# Messages: SMS Messenger > Fast, secure, and smart messaging application Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmsg.messagesapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmsg.messagesapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.textmsg.messagesapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Solidweb tech - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 1,941,064 - **Rating:** 4.06 / 5 (3,077 ratings) - **Version:** 1.1.4 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-09 - **First published:** 2025-04-01 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 34 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textmsg.messagesapp) - **Website:** [https://rjmisstry.blogspot.com/](https://rjmisstry.blogspot.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/msgprivcay/home](https://sites.google.com/view/msgprivcay/home) ## Description **Messages** is a top-tier SMS and chat app that ensures fast, secure, and organized communication. It supports SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging through a sleek and user-friendly interface. ### Key Features: - **Fast & Secure SMS:** Seamlessly send and receive messages. - **Group Messaging:** Easily create and manage group chats. - **Message Scheduling:** Plan your messages to send later. - **Spam Protection:** Block unwanted contacts and filter spam. - **Customization:** Choose from dark mode and multiple themes. - **Smart Reply & Quick Actions:** AI-powered replies to speed up chats. - **Privacy:** End-to-end encryption where supported. - **Custom Notifications:** Personalize ringtones and alerts per contact. Experience the future of texting with Messages, a lightweight and efficient app designed to enhance your communication while safeguarding your privacy. ## Rankings - #45,897 — 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.CALL_PHONE` - `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_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.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `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.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.textmsg.messagesapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Overall, users find the Messages: SMS Messenger app easy to use, free, and good for staying in touch with friends and family. However, recurring complaints include intrusive ads, weak Facebook integration with outdated messaging compared to FB Messenger, occasional launch issues, and missing features like stickers. ### Pros - Easy to use / convenient - Free to use - Helps you stay in touch with family and friends - Generally reliable / works well ### Cons - Ads are intrusive and annoying - Weak Facebook integration / not up-to-date with Facebook Messenger - App sometimes fails to open / launch issues - Missing features like stickers ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages - Text SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fastchat.messaging.messagestextsms.securechatapp) — 32 users - [Text Messages - SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.androidmessages.sms.textmessage.textra) — 1,611 users, 4.60 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Texting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messgenger.chatapp.smsmessenger) — 5,538 users - [Messages: Quick SMS & Chat App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/messages.sms.cbnt.message.app) — 1,099 users - [Messages: Quick SMS & Chat App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/messages.sms.android.apps.messaging.message) — 183 users - [Messages - Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.textmessages.readsms) — 130,938 users, 3.87 / 5 - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freevpn.vpnmaster.proxyvpn) — 1,326,694 users, 4.05 / 5 - [Messages SMS App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.app.messagesmsapp) — 62 users - [Messages: Text Message, SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessages.chat.sms.messanger) — 3,104 users - [Messages App: SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.app.sms.messenger) — 30,165 users, 3.88 / 5 - [Messages SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smsessenger.chat) — 6,623 users - [Messages : Text Messages SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.message.text.sms) --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmsg.messagesapp)