# OpenBubbles

> iMessage on Android. Requires a Mac for setup.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.openbubbles.messaging`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OpenBubbles
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 180,371
- **Version:** 1.15.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2026-04-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 315 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openbubbles.messaging)
- **Website:** [https://openbubbles.app](https://openbubbles.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://openbubbles.app/privacy-policy.txt](https://openbubbles.app/privacy-policy.txt)

## Description

OpenBubbles brings iMessage to Android devices by linking to a Mac for setup. Use your Android to send and receive iMessage, react to messages, edit or unsend texts, share profile photos, and make or answer FaceTime calls. Group chat management, typing indicators, stickers, formatted messages, iCloud Shared Albums, FindMy location viewing, and SMS/MMS forwarding to connected Macs or devices are also supported.

Open-source and based on BlueBubbles (not affiliated with Apple), OpenBubbles offers a monthly subscription option or the ability to use a self-hosted iPhone. Sensitive SMS access is only required for SMS forwarding. Full docs, quickstart guides, source code, and Discord support are available on the website and GitHub for setup help and troubleshooting.

## Rankings

- #167,225 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.USE_ICC_AUTH_WITH_DEVICE_IDENTIFIER`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.openbubbles.messaging.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

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