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Last updated on: 2026-07-06
Android Apps > Communication > Fossify Messages
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Fossify Messages

1.8.0
Fossify
3.14
2,829 reviews
100,000+
Downloads
Free

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

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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.
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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
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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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Comments on Fossify Messages for Android

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Nate ยท 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 ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… flutter shoo ยท Jun 18, 2026
Amazing app. SMS messages are coming without troubles, and most importantly, the app shows which SIM they were sent to.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Kathy Templeman ยท 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.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Joshua Grand ยท May 31, 2026
Haven't used it for long yet, but it seems to be a fantastic replacement for Samsung Messages.
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† Craig Campbell ยท Jul 6, 2026
Texts are fine. Stupid app refuses to send pics. Therefore, useless.
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† David Baker ยท May 30, 2026
I could not get it to show contacts when selecting a 2nd or 3rd person for a group text
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† Matthew Mcclain ยท 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?
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† Mark Gunter ยท 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

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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

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Social libraries

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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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