# Private Messaging

> Private SMS app with secure, fast, and clutter-free messaging experience.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nerve.opengenetics](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nerve.opengenetics)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nerve.opengenetics`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simple Utility Tools
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 209,312
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (1,213 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2021-07-09
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nerve.opengenetics)
- **Website:** [https://nerveopengenetics.jk-txt.com](https://nerveopengenetics.jk-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/com.nerve.opengenetics](https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/com.nerve.opengenetics)

## Description

**Private Messaging** is a secure, minimalistic SMS and messaging app tailored for users in the United States seeking privacy and simplicity. This ad-free, tracker-free application keeps all your data on your device, eliminating cloud backups and third-party analytics to ensure full control over your conversations.

Key features include a clean, customizable interface supporting light and dark modes, full support for SMS/MMS including multimedia messages, and compatibility with Dual SIM phones and US carriers. The app works entirely offline, making it ideal for emergency situations or low connectivity areas. It provides essential messaging tools such as spam blocking, conversation pinning, quick replies, and smart sorting without unnecessary bloat. Free and optimized for performance, Private Messaging is perfect for professionals, minimalists, and privacy advocates who want a fast, reliable, and private texting experience without compromises.

## Rankings

- #156,067 — Overall

## 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_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_SMS`
- `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.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `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.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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.nerve.opengenetics.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.nerve.opengenetics.assistant.RECEIVE_BROADCAST_PERMISSION`
- `com.nerve.opengenetics.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

Users appreciate the app's attractive interface, ease of use, and effectiveness for private messaging. However, many are frustrated by constant and intrusive pop-up ads, including inappropriate content that disrupts usage. Some users report privacy features not functioning properly and difficulties with account login. Despite these issues, the app is still considered one of the best options for simple private messaging by several users.

### Pros

- App is attractive and easy to use
- Efficient and does what it promises
- Good for simple and private messaging
- Users find it useful and readable
- Regarded as one of the best apps for messaging

### Cons

- Persistent and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- Pop-up ads are inappropriate and annoying
- Issues with privacy features not working as expected
- Problems with account login and recognition
- App has bugs and problematic updates

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