Garmin Messenger™

Name: Garmin Messenger™
Rating: 4.46 (6339 reviews)
Author: Garmin

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Total installs: 1,144,984
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 4.5★
Released: 19 Sept 2022
Last update: 25 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇺🇸 United States (~30%), out of 20 countries where it is charted.

United States30%#128 Top free · Communication
Poland9.1%#60 Top free · Communication
United Kingdom8.6%#107 Top free · Communication
France7.8%#122 Top free · Communication
Germany6.5%#172 Top free · Communication
Italy5.7%#154 Top free · Communication
South Korea4.5%#175 Top free · Communication
Australia4.5%#46 Top free · Communication
Japan4.2%#193 Top free · Communication
Canada3.9%#74 Top free · Communication
Czechia2.5%#41 Top free · Communication
Taiwan2%#101 Top free · Communication
Netherlands1.6%#129 Top free · Communication
Belgium1.6%#69 Top free · Communication
Norway1.5%#32 Top free · Communication
Switzerland1.4%#64 Top free · Communication
Austria1.3%#73 Top free · Communication
Sweden1.1%#87 Top free · Communication
Israel1.1%#111 Top free · Communication
New Zealand1.1%#49 Top free · Communication

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Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Communication	NO	#32	▼ 1
Top free · Communication	CZ	#41	▲ 3
Top free · Communication	AU	#46	=
Top free · Communication	NZ	#49	▲ 5
Top free · Communication	PL	#60	▲ 4
Top free · Communication	CH	#64	▲ 42
Top free · Communication	BE	#69	▲ 6
Top free · Communication	AT	#73	▲ 7
Top free · Communication	CA	#74	▼ 2
Top free · Communication	SE · 10 Oct	#87	—
Top free · Communication	TW	#101	▲ 6
Top free · Communication	GB	#107	▲ 13
Top free · Communication	IL	#111	▲ 11
Top free · Communication	FR	#122	▲ 8
Top free · Communication	US	#128	▲ 2
Top free · Communication	NL	#129	▲ 31
Top free · Communication	IT	#154	▲ 37
Top free · Communication	DE	#172	—
Top free · Communication	KR	#175	▼ 4
Top free · Communication	JP	#193	—

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App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, Personal info and 4 others
Collects data Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

15 in 6 groups

6 Sensitive5 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Record sound using your phone's microphone
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage

ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive1

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive1

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

OtherNotable9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Stay in touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that's not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible Garmin device (1). Automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time, and elevation. (1) See compatible devices here: garmin.com/p/893837#devices (2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device. Note: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.

What's new

- Age Verification - Originating device on LiveTrack session bottom sheet - LiveTrack map card carousel on Chat Details page - Settings->App Info->Diagnostic Report

Growing in Communication

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