# HelloSMS: Quick SMS

> Free SMS — send messages by watching a short rewarded ad

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixoplay.hellosms](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixoplay.hellosms)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pixoplay.hellosms`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PIXOPLAY IT SERVICES (P) LIMITED
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 7,300
- **Version:** 1.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2025-09-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixoplay.hellosms)
- **Website:** [https://pixoplayusa.com](https://pixoplayusa.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pixoplayusa.com/privacy.html](https://pixoplayusa.com/privacy.html)

## Description

HelloSMS — a straightforward SMS composer built for speed and privacy.<br><br>How it works<br>• Enter recipient country code and mobile number.  <br>• Compose a short message (up to 60 characters).  <br>• Watch a short rewarded video ad. After the reward is granted and the ad is closed, your SMS is submitted and recorded locally.<br><br>Key features<br>• Fast single-message workflow designed for portrait screens.  <br>• Rewarded-ad model to cover costs — no subscription required.  <br>• Local history stored on device (SharedPreferences) so you can review past submissions.  <br>• Clear 60-character limit for predictable delivery and simple UX.  <br>• Optional sign-in for account features; sign-in is not required to use the core send feature.<br><br>Privacy &amp; permissions<br>• Message history is stored locally on the device.  <br>• Network permission is used only to fetch ads (Google Mobile Ads). No message content is sent to our servers.  <br>• We do not sell your personal data. See the in-app privacy policy for details.<br><br>Support<br>If ads fail to load, retry after a moment. Use the in-app support option to report issues or request help.<br><br>HelloSMS keeps the process simple and transparent — compose, watch a short ad, and submit your SMS.

## Rankings

- #630,370 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pixoplay.hellosms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Similar extensions and apps

- [LiteSMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.naaman.litesms) — 17 users
- [SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.netmkdmk.sms)
- [SMS Mobile App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aoneahsan.smsapp) — 183 users
- [Right Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodwy.smsmessenger) — 429,365 users, 3.77 / 5
- [Messages: SMS Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.claymo.messenger) — 18 users
- [Messages - SMS Home Launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessage.smsmessages.sms.app) — 32,276 users, 4.10 / 5
- [Messages: SMS & Text](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixels.messages.sms) — 3,696 users
- [Messages - SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.native.android.messages.textsms.messenger) — 142,958 users
- [Messages: Text SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rayma.messages.encryptedmessages) — 774 users
- [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.messages.sms.organizer) — 18,969 users, 1.38 / 5
- [Messages App – Simple SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messageapp.messageappsh) — 292 users
- [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.text.messages.chat) — 2 users

---

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