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Android Apps > Communication > BlueBubbles
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BlueBubbles

by BlueBubbles · Communication · Free
On Google Play since September 2020 · Data updated 2026-10-23
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BlueBubbles is made and published by BlueBubbles. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with BlueBubbles. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to BlueBubbles and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.59
1,534 ratings
Installs
350 thousand
Last updated
October 10, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
110.6 MB

BlueBubbles has 350 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 1,534 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on BlueBubbles for Android

★★★★★ Umer Hassan · Sep 16, 2026
Wow, Kudos to the developers. This app might be a bit tech-savvy to set up but man I am so thankful to the devs behind who put in all the effort and their time to make this work. I want to use Android but my sim is tied to the iPhone as a main phone, so I am just very thankful that this solution exists. Tip: Use AI chat that you use to debug the setup. For example for me the error messages weren't obvious but found I needed to set up a billing account for Firebase as Google requires now.
★★★★☆ Delroy Pires · Sep 29, 2025
Setup requires a bit of patience and linking initially it works. Just that if I close the server on my Mac and then exit out of app and then restart server on Mac and then retry sending msg the app crashes, just crashes and exits out - the server on Mac is well and running only solution so far to make app work again I've to clear app data and Re-scan the Qr only then I can resume my chats is there anything I'm missing? Kindly reply. Good App over-all tho!
★★★★★ Ariana Gentry · Aug 30, 2025
This is incredible. An awesome iMessage experience! I have an android Motorola motog6 2024, and I found the perfect iPhone alike messages app. Great work to this company 👍
★★☆☆☆ Pat McCurry · Feb 12, 2025
I'm unsure why this has 4.7 Stars. This is not iMessage, and it does not work. Nearly as well as an iPhone with iMessage. Do not be fooled. I switched to an Android, with hopes that this would make the transition easier. And boy was I wrong. When I send texts on the app it appears as my email, so people are confused. Straight up. Cannot text on the app, and it just doesn't work. Pictures do not work. Videos? Forget about it. I would rather just have a mirror of Mac iMessage, Not this. Fake news.
★☆☆☆☆ Ryan Smith · Dec 13, 2024
Sigh, redoing my review. This app is becoming absolutely infuriating to use. I update the Server URL but the app refuses to connect. It's been connected to grok and to Cloud fire (their recommendation), get a couple of messages, and it seems like things are OK but then without warning the app starts its vicious cycle of "Socket Connection: Disconnected.... Connecting.... Error" repeatedly. Unfortunately, some of my friends still have out conversations on iMessage now I'm not getting many messages.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By BlueBubbles, from Google Play

“BlueBubbles brings iMessage to your Android device! (macOS required)”

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Description by BlueBubbles Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
A macOS device (virtual or physical) is required! Visit our documentation (below) to learn how to setup your own virtual macOS environment

BlueBubbles is an open-source and cross-platform ecosystem of apps aimed to bring iMessage to Android, Windows, Linux, and Web! With BlueBubbles, you'll be able to send messages, media, and much more to your friends and family.

Key Features:

- Send & receive texts, media, and location
- View tapbacks/reactions, and stickers
- Create new chats (macOS 11+ has limited support while macOS 10 has full support)
- View read/delivered timestamps
- Mute or archive conversations
- Robust theming engine
- Choose between an iOS or Android-style interface
- Lots of customization and configuration options
- Scheduled Messages

Private API Features:

- Send reactions
- See typing indicators
- Send read receipts
- Send subjects
- Send message effects
- Edit Messages
- Unsend Messages

**Private API Features are not enabled by default and require extra configurations. Details can be found in the settings page of the app.**

You can optionally enable BlueBubbles to run as a foreground service in order to receive notifications directly from the server, rather than through Firebase.

If you need help setting up the app, have any issues or feature requests, or just want to come hang out, feel free to join our Discord, linked below! We hope you enjoy using the app!

Links:

- Our website: https://bluebubbles.app
- Install Guide: https://bluebubbles.app/install
- Documentation: https://docs.bluebubbles.app
- Project source code: https://github.com/BlueBubblesApp
- Community Discord: https://discord.gg/4F7nbf3
- Support Us (PayPal): https://bluebubbles.app/donate
- Sponsor Us (GitHub): https://github.com/sponsors/BlueBubblesApp

Recent changes:
View the full changelog: https://github.com/BlueBubblesApp/bluebubbles-app/releases/tag/v2.1.2%2B92
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
52
App size
110.6 MB
Needs Android
5.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by BlueBubbles

29 permissions · 52 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.1.2
Launched
September 2020
  • Oct 10, 2026UpdateVersion 2.1.2
  • Aug 13, 2026UpdateVersion 2.1.1
  • Aug 9, 2026UpdateVersion 2.1.0
  • Nov 13, 2024UpdateVersion 1.15.0
  • Feb 24, 2024UpdateVersion 1.13.0
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
6.7 thousand
Per day
220
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
September 2020

Installs over time

BlueBubbles has been installed 350 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 220 installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About BlueBubbles

BlueBubbles is a communication app developed by BlueBubbles.

Install Statistics

BlueBubbles has been installed 350 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 6.7 thousand times.

User Ratings

BlueBubbles is rated 4.59 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.5 thousand ratings.

App Information

BlueBubbles is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 110.60 MB. The latest version available is 2.1.2. The last update was on October 10, 2026.

Technical Requirements

BlueBubbles requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2020.

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