Persona 5 IM brings a Phantom Thief-inspired SMS and MMS experience to Android, replacing the stock messaging app with a stylish, theme-ready communicator. It delivers core messaging actions, notifications, and customizable color schemes, supported by over 100,000+ total downloads and -1 in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Distinct Phantom Thief branding that stands out in the messaging space
Reliable notifications keep you connected in real time
Customizable color schemes enhance the user experience
Theme-focused design may not appeal to users seeking broader features
Limited advanced messaging features beyond core SMS/MMS
Google policy prompts to set default app may disrupt some users' workflow
About Persona 5 IM
Persona 5 IM was a communication app developed by Nick Greenan. It was removed from Google Play Mar 21, 2019 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Persona 5 IM had been downloaded 220 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Persona 5 IM was rated 4.61 out of 5 stars, based on 19 thousand ratings.
App Information
Persona 5 IM was free to download. The APK download size was 3.59 MB. The last available version was 2.3. The last update was on March 6, 2019.
Technical Requirements
Persona 5 IM required Android 4.4+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play June 2017.
Description
Replace the stock Messaging app on your phone with something a bit more stylish - the Persona 5 IM App!
Based on the in-game app that all of the Phantom Thieves use to plan their infiltrations, the Persona 5 IM App does everything you'd expect from an SMS & MMS app, such as viewing, sending, receiving and deleting messages, with notifications to alert you when a new message is received. You can even change settings to turn some features on or off, or change the colour scheme from the classic red to something a little different!
Disclaimer: installing this app does not make you a Phantom Thief, will not give you special powers and will not force you to go to bed early every night.
Also, please note: the app is a replacement for the stock SMS & MMS messaging app, so if you normally have to pay for these type of messages, you'll still have to pay for them when using this app.
Recent changes: Minor change to prompt the user to set the app as the default messaging app if it's not already been set, as per updated Google policy
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★★★★★
Man does this looks amazing! If your a fan of persona 5 this is a must app. Clearly had some major work and heart put into this and I truly appreciate the creator for it! ✌️
★★★★★
Amazing, very cool im. although the group messages dont appear I have to switch back to regular sms. please fix this? :)
★★★★★
I use this as my main messaging app but now it has MMS I'll never have to switch to another app again. Thanks that update is great. I love the look and feel and the transitions are amazing. Makes me feel like I'm in P5 all the time
★★☆☆☆
Edit: As of a couple days ago, AVG has been flagging this app to contain Malware (Trojan APK). Dev has not replied to email. 1 star until resolved. // Original Review: Incredible, exactly like the IM in Persona 5. Used this app previously, but MMS was not compatible at the time, and had to delete it. The recent update now allows my phone to use MMS through it perfectly. Highly recommend if you were a fan of the Persona style IM.
★★☆☆☆
It works really well, and it has effectively replaced my normal texting app. I recommend it to EVERYONE. The only thing I kinda wish is that I could opt to add a year change in the messages (not adding year to every date, but maybe a thing just when the year changes). Not really a big deal, and it doesn't detract at all from the app. Edit: now that the app allows for images to be sent, I can give it 5☆ edit2: a recent update was flagged by my antivirus as containing malware.
★★☆☆☆
really fits the persona game. however its more style over function. -cannot do group chats -some contacts say the number isnt correct and wont send a message but the contact is correct -cannot use the quick share option on phones. -if u select a contact from your contact list it wont go to the app lik it would woth other apps. other than these its ok
Technologies used by Persona 5 IM
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad permission set typical for a messaging app: network, camera, storage, contacts, and comprehensive SMS permissions (READ_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS). This aligns with its SMS/MMS functionality but users should review permissions to assess privacy implications.
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