Fossify Messages

1.8.0

Fossify

3.14

2,829 reviews

100,000+
Downloads

Free

Open-source and Ad-free SMS/MMS messaging app

Fossify Messages is an open-source, ad-free SMS/MMS app designed for privacy-conscious users who want control over their conversations. It offers blocking, SMS backup, and a modern, lightweight experience, rated 2.98 from 2,764 users and available for 855 days. Total downloads: 100,000+; 30-day downloads: 9.8K.

Pros & Cons

Open-source and ad-free for transparency and privacy
Lightweight and fast app size
Robust blocking with keyword filtering and number export/import
SMS/MMS with group messaging support
No internet required for core messaging flows, enhancing privacy

May lack encrypted texting and some advanced features highlighted by competitors (e.g., themes or cross-platform chat)
Fewer marketing keywords around 'secure' or 'private' compared to some rivals
Limited built-in features beyond SMS/MMS-focused messaging for users seeking broader chat ecosystems

About Fossify Messages

Fossify Messages is a communication app developed by Fossify.

How many times has Fossify Messages been downloaded?

Fossify Messages has been downloaded 180 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 9.8 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.

What is the rating of Fossify Messages?

Fossify Messages is rated 3.14 out of 5 stars, based on 2.8 thousand ratings.

Is Fossify Messages free?

Fossify Messages is free to download. The APK download size is 7.64 MB. The latest version available is 1.8.0. The last update was on January 30, 2026.

What are the requirements for Fossify Messages?

Fossify Messages requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play February 2024.

Description

Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

More data about Fossify Messages

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	180 thousand
Recent downloads	9.8 thousand
Rating	3.14 based on 2.8 thousand ratings
Ranking	Highly ranked
Version	1.8.0
APK size	7.64 MB
Number of libraries	23
Designed for Android	8.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Keywords missing from this app

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Downloads over time

Fossify Messages has been downloaded 180 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 330 downloads per day.

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Developer information for Fossify

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Comments on Fossify Messages for Android

★★★★★ Nate · Jun 4, 2026

So far so good. I haven't discovered any technical or performance issues...course I just enabled it today, easy peezy to set up, since anything google is deff a big fat hard pass for me. Kinda sad to see samsung default messages go away like an extinct dodo bird, but I digress. Long as I can receive and send texts I'm good. With the subjective pic in texts time to time. Also did the relative thank you ossify app too. Hoping I don't encounter any "bugs" like others are stating 🤷‍♂️

★★★★★ flutter shoo · Jun 18, 2026

Amazing app. SMS messages are coming without troubles, and most importantly, the app shows which SIM they were sent to.

★★★★★ Kathy Templeman · Jun 10, 2026

So far so good. I was looking for an app to replace Samsung Messages. Ossify automatically imported my messages! I've seen complaints about group messages. I changed the setting to turn on "Send group messages as MMS" and it started working correctly. Replies were sent to the group instead of individual chats.

★★★★★ Joshua Grand · May 31, 2026

Haven't used it for long yet, but it seems to be a fantastic replacement for Samsung Messages.

★☆☆☆☆ Craig Campbell · Jul 6, 2026

Texts are fine. Stupid app refuses to send pics. Therefore, useless.

★☆☆☆☆ David Baker · May 30, 2026

I could not get it to show contacts when selecting a 2nd or 3rd person for a group text

★☆☆☆☆ Matthew Mcclain · Jul 6, 2026

It doesn't make any sense to give people the option of sending voice messages and then have an error code every time I try to send a voice message. And how come I never see responses from the app developer in other people's complaints?

★★☆☆☆ Mark Gunter · Jun 22, 2026

I like it but hate that I don't receive any notifications, and it takes upwards of half an hour to get a message after someone sends it. Just wish I could find a messaging app that's a mirror copy of Samsung Messages and doesn't have ads. No chance I'll ever use Google Messages, I make sure zero Google accounts are ever linked to my devices.

Google Play Rankings for Fossify Messages

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
29	United States	Communication	Top Free
96	Canada	Communication	Top Free
99	France	Communication	Top Free
87	Australia	Communication	Top Free
188	United Kingdom	Communication	Top Free
198	Poland	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Fossify Messages

Fossify Messages is requesting 16 permissions and is using 23 libraries.

Permissions

Your personal information

read your contacts

Services that cost you money

directly call phone numbers, send SMS messages

Your messages

read your text messages (SMS or MMS), receive text messages (MMS), receive text messages (SMS), edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

System tools

read sync settings, run at startup, prevent phone from sleeping

Extra

android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED, org.fossify.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS

Ad network libraries

None found

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Development tools

Android Jetpack core

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Trust & Safety: Open-source and ad-free app with permissions including SMS, contacts, phone state, and notifications. It can operate without internet access for core messaging, which supports privacy, but users should review requested permissions to understand data access and potential risks.

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