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Customizable SMS text messenger with AI,MMS, group message,sticker&private text
Handcent Next SMS Messenger combines AI powered texting with deep customization, MMS support, and private text options. It offers cross device syncing via Handcent Anywhere, Wear OS compatibility, and encrypted conversations, making it a standout choice in the COMMUNICATION market with strong ongoing demand ({ {downloads} } total, { {recent_downloads_30d} } in the last 30 days).
Pros & Cons
- AI features powered by OpenAI for smarter messaging
- Strong privacy options including Private Box and optional encryption
- Cross-device messaging with Handcent Anywhere and Wear OS support
- Extensive customization with 200+ themes and MMS/backup capabilities
- Extensive permission requests across location, contacts, SMS and system services may raise user privacy considerations
- Market rankings vary by country (e.g., DK #40, CA #72, US #90) and may affect visibility in some regions
About Handcent Next SMS messenger
Handcent Next SMS messenger is a communication app developed by Handcent.
How many times has Handcent Next SMS messenger been downloaded?
Handcent Next SMS messenger has been downloaded 3.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 8.4 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.
What is the rating of Handcent Next SMS messenger?
Handcent Next SMS messenger is rated 4.41 out of 5 stars, based on 75 thousand ratings.
Is Handcent Next SMS messenger free?
Handcent Next SMS messenger is free to download. The APK download size is 43.43 MB. The latest version available is 11.9.2.5. The last update was on April 14, 2026.
What are the requirements for Handcent Next SMS messenger?
Handcent Next SMS messenger requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play June 2015.
More data about Handcent Next SMS messenger
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 3.4 million |
| Recent downloads | 8.4 thousand |
| Rating | 4.41 based on 75 thousand ratings |
| Ranking | Highly ranked |
| Version | 11.9.2.5 |
| APK size | 43.4 MB |
| Number of libraries | 62 |
| Designed for Android | 6.0+ |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | Contains ads |
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Downloads over time
Handcent Next SMS messenger has been downloaded 3.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 280 downloads per day.
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Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | United States | Communication | Top Grossing |
| 173 | Iran | Communication | Top Free |
| 125 | Iran | Communication | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in Iran
Technologies used by Handcent Next SMS messenger
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