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Messages

LiveiMessages1 app · 6.6M installsToolsFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $10.99 per itemcom.messagesgo.messanger

Text messaging app with schedule SMS, backup, blocking & dark mode features.

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Total installs
6,637,644
exact · Play shows 5,000,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
3.7★
29K ratings · 1.5K reviews
Released
25 Feb 2019
7.6y ago
Last update
3 Sept 2026
v12.3 · 1mo ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
6.5M7.4M8.2M9.1M10M10 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
6.5M7.4M8.2M9.1M10M10 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

00.30.50.8111 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Change timeline

Full history

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

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties Messages, Photos and videos and 4 others
  • No data collected
  • Data is encrypted in transit

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

28 in 9 groups
13 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
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
  • Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM card
  • Receive incoming picture messages and could read or delete them before you see them
  • Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codes
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
SMSSensitive4

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
  • Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS
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
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
OtherSensitive13

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 detailed battery use data, which can reveal which apps you useread battery statistics · BATTERY_STATS
  • 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
  • Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
  • Temporarily turn off your screen lock, for example to show an incoming calldisable your screen lock · DISABLE_KEYGUARD
  • 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
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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 connected with Messages, a fast, simple, and reliable SMS app designed to make texting easy. Whether you want to send a quick message, share photos, contacts, or keep your chats organized, Messages brings everything together in one clean and powerful messenger. Key Features: • Send & Receive SMS – Enjoy smooth and reliable text messaging without delays. • Archive Messages – Keep your inbox organized by archiving conversations you don’t want to delete. • Local Backup & Restore – Save all your SMS securely on your phone storage and restore anytime. • Schedule SMS – Set reminders, birthday wishes, or important updates to be sent automatically at the right time. • Block Spam & Unwanted Numbers – Manually block numbers or specific messages to stay in control. • Attach Contacts – Share important contact details directly from your messages. • Delete Conversations – Clear old or unwanted chats in seconds. • Pin Conversations to Top – Always keep your important chats within easy reach. • Multi-Language Support - Use the app in your preferred language. • Dark Mode & Light Mode – Choose the theme that fits your style and comfort. • Custom Swipe Actions – Quickly archive, delete, or pin conversations with simple gestures. • After-Call Screen - Instantly send or schedule a message right after calls. Why Choose Messages? • Simple, fast, and lightweight design. • Works as your default SMS app with full control. • Local-only backup keeps your messages secure on your device. Perfect For: • Users looking for a SMS app. • Anyone who needs a text messaging app with scheduling. • People who want a simple, clean, and private messenger without unnecessary features. The Messages app also comes with After-Call features that let you instantly send or schedule messages right after a call. Download Messages – SMS & Text Messaging App today and make your conversations smarter, faster, and more organized. Privacy: • We never collect your personal information or data without your consent. • Messages does not upload your personal SMS or backups to the cloud. All backups remain on your device. • Location data is used only to improve app analytics and may be shared with trusted third-party services in compliance with Google Play policy.

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