Fossify Messages
by Fossify
· Communication
· Free
On Google Play since February 2024
· Data updated
Fossify Messages is made and published by Fossify. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Fossify. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Fossify and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
- Total installs
- 250 thousand
- Best rank
- #158
- Top Free, Australia
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.28
- 3,410 ratings
- Last updated
- October 10, 2026
Fossify Messages has 250 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.3 stars from 3,410 ratings.
Summary
Fossify Messages is an open-source, ad-free SMS/MMS messenger designed for privacy and efficiency. With a lightweight footprint and robust features like block, backup, and fast search, it delivers a modern messaging experience in a privacy-forward package. Ranked in COMMUNICATION in AU (#178) and PL (#190), it shows strong community support with 100,000+ total downloads, 18K in the last 30 days, and a 3.28 average from 3,410 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Open-source transparency and ad-free experience
- Lightweight app size with fast performance
- Robust SMS/MMS features (block, backup, search)
- Strong privacy controls and offline operation
- May lack certain features commonly highlighted by competitors, such as themes, scheduling, or in-app chat/call integration
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 18 thousand
- Per day
- 620
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- February 2024
Installs over time
Fossify Messages has been installed 250 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 620 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #158
- Chart
- Top Free
- Communication
- Country
- Australia
Google Play Rankings for Fossify Messages
Top rankings
Ranking history in Australia
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.10.1
- Launched
- February 2024
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Fossify Messages for Android
★★★★☆
Chirag Lalwani
· Aug 26, 2026
Sharing contacts is coverting the message into MMS, can you check if SMS can be text format.
★★★★☆
Dugan Julian
· Sep 18, 2026
Clean and easy to migrate, some limits. No GIF integration is a bummer, but the biggest issue is trying to import group texts. If they are in RCS, you can only bring them in as "read only." There is no work around that doesn't involve creating a new group chat or keeping whatever RCS messenger you had. Not Ossify's fault Google is holding onto RCS strictly, but it still makes it painful.
★★★★★
Praveen A V
· Sep 25, 2026
Great app. Fed up with default SMS apps of Samsung and Google which require zillion permissions just to read SMS!
★★★★☆
Anand Kumar Pandey
· Aug 25, 2026
Works great as promised and intended however faced 2 minor issues - sometimes the deleted messages do not go away and appear again, messages which are already read appear unread even if you read multiple times
★★★★★
Jason T
· Oct 9, 2026
Exactly what I was looking for to get away from Google messages! Simple, fast and zero issues.
★★☆☆☆
7 B
· Aug 24, 2026
Works sometimes. Im 1 of the millions of users DROPPED unceremoniously by effing samsung...won't be getting samsung phone ever again! Ossify is good when it works, but sadly almost every day I get error messages, especially for group texts with more than 1 person (so those family group texts or close friend group texts, FORGET ABOUT IT!), & also when sending pics. Sometimes it works & other times not. Seen replies from creator to change the settings. Did that. doesn't work! Lame! Do better!
★☆☆☆☆
Cecilia Jones
· Sep 14, 2026
If I could give this a ZERO I would. Text are delayed or not sent AT ALL. I never receive codes from other companies that text me sign in codes. My settings are correct. Nothing is blocked that shouldn't be. No reason for me not to receive the codes. When sending pictures some people get the pictures I send and some don't. Not sure what's going on, but someone should look into it
★☆☆☆☆
Annie S.
· Aug 30, 2026
Unable to send any size pics no matter the setting. Doesn't make a difference if mms or sms or no limit size. Even paid the extra amount. States above message size is regulated by my carrier not true. Never had a problem with the Samsung messenger on msg size or pics size. I've tried every size setting! People do not recv my messages even if its 15 letters. HELP! Mms configured to no limit. Update 3x still nothing has chgd. Until I can send a Pic I will give 1 star.
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 22
- App size
- 6.39 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Fossify Messages
16 permissions
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22 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Fossify Messages emphasizes privacy with open-source transparency and an ad-free experience, and it supports offline operation. It requests a broad set of permissions typical for messaging apps (including SMS read/write and contacts access, notifications, boot completion, and more). Users should review these permissions in their device settings to ensure they align with their personal privacy preferences.
About the app and developer
About Fossify Messages
Fossify Messages is a communication app developed by Fossify.
Install Statistics
Fossify Messages has been installed 250 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 18 thousand times.
User Ratings
Fossify Messages is rated 3.28 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.4 thousand ratings.
App Information
Fossify Messages is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 6.39 MB. The latest version available is 1.10.1. The last update was on October 10, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2024.
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Store listing
By Fossify, from Google Play“Open-source and Ad-free SMS/MMS messaging app”
Screenshots by Fossify, from the Google Play listing
Description by Fossify Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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 inline audio player for MMS attachments
Changed:
• Improved error messages when a message fails to send
• Updated translations
Fixed:
• Fixed exposed action receivers for security
• Fixed group message creation on Xiaomi devices
• Fixed incorrect SMS/MMS deletion from notifications in rare cases
• Fixed MMS images stuck on "Sending" when sent together
• Partially fixed MMS image sending failures
📱 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 inline audio player for MMS attachments
Changed:
• Improved error messages when a message fails to send
• Updated translations
Fixed:
• Fixed exposed action receivers for security
• Fixed group message creation on Xiaomi devices
• Fixed incorrect SMS/MMS deletion from notifications in rare cases
• Fixed MMS images stuck on "Sending" when sent together
• Partially fixed MMS image sending failures