Messages: Text SMS

Messages: Text SMS is a communication app for Android from Phone call.

Messages: Text SMS carries a 4.2 star average across 48,755 ratings, with over 1 million installs recorded on Google Play. Reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading recent feedback before installing.

How it compares

Its 4.18 rating matches the 4.22 median for the 200 communication apps we index, placing it in the top 56% of the category by score. By install count it ranks 116 of 200 in this category.

Track record

Messages: Text SMS has been on Google Play for about a year, newer than the 7.0 year median for communication apps in our index.

Update history

The latest release is dated May 20, 2026. Updates arrive periodically rather than on a fixed schedule.

Requirements

• Version: 1.54
• Requires: Android 7.0+
• Download size: Varies with device
• Content rating: Everyone

Cost

The download is free. Inside the app, Messages: Text SMS displays advertising.