# Messages App – Texting App > All-in-one SMS messaging and messages app for secure communication. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage) ## Overview - **ID:** `message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Removed - **Publisher:** Awry Labs Inc. - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 106,244 - **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (584 ratings) - **Version:** 1.31 - **Last updated:** 2026-04-14 - **First published:** 2023-06-18 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 15 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-07-25 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage) - **Website:** [https://awrylabsprivacypolicy.blogspot.com/](https://awrylabsprivacypolicy.blogspot.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://awrylabsprivacypolicy.blogspot.com/2025/06/message-app-sms-texting-app.html](https://awrylabsprivacypolicy.blogspot.com/2025/06/message-app-sms-texting-app.html) ## Description The Messages App – Texting App is a versatile communication tool designed for secure and efficient messaging. It supports SMS and MMS, allowing users to send text messages, photos, videos, and audio files easily. With voice call capabilities and a built-in multimedia gallery, sharing and managing media becomes effortless. Key features include conversational filters for organizing messages by sender type or category, a powerful search function to quickly find messages, customizable notifications, and seamless contact management. Its user-friendly interface and customization options such as themes and font sizes ensure a comfortable, personalized experience. Whether exchanging casual messages or managing complex conversations, this app offers comprehensive tools for Android users seeking enhanced messaging control and convenience. ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `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_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `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` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` - `message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate the Messages App for its ease of use, simple interface, and fast messaging experience. Many find it comfortable and better than some default apps. However, a common complaint is the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt usage. Users also report delays when opening the app and limited multimedia sending capabilities. Customization options are limited, and some features like search and sending contacts have issues. Overall, users like the app's basic functionality but desire improvements in performance, ads management, and additional features. ### Pros - Easy to use with a simple and nice interface - Fast and comfortable messaging experience - Good basic texting app functionality - Overall positive user experience with smooth performance - Affordable compared to default messaging apps ### Cons - Too many ads, which are very annoying and intrusive - Delay or lag when opening the app - Limited features such as no ability to send pictures or GIFs well - Lack of customization options like changing backgrounds, fonts, or text colors - Issues with certain functions like search box not working properly and problems with sending contacts ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages SMS, MMS, Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.messenger.text.chat.messaging) — 11,877 users - [Messages - SMS Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tamia.text.messages.sms.messenger.messaging) — 1,409 users - [SMS Messenger: Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/viz.fastmssg.freeforward) — 13,730 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.smstextingapp.messenger) — 301,082 users, 4.06 / 5 - [Messages - Text SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.messenger.textmessage.sms.messaging) — 34,394 users, 3.98 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Message App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.messaging.text.message.smsmessages) — 88,615 users, 4.35 / 5 - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.textmessenger) — 322,601 users, 4.10 / 5 - [Message App - Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.tetxmessaging.messageapp) — 28,843 users, 4.50 / 5 - [Messsages : SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.convoconnect.messenger.sms.text) — 764 users - [Message App: SMS Text Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messaging.apps.messages.smstext.messages) — 1,298 users - [Messages - SMS Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/messages.smstexting.chat.messenger) — 206 users - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.buildapps.messages) — 11,131 users, 4.64 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/message.sms.free.text.messaging.textmessage)