# Messages

> SMS Messenger is a \<b\>lightning-fast messaging app.\</b\>

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessage.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessage.messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.textmessage.messenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Messages - SMS Messenger
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 17,327,711
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (147,338 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2023-11-25
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textmessage.messenger)
- **Website:** [https://www.messagesapp.in/](https://www.messagesapp.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/dominicinfotech027/home](https://sites.google.com/view/dominicinfotech027/home)

## Description

**SMS Messenger📱** is a lightning-fast messaging app designed for instant, seamless communication. It ensures messages are delivered in real-time, allowing you to stay connected without delays. With end-to-end encryption, your conversations remain private and secure.

This app features a sleek, intuitive interface suitable for users of all experience levels. You can create group chats, share photos, videos, and voice messages effortlessly. Push notifications keep you updated, while powerful search and archive functions help organize your conversations. Customize your messaging experience with language settings and quick replies to respond faster.

Download SMS Messenger now and transform your messaging experience with speed, security, and simplicity!

## Rankings

- #8,668 — 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.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `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.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.textmessage.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews largely praise the app as good to excellent, with several examples of it solving SMS sending problems. The dominant negative theme is the heavy presence of ads, including frustration over a paid option to remove them and the ad-related usability issues. A few reviews mention appreciation and positive sentiment, but the ad burden is the most consistently mentioned drawback across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception (good/very good/excellent).
- Solves SMS sending issues for users who had problems with the default app.
- Users express appreciation and affection for the app (thank you, love this app).

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads across the app.
- Pay-to-remove-ads model is disliked by some users.
- Ad clutter leads to usability issues and complications in using the app.

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