Messenger: SMS Home Launcher

Messenger: SMS Home Launcher sits in the communication category on Google Play, where it is maintained by Telloa Tools App.

Players have given Messenger: SMS Home Launcher an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 5,134 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 3.97 rating sits below the 4.22 median for the 200 communication apps we index, placing it in the top 80% of the category by score. By install count it ranks 144 of 200 in this category.

Track record

Messenger: SMS Home Launcher has been on Google Play for roughly 8 years, which makes it one of the more established titles among the communication apps we index (median 7.0 years). It is still receiving updates, which is a better sign of a maintained product than either figure on its own.

Update history

The latest release is dated Aug 3, 2026. Updates arrive periodically rather than on a fixed schedule.

Requirements

• Version: 12.8
• Requires: Android 8.0+
• Download size: Varies with device
• Content rating: Everyone

Cost

The download is free. Inside the app, Messenger: SMS Home Launcher offers in-app purchases and displays advertising.