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Information about Messages SMS App: Messenger

Category
Developer
Talking Tech
Latest Version
96.7.2
Publish Date
06/21/2019
Rating Count
170K
Comment Count
7.3K

App Feature

A free SMS/MMS messenger focused on reliability, privacy, and spam protection. It supports media sending, group chats, emojis/GIFs/stickers, message scheduling, archiving, folders, and rich customization (themes, fonts, bubble styles).

Verdict

Verdict: A capable, customizable SMS/MMS app with solid spam controls, but ad-heavy and occasionally sluggish unless you pay to remove ads.

Who is it for

Best for:

  • Users who want a simple, fast SMS/MMS app with folders, archiving, and scheduling
  • People who value customization (themes, fonts, bubble styles) and dark mode

Not ideal for:

  • Power users seeking RCS features, desktop pairing, or end-to-end encryption
  • Anyone sensitive to frequent ads or minor UI/feature inconsistencies across devices

Real-world User Experience

Users like it:

Simple, clean interface; reliable SMS/MMS delivery (including attachments) and fast performance; unread message highlighting; conversation archiving; useful customization and dark mode; responsive support for ad-removal issues.

Users complain about:

Intrusive ads until paying; occasional sluggishness or stutter after updates; features/UI can vary by phone; some users lost swipe-to-delete or want deeper theme editing; MMS sometimes requires mobile data instead of Wi‑Fi.

Is it Worth Paying For?

If you like the app, the one‑time purchase to remove ads seems worth it given how prominent ads are for free users. The core SMS/MMS works without paying, but the ad-free upgrade improves day-to-day usability. If you need advanced cloud sync or RCS, your money may be better spent elsewhere.

How it Compares to Alternatives

Compared to Google Messages, this app offers stronger per-user customization and convenient archiving but lacks polished RCS features (typing indicators, high-quality media, web pairing) that Google Messages excels at. Versus Textra/Chomp SMS, it’s similarly lightweight and customizable, though ad load can feel heavier without IAP. Pulse SMS stands out for true multi-device sync (paid); this app claims multi-device access, but traditional SMS syncing is limited—verify before switching for that alone.

Summary

Messages SMS App: Messenger is a straightforward, privacy-conscious SMS/MMS replacement with a tidy UI, robust spam filtering, and conveniences like folders, archiving, and scheduling. It’s well-liked for its simplicity, customization options, and reliability with media, though experiences can vary slightly by device. The chief trade-off is advertising—free users report frequent ads and occasional post-update sluggishness, while the paid ad removal makes it feel much smoother. If you want a customizable SMS app with practical organization tools and can live without RCS or full multi-device sync, this is a strong pick; otherwise, consider Google Messages for RCS or Pulse for cross-device features.

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Developer Information

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Name Talking Tech