Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts Android

Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts

Stuck typing the SMS over & over? Add a SMS shortcut

Features & Capabilities

Create home screen widgets that instantly create a predefined TXT / SMS message to a contact. The widgets act like shortcuts to send messages.

Choose the contact and write the message. Each time you click the widget your message will be ready to send in your default SMS app.

NOTE: This app previously sent SMS directly. Due to changes beyond our control we can no longer do this and instead launch the default SMS app.

Features
• Customizable countdown timer before sending message to stop accidental tap.
• Add 1 or more contacts to each message.
• You can choose what text appears on the widget.
• Lots of different colors to distinguish your widgets.
• Optionally choose to save your text message in your phone's outbound sent items.
• Edit messages on the fly.
• Small 1 x 1 sized widget.
• NO advertising, banners etc.

Examples:
• Let your spouse know that you're going to be home in 30min.
• Tell your boss that you are running 5min late
• Let your friend know that you are free to catchup.
• Write your own, you're free to decide!!
• Perform some home automation

NOTE: The words 'sent by Tap2Text' are automatically added to the end of each message. If you want to remove this simply purchase the 'Tap2Text Unlock' application from the store or use the in-app purchase button.

Translations
• Polish - Thanks Łukasz Siadaczka for providing

F.A.Q
• How to add widget to Home screen
On home screen press "menu", then "add", click on "widgets" and choose "Tap2Text" from the list
(If you can't press add button for some reason, workaround is to press and hold any space on the home screen and a menu pops up)
On most of devices with Android 4.0 widget can be found under "Widgets" tab in app drawer
• Can't find Tap2Text in list of Widgets
Try to restart home launcher application (or device)
• Wrap text on Widget label
Use \n to add a newline into your widget label.

Feedback? Questions? Please contact me at support@socketsoftware.com and I'll do my best to fix any bugs ASAP. I've tested this app extensively on a few different Android devices and versions, but there's always a chance things won't work perfectly on another device I haven't been able to test. Please let me know if you're having troubles, so I can investigate a fix for your particular device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Socket Software
Downloads:
10,183 5
Rating:
2.11
(99)
0.11
Version:
6.0 Last updated: 2024-08-16
Version code:
60
Creation date:
2012-03-10
Publisher country:
AU AU
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
  • com.socketsoftware.tap2text.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
1.11MB
Email:
su*****@socketsoftware.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Socket Software
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socketsoftware.tap2text
Email:
su*****@socketsoftware.com
Website:
http://www.socketsoftware.com

User Reviews

Reviewers praise ease of use and SMS automation when the app works, especially on Android Oreo. However, a core problem is the loss of one-tap sending after updates and policy changes, forcing manual or double taps. Pro purchases frequently fail, with refunds requested or payments deducted without access. Other recurring issues include widget bugs, such as unwanted extra text, oversized icons, and confusing character limits. Overall, reliability and the change to instant send are the main pain points, while the app’s automation concept remains valued when the features work.
Pros
  • Easy to use and simple setup.
  • Effective automation for sending SMS / commands.
  • Works on Android Oreo and is easy to set up for SMS automation.
Cons
  • No longer sends SMS automatically; requires manual confirmation or two taps due to policy/update.
  • Pro purchases not unlocking or refund issues; payments deducted but features unavailable.
  • Widget/text bugs: extra appended text, large icons, and confusing text limits.
Recent reviews
The new version does not send sms automatically. Instead you have to confirm sending. I installed the old 4.0 version and now it works with one tap on widget.
by Go*****, 2023-05-01

The App don't do what is said in the video and in the description. We need to press Send in message app, useless, it's supposed to be one touch only. I paid the Pro version, and the App it's not working as it should be, How to refund?
by Cl*****, 2023-01-07
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