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Last updated on: 2026-06-26
Android Apps > Communication > OpenBubbles
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OpenBubbles

1.15.0
OpenBubbles
0.00
0 reviews
100,000+
Downloads
Free

iMessage on Android. Requires a Mac for setup.

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OpenBubbles delivers iMessage-like messaging to Android, bridging Apple-style chats via a hosted service or a self-hosted iPhone. It supports emoji reactions, formatted messages, edits, unsend, and group chats, plus FaceTime calls and FindMy-style location sharing across devices. With 100,000+ total downloads and 11K in the last 30 days, it’s gaining early traction after about 54 days on the market.

Pros & Cons

  • Brings iMessage-like capabilities to Android via hosted or self-hosted setup
  • Supports rich messaging features: bold/italic formatting, emoji reactions, edits, and unsend
  • Enables group chats and media sharing
  • Offers cross-device integration including FaceTime, FindMy, and SMS/MMS forwarding
  • Zero ratings and no top-list ranking yet
  • Onboarding can be complex due to the Mac-based setup requirement

About OpenBubbles

OpenBubbles is a communication app developed by OpenBubbles.

Download Statistics

OpenBubbles has been downloaded 140 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 11 thousand times.

User Ratings

The app has no ratings yet.

App Information

OpenBubbles is FREE to download. The APK download size is 233.80 MB. The latest version available is 1.15.0. The last update was on April 26, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2026.

Description
Better communicate with friends and family on any device you want.

- Use iMessage from your Android device
- Use your Android's number with iMessage with a monthly subscription or a self-hosted iPhone
- Send/receive emoji reactions to messages
- Send formatted messages (bold, italic, etc)
- Edit messages
- Share your profile photo
- Unsend messages
- Call your friends on FaceTime
- Answer calls from your friends on FaceTime
- See friends' locations on FindMy
- Join and Sync iCloud Shared Albums
- See typing indicators
- Receive stickers
- Create and manage group chats
- Add an icon to personalize your group chat
- Send images and videos
- Forward SMS and MMS to/from connected Macs or other devices with OpenBubbles

Based on BlueBubbles. Not affiliated with or supported by Apple or BlueBubbles.

If you have any issues setting up the app or any feedback, feel free to join our Discord, linked below!

Links:
- Website: https://openbubbles.app
- Quickstart: https://openbubbles.app/quickstart.html
- Documentation: https://openbubbles.app/docs/faq.html
- Source code: https://github.com/OpenBubbles/openbubbles-app
- Discord: https://discord.gg/98fWS4AQqN

Sensitive Permissions:
SMS access: Only required if you want to send/receive texts from messages on a Mac or other device.

Recent changes:
Register your Android's phone number with a few clicks and our hosted subscription! (Limited capacity; sign up for waitlist on our website or in-app)

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More data about OpenBubbles

Price Free to download
Total downloads 140 thousand
Recent downloads 11 thousand
Rating No ratings
Ranking Not ranked
Version 1.15.0
APK size 233.8 MB
Number of libraries ?
Suitable for Everyone
Ads NO ads

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Downloads over time

OpenBubbles has been downloaded 140 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 370 downloads per day.

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Developer information for OpenBubbles

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Google Play Rankings for OpenBubbles

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Technologies used by OpenBubbles

OpenBubbles is requesting 47 permissions and we don't have library information (yet).
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions, including location, contacts, camera, microphone, SMS, storage, and notifications. Acknowledged as sensitive SMS access, it is noted as required only for sending/receiving texts from connected devices. Users should review permissions and ensure compliance with platform policies and personal privacy preferences.
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