# Chomp SMS

> Chomp is an ultra-customizable feature rich SMS and MMS app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.p1.chompsms](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.p1.chompsms)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.p1.chompsms`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Delicious
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 16,736,554
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (339,224 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.29
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2026-07-31
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p1.chompsms)
- **Website:** [https://chompsms.com](https://chompsms.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chompsms.com/privacyapp](https://chompsms.com/privacyapp)

## Description

Chomp SMS is an ultra-customizable SMS and MMS messaging app that offers users extensive control over their messaging experience. With over 10 million users, Chomp SMS features passcode locks, privacy options, scheduled SMS sending for reminders and birthdays, and the ability to stop a text mid-sending. Users can pin favorite conversations, block unwanted messages, add signatures, and utilize quick reply popups, even from the lock screen.

The app allows unlimited customization including notification LED colors, ringtones, vibration patterns, screen colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Chomp SMS supports the latest emojis from Android, Twitter, JoyPixels, and iOS styles with diversity options. It also includes a handy "Mark as Unread" feature for better message management. Fully compatible with Pushbullet, MightyText, Android Wear, and Android Auto, Chomp SMS enhances notifications and quick replies across devices. The app is free with ads, which can be removed via a one-time purchase, ensuring all features remain accessible forever.

## Rankings

- #8,943 — Overall
- #118 — Communication (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `andoid.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BACKUP`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `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_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_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.p1.chompsms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `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`

## Review summary

Chomp SMS is praised for its deep customization, fast performance, and feature-rich experience, with ongoing updates and support. The main downsides are ad exposure in the free version, occasional bloat requiring cleanup, and some removal of personalization options. Overall, it’s a popular, versatile SMS app that many users rely on across devices.

### Pros

- Extensive customization and theming options (themes, fonts, colors, sizes).
- Fast, reliable performance that handles long messages and media well.
- Rich feature set including quick replies, message scheduling, and easy media attachments.
- Active development with frequent updates and responsive support.

### Cons

- Ads in the free version after an initial period (intrusive or persistent ads).
- App can feel bloated over time, requiring manual cache/messaging cleanup.
- Some customization features have been removed (reducing personalization).
- Occasional group messaging issues reported by users (inconsistent group texts).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.p1.chompsms)