Smart Messages

Name: Smart Messages
Rating: 4.17 (23917 reviews)
Author: SMS/MMS/RCS

LiveSMS/MMS/RCS1 app · 4.4M installsCommunicationFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $10.99 per itemcom.messages.chat

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Total installs: 4,444,822
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 4.2★
Released: 22 Nov 2019
Last update: 11 Nov 2024
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 🇹🇿 Tanzania (~100%).

Tanzania100%#196 Top free · Communication

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	TZ	#196	▼ 7

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Collects data Personal info and Photos and videos
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

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

34 in 13 groups

19 Sensitive9 Notable6 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
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Record sound using your phone's microphone
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phone

CalendarSensitive1

Access to your calendar events and their details

Add, change or delete calendar events and email guests, without telling the calendar owneradd or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge · WRITE_CALENDAR

ContactsSensitive2

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phonemodify your contacts · WRITE_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

SMSSensitive7

Access to read, send, and edit your text messages

Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM cardread your text messages (SMS or MMS) · READ_SMS
Receive incoming picture messages and could read or delete them before you see themreceive text messages (MMS) · RECEIVE_MMS
Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codesreceive text messages (SMS) · RECEIVE_SMS
Receive and handle WAP push messages, such as alerts for incoming picture messagesreceive text messages (WAP) · RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH
Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS
Change or delete text messages (SMS and MMS) stored on your phoneedit your text messages (SMS or MMS) · WRITE_SMS
Read emergency alert messages your carrier broadcasts to phones in your arearead cell broadcast messages · READ_CELL_BROADCASTS

PhoneSensitive2

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

Call phone numbers without your input, which may cost you moneydirectly call phone numbers · CALL_PHONE
See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

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
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

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
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

Device & app historyNotable1

Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history

See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps · GET_TASKS

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive11

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

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
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
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
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

Smart Messages is the Best SMS, MMS & RCS (Chat) replacement texting app for your phone, with the greatest advanced and rich chat features for a gorgeous and fast texting experience with your friends. And the best part? It’s all completely free! Rich Communication Features Smart Messages packs a modern Delivery and Read Receipt feature for SMS/MMS that works just like in popular instant messaging apps but without creating an account. It also has a fast and accurate Typing Indicator that shows you when your friends are texting you. Note: The delivery receipts work out of the box, however the read receipts and typing indicator require Internet access and that your contacts use Smart Messages too. Rich Communication Features are compatible with every phone number and all mobile carriers. Smart Messages is the BEST alternative to your stock SMS, MMS and RCS (chat) texting app, and the 1st messaging app with a predictive AI engine that anticipates what you want so you don’t have to search. See, not all texting apps are the same. If you are looking for the best SMS app 2023 look no further. With Smart Messages you get a messenger with first-class user experience, saving you time and making your life easier. Smart Messages has a great user interface based on the latest Material Design principles and offers the most complete set of features that you will love: read receipts and typing indicator (RCS features are only available to Smart Messages users), group chat, fast replies, emoji predictions based on intelligent emotion recognition in your text messages, easy sharing of videos, images, your geolocation… Texting with friends and family will never be the same! Smart Messages is 100% FREE FOREVER (NO subscription, NO paid features), does not track you, and protects your privacy as well as your phone data! Download now the best SMS app for Android and start a magical journey! Spam Blocker Mark any conversation as spam, and all similar messages will automagically go to spam next time you receive them. Group Chat Send and receive messages from multiple recipients, all in the same place. Please be aware that your carrier may limit this feature. Dual SIM Switch easily between two phone numbers. Smart Notifications Answer directly from notifications with a full-featured experience. Fast Reply Respond to messages even faster with smart suggestions. Magic Cards Smart Messages uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show you relevant actions when you need them, like a "Copy code" option when you receive a code or one-time password (OTP). It can also show you smart actions for calls, emails, maps and calendar events. Display Magic Cards with a short tap on any message marked with the ✨ icon. Pro Tip: You can also share Magic Cards! Just long press the card and choose if you want to send it to your current contact (drop on the right button) or to someone else (left button). Pin to Top Long-press to pin your favorite chats on top of the list. Mass Sending Bulk send any message with the multiple SMS option. Schedule sending Define a date and time and automatically postpone sending a message. Dark Mode Manually or automatically switch to dark mode at predefined hours. Emoji Predictions Get emoji suggestions related with the emotion in your message. Download this option from “Settings” – it’s free! Wallpapers and Themes Personalize screens and chat bubbles with custom colors, and set cool wallpapers or any of your own pictures as background in your chats. And more... Spam box, contact blocking, notification privacy, scroll buttons, etc. Completely Free Smart Messages is forever free of charge and without subscription. Your privacy is our top priority! We don’t store any of your data on our servers. Check out our Privacy Policy for more details about our commitment to protect your privacy.

What's new

• Magic Card to open Maps when an address is detected • Performance improvement and minor bug fixes

Growing in Communication

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