# Messages

> Messages: Fast, simple SMS app with scheduling and smart features.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.native.messages`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SMS Text Messages
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 6,177,499
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (18,100 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.56
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-22
- **First published:** 2023-08-17
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.native.messages)
- **Website:** [https://nativemessages.jk-txt.com](https://nativemessages.jk-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/com.native.messages](https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/com.native.messages)

## Description

**Messages** is a fast and reliable SMS messaging app designed for Android devices, enabling you to send and receive text messages without requiring an internet connection. It features an intuitive design with an After Call screen for quick access to your SMS inbox immediately after calls.

Key features include message scheduling, group messaging, spam blocking, message backup and restore, customizable notifications, dark mode, and the ability to pin chats for easy management. With a strong focus on privacy, Messages ensures your data remains local, never sharing personal information without your consent. This free app also supports ads to maintain free usage.

Download Messages to enjoy effortless, secure, and convenient texting with smart features that fit your communication needs on Android.

## Rankings

- #20,652 — Overall
- #197 — Communication (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.BIND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `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_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `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.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.native.messages.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.native.messages.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `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

Overall, reviews show a generally positive impression of Messages on Android: good to excellent quality, easy and pleasant to use, with appreciations and love from users. The main recurring drawback is ads, which many find disruptive. A few mentions of issues like unsent or disappearing messages exist but are not widely echoed. Core texting/calling functionality appears solid, while the ad experience is the primary drawback.

### Pros

- Good/very good/excellent quality and performance.
- Fun and pleasant to use.
- Positive sentiment with expressions of love and appreciation.
- Overall useful texting app with favorable feedback.

### Cons

- Advertisements are disturbing / intrusive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.native.messages)