# Messages - all in one chat app > text messages is easy text and simple, the most efficient SMS messenger. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.text.messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.text.messages) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.sms.text.messages` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** FABULOUS APPS - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 976,700 - **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (2,881 ratings) - **Version:** 3.6 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-04 - **First published:** 2024-04-19 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 35 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sms.text.messages) - **Website:** [https://smstextmessages.privacyforapps.in](https://smstextmessages.privacyforapps.in/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://privacyforapps.in/app-policy/smstextmessages](https://privacyforapps.in/app-policy/smstextmessages) ## Description Messages is an all-in-one chat app designed to provide a seamless and efficient texting experience. Whether you're sending SMS or MMS, group messages, or sharing fun emojis, GIFs, and stickers, this app makes communication easy and enjoyable. With a user-friendly interface, Messages organizes your conversations chronologically, simplifying message search and management. Enjoy powerful features such as free text messaging without requiring an internet connection, quick message sending after calls, and message blocking for enhanced control. As a reliable SMS messenger, Messages replaces traditional messaging apps with a rich, feature-packed alternative that keeps you connected to friends and family anytime, anywhere. ## Rankings - #69,240 — Overall - #160 — Communication (Free) ## 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.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION` - `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS` - `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `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.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.sms.text.messages.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `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 Reviews are largely positive, praising Messages for being easy to use, fast, and good for staying in touch. Users frequently call it a high-quality or excellent messaging app and some rate it as among their best apps. However, recurring problems include not working properly, difficulty accessing features like contacts and GIFs, and sending/replying issues often tied to RCS vs SMS compatibility. Overall sentiment is strong, with optimism about the app despite notable reliability and feature-accessibility concerns. ### Pros - Easy to use and fast - Good / high-quality messaging app - Great for keeping in touch with people - Best app I've had / highly rated - Excellent / amazing app ### Cons - Not working / reliability issues - Difficulty accessing contacts, GIFs, and other features - Issues with sending and replying (RCS vs SMS errors) ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages - Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mahi.textmessages) — 1,285,911 users, 3.83 / 5 - [Messages : SMS & Text Message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.messages.textmessanger.messagingapp) — 174,882 users, 4.07 / 5 - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.sms.messages.textmessage) — 85 users - [Messages - Text SMS App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.textting.messaging.android) — 950,843 users, 4.30 / 5 - [Messages - Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sendsms.texting.messages.smsmms.messaging) — 63 users - [Messages - Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.app.textmessages.messenger) — 856 users - [Messages: SMS Text Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sms.app.messages.app.message.box.message.rt) — 3,496 users - [Messages - SMS, Text Message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sendmessage.instantmessaging.androidmessages.offlinesms) — 97,363 users, 3.89 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tamia.text.messages.sms.messenger.messaging) — 1,409 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpletext.sms.chat.messaging) — 17,037 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aimessages.sms) — 1,623,647 users, 2.42 / 5 - [Messages - Text SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.messenger.textmessage.sms.messaging) — 34,394 users, 3.98 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.text.messages)