# Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.socketsoftware.tap2text](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.socketsoftware.tap2text)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.socketsoftware.tap2text`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Socket Software
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 10,278
- **Rating:** 2.11 / 5 (99 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-16
- **First published:** 2012-03-10
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 1.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socketsoftware.tap2text)
- **Website:** [http://www.socketsoftware.com](http://www.socketsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://socketsoftware.com/tap2textprivacy.html](https://socketsoftware.com/tap2textprivacy.html)

## Description

Tap2Text - SMS / TXT Shortcuts is an Android app that allows users to create home screen widgets that instantly prepare predefined SMS messages for quick sending. With customizable features, you can select contacts, write messages, and easily distinguish between different shortcuts. The app launches your default SMS app to send messages while offering options to save them in your outbound items. Experience hassle-free instant messaging without ads by using Tap2Text!

## Rankings

- #557,809 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `com.socketsoftware.tap2text.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.socketsoftware.tap2text)