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.
Download Statistics
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.
User Ratings
Fossify Messages is rated 3.14 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
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.
Technical Requirements
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.
📱 STAY CONNECTED WITH EASE: With Fossify Messenger, you can effortlessly send SMS and MMS messages to stay connected with your loved ones. Enjoy SMS/MMS based group messaging and express yourself with photos, emojis, and quick greetings.
🚫 BLOCK UNWANTED MESSAGES: Take control of your messaging experience with a robust blocking feature, easily preventing unwanted messages, even from unknown contacts. You can also export and import blocked numbers for hassle-free backup. Additionally, customize your experience by preventing messages with specific words or phrases from reaching your inbox.
🔒 EFFORTLESS SMS BACKUP: Say goodbye to worries about losing important messages. Fossify Messenger offers convenient SMS backup functionality by allowing you to export and import your messages. This feature ensures that you can easily switch devices without losing your valuable conversations.
🚀 LIGHTNING-FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT: Despite its powerful features, Fossify Messenger boasts a remarkably small app size, making it quick and easy to download and install. Experience speed and efficiency while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with SMS backup.
🔐 ENHANCED PRIVACY: Customize what appears on your lock screen for added privacy. Choose to display only the sender, message content, or nothing at all. Your messages are in your control.
🔍 EFFICIENT MESSAGE SEARCH: Say goodbye to endless scrolling through conversations. Fossify Messenger simplifies message retrieval with a quick and efficient search feature. Find what you need, when you need it.
🌈 MODERN DESIGN & USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: Enjoy a clean, modern design with a user-friendly interface. The app features a material design and a dark theme option, providing a visually appealing and comfortable user experience.
🌐 OPEN-SOURCE TRANSPARENCY: Your privacy is a top priority. Fossify Messenger operates without requiring an internet connection, guaranteeing message security and stability. Our app is completely free of ads and does not request unnecessary permissions. Moreover, it is fully open-source, providing you with peace of mind, as you have access to the source code for security and privacy audits.
Make the switch to Fossify Messenger and experience messaging the way it should be – private, efficient, and user-friendly. Download now and join our community committed to safeguarding your messaging experience.
Explore more Fossify apps: https://www.fossify.org Open-Source Code: https://www.github.com/FossifyOrg Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fossify Connect on Telegram: https://t.me/Fossify
Recent changes: Added:
• Added support for custom fonts • Added "Copy number to clipboard" option inside chat overflow menu
Changed:
• Improved multi-message copy formatting with timestamps and sender names • Updated translations
Fixed:
• Fixed missing notifications in some cases • Fixed incorrect blocking of MMS messages in some rare cases • Fixed issue with importing alphanumeric blocked numbers • Fixed issue where scheduled messages were not sent after a reboot or app updates
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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.
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