# Messages: SMS & MMS > Modern SMS & MMS: Themes, Dual SIM, Quick Reply, Backup & More! Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.promessage.message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.promessage.message) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.promessage.message` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Gather Media Yazılım Ticaret Limited Şirketi - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 19,866,185 - **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (58,299 ratings) - **Version:** 3.3.7 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-01 - **First published:** 2016-05-16 - **Publisher country:** TR - **Size:** 83 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.promessage.message) - **Website:** [https://gathermedia.com.tr/](https://gathermedia.com.tr/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://gathermedia.com.tr/privacy.html](https://gathermedia.com.tr/privacy.html) ## Description **Messages: SMS & MMS** is a modern and innovative messaging app designed to enhance your texting experience. Featuring a clean and responsive Material Design interface, it transforms traditional SMS and MMS with vibrant themes, dual and multi-SIM support, and intuitive message management. Key features include smart notifications, automatic and manual night modes, group chats, voice search, and message backup and restore options. The app also supports quick replies directly from notifications or Wear OS watches, message blocking, and accessibility enhancements. With continuous updates and a focus on reliability and personalization, Messages: SMS & MMS offers a comprehensive and enjoyable messaging platform for all Android users. ## Rankings - #7,643 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `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.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `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.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.promessage.message.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` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Overall, users praise Messages: SMS & MMS for being easy to use and providing strong, reliable messaging. Many rate it highly (very good/excellent) and express positive enthusiasm. The primary downsides are intrusive ads and occasional crashes, plus a weak search feature that makes locating messages difficult. A few reviewers also flag privacy concerns about data exposure. Despite these issues, the app is generally seen as a solid, effective messaging tool. ### Pros - Easy to use and intuitive for messaging - High overall quality and reliability (rated very good/excellent) - Positive sentiment and enthusiasm (love it, best app, fantastic) - Great for communication and everyday use - Strong performance and usefulness for messaging ### Cons - Intrusive ads and ads-related annoyance - Occasional crashes affecting stability - Weak search functionality (finding messages by keyword/number is difficult) - Privacy concerns (too much information being exposed) ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages: SMS & MMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessages.smsmms) — 132,078 users, 3.81 / 5 - [Messages - SMS & MMS Texting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.genius.messenger.sms.messages) — 196,405 users, 4.08 / 5 - [Messages SMS & MMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.message.textmms) — 55 users - [SMS Messenger: Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mms.sms.messages.text.free) — 5,080,990 users, 4.30 / 5 - [Text Messages: SMS + MMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.smstext) — 7,559 users, 3.80 / 5 - [Messages Text SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/messages.chatsms.freechatmsg) — 1,054,055 users, 4.21 / 5 - [Messages - SMS, Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.ios.colorsms) — 58,286 users, 4.35 / 5 - [Messenger : Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessage.sms.messages.chat) — 65,635 users, 4.26 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Texting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messgenger.chatapp.smsmessenger) — 5,538 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.textmessage.messanger) — 92,460 users, 4.07 / 5 - [Messages: Text & SMS Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.communication.messages.textsmsapp) — 937 users - [Messages – SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.smstextapp.messenger) — 10,632 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.promessage.message)