# Message Cls - SMS Messenger

> Smarter. Simpler. Reliable. Private.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkyeah.message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkyeah.message)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thinkyeah.message`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smart Protect Mobile
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 4,848,452
- **Rating:** 2.91 / 5 (19,360 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.08
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-31
- **First published:** 2013-12-20
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.message)
- **Website:** [https://chatappsupport.github.io](https://chatappsupport.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chatappsupport.github.io/privacy\_policy.html](https://chatappsupport.github.io/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**Message Classic** is a powerful SMS & MMS messaging extension designed to enhance your communication with smart features and a user-friendly interface. It supports group messaging for seamless collaboration with family, friends, or colleagues, and allows you to schedule texts in advance, perfect for timely reminders or greetings.

Enjoy robust privacy protections with encrypted conversations and customizable notifications to keep your messages secure. Message Classic also includes advanced spam blocking with keyword filters to ensure a clean inbox. Personalize your messaging experience with diverse themes, emojis, stickers, and bubble styles, along with light and night modes.

Best of all, Message Classic is completely free with no hidden fees or subscriptions, delivering a high-quality, reliable texting platform optimized for both personal and professional communication.

## Rankings

- #25,012 — Overall

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_DRM`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MMS_SEND_OUTBOX_MSG`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_APN_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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.thinkyeah.message.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews praise the app for ease of use, a nice interface, strong privacy features, and good customization. The main downsides are nostalgia-driven dissatisfaction with design changes from the old version, plus launch/performace issues and private-list bugs. A minority express concerns about ads/spam. Users seem to value usability and privacy most, while wanting the old feel preserved and smoother bug fixes.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a clean, good-looking interface.
- Strong privacy features (ability to hide messages, private lists, and private lock).
- Rich customization and theming options (color accents and personalization).
- Generally positive reception and usefulness (praises like 'Best app', 'I love this', 'awesome messaging app').

### Cons

- Dislike of changes from the old classic design; nostalgia for the previous Pulse SMS look and feel.
- Installation/launch instability and performance issues (e.g., gets stuck on optimizing).
- Bugs or friction in private-list features (scrolling/activation problems).
- Concerns about ads/spam mentioned by some users.

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