Garmin Messenger™

Name: Garmin Messenger™
Rating: 4.6 (10512 reviews)
Author: Garmin

By: Garmin

Message with Friends & Family

Features & Capabilities

Garmin Messenger™ connects you with friends and family through paired Garmin devices and the inReach satellite network. It supports direct messaging, group chats, photo and voice messages, and interactive SOS beyond cellphone coverage. Real-time LiveTrack lets loved ones follow your location with distance, time, and elevation.

The app automatically switches between internet, cellular, and satellite networks for reliable connectivity and efficient messaging. A satellite subscription is required for satellite messaging, and users are responsible for complying with local laws where satellite devices are used. Some jurisdictions regulate satellite communications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Communication

By:

Garmin

Rating:

4.60

(10,512) 158 new ratings

Version:

2.8 Last updated: 2026-05-20

Version code:

885090317

Creation date:

2022-09-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

98.90MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 17,472 ▲ 175

Other rankings

#98 in reach keyword 4 ▼ 26

Other platforms

Garmin Messenger™ (v2.8.1)

941,968 4.27

(5,137)

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Developed by:

Garmin

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-messenger/id1550351929

User Reviews

Overall sentiment is negative. The most frequent complaints are crashes and lag, painful activation/setup flows, and persistent billing/subscription management problems (auto-renewals, cancellations, and unexpected charges). Additional recurring issues include difficulty pairing and connecting Garmin devices, syncing problems with InReach Mini 2, and limited cross-platform messaging that prevents contacting non-Garmin users. However, reviewers acknowledge the app’s safety role for remote adventures and its goal of integrating InReach device management within Garmin’s ecosystem. Reliability and usability must improve to realize the value proposition.

Pros

Safety-focused satellite messaging and SOS features for remote adventures
Centralized management of InReach devices and subscriptions within the Garmin ecosystem
Basic messaging between Garmin Messenger users when both sides have the app

Cons

Frequent crashes and performance issues that hinder usability
Activation/setup and login loops that make subscribing or using the app frustrating
Billing and auto-renewal/cancellation issues that are hard to stop
Pairing and connectivity problems with devices, including trouble pairing new devices and syncing with InReach Mini 2
Limited cross-platform messaging and ecosystem integration, including messaging only with Garmin Messenger users and clunky app interoperability across Garmin tools

Recent reviews

Garmin 67i is a great piece of hardware but the software sucks, it should not be so difficult to use in this day and age. They need competition.

by Mz*****, 2026-05-25

Most people use this service for a situation where having mobile phone service is limited which means emergencies and life endangering situations need prompt messaging capabilities. There is a major bug right now preventing use of the messenger app to your contacts. Your only option is to message directly from the device essentially rendering this app worthless. Garmin has sent out zero communication about this to users and as usual getting any customer support is dismal. I had to go find a cellular service area to try to troubleshoot this issue. Unacceptable. Hopefully someone’s life isn’t put in danger because of Garmin’s lack of accountability for resolving this MAJOR outage. Starlink, although a little more expensive, as well as iOS satellite messaging seems to be good enough to justify canceling this service. I do not recommend you keeping your service with Garmin. Your life could depend on it.