# Messages > Fast, private SMS texting with smart tools for easy and organized messaging. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.redumbrella](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.redumbrella) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.messenger.redumbrella` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Messenger chat - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 199,616 - **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (625 ratings) - **Version:** 2.6 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-24 - **First published:** 2019-04-30 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 47 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messenger.redumbrella) - **Website:** [https://c4382bdcf.app-ads-txt.com/app-ads.txt](https://c4382bdcf.app-ads-txt.com/app-ads.txt) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/redumbrella/home](https://sites.google.com/view/redumbrella/home) ## Description 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. ## Rankings - #159,359 — 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.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `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.messenger.redumbrella.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `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 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 ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages: Text Message, SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessages.chat.sms.messanger) — 3,104 users - [Messages: SMS Text & Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessages.sms.chat.messanger) — 25,362 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.AIchat.text.sms.messenger) — 146,353 users, 3.50 / 5 - [Messages: SMS & Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.text.messages.sms.messenger) — 14 users - [Messages - Fast Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.messages.text.messaging) — 398,894 users, 4.17 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.messages.chat.textmessage.messaging) — 82,174 users, 4.21 / 5 - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.message.fosmessage) — 64 users - [Messages - SMS, Text Message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sendmessage.instantmessaging.androidmessages.offlinesms) — 97,363 users, 3.89 / 5 - [Messages: Text SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.chatcolour.sms) — 82 users - [Messages: SMS Text App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.msg.kmr.message) — 140 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ultra.messagesms) — 2,039 users - [Messages: SMS, Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessage.chating.message.sms.messenger) — 199 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.redumbrella)