# Capture Mobile

> Capture Mobile Messenger

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smarsh Inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 19,560
- **Rating:** 2.56 / 5 (120 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.04.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-02
- **First published:** 2014-08-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp)
- **Website:** [http://www.telemessage.com](http://www.telemessage.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.smarsh.com/legal-website-privacy-policy](https://www.smarsh.com/legal-website-privacy-policy)

## Description

Capture Mobile is a secure Android enterprise messaging app designed for organizations requiring compliance, branding, and employee autonomy on BYOD devices. It supports archiving work-related SMS/MMS chats, policy enforcement, and secure communications across the enterprise.

Key features include end-to-end encryption; PIN protection; self-destruct messaging; group messaging; delivery, read, and expiry notifications; fallback to SMS; and support for files, attachments, and location sharing. It also offers Automation APIs for integrating with CRM, ERP, or other systems, plus an Enterprise Number Archiver with a second number, message search and archiving, admin reporting, and secure coworker messaging across web, mobile, and APIs.

## Rankings

- #438,380 — Overall
- #13 — capture

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PREVENT_POWER_KEY`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `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.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Mobile Capture offers good chatting features for work and is better than some other messaging apps. However, many report frequent crashes, login problems, poor contact management, and issues with activation codes. Ads are also a downside for several users. Despite these issues, some find it highly recommended and frequently use it to stay connected.

### Pros

- Has nice chatting features and is good for work communication
- Better than some other messaging apps like WhatsApp
- Frequently used and meets users' requirements
- Highly recommended by some users

### Cons

- App crashes frequently or won't open
- Login issues causing loops back to credentials screen
- Doesn't have its own contact system; merges personal and professional contacts
- Contains ads which some users dislike
- Activation code not received or lagging response

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tm.mms.TeleMessageClientApp)