do not need to improve anything with the site. But I find this site is very deserving of that 5 star rating. Personally I've been using Messages for roughly 5 years now, it's secure, it's encrypted I've never had a problem with the app. I've never had to chat or email customer service for an issue, so for me it's a 5 all the way.