Best SMS Messaging Apps for Android in 2026
These apps let you send and manage text messages. Some add scheduled messages, spam blocking, and ways to organize your conversations. Together the 30 apps below were installed 3.9M times in the last 30 days.
Updated . Ranked by installs in the last 30 days, from Google Play.
Top 5 SMS messaging apps compared
| App | Installs, 30 days | Rating | Size | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Messages |
570K | 4.1 41.0K ratings | 17.0 MB | Contains ads |
 Messages: Text SMS |
140K | 4.1 53.6K ratings | 20.2 MB | Contains ads |
 Messages: Text SMS |
82K | 4.1 16.3K ratings | – | Contains ads |
 Messenger: SMS Home Launcher |
250K | 4.3 7.7K ratings | 27.4 MB | Contains ads |
 Messenger: SMS Home Launcher |
500K | 4.1 7.7K ratings | 15.2 MB | Contains ads |
All 30 SMS messaging apps, ranked by installs
SMS Messages is a fast, secure and simple text messaging app
- 3.9M installs in total
- 4.1 from 41.0K ratings
- 17.0 MB download
- 3 years on Google Play
Stay connected with customizable, fast, and secure SMS messaging
- 5.4M installs in total
- 4.1 from 53.6K ratings
- 20.2 MB download
- 23 months on Google Play
messages app that includes SMS, offline text messaging & scheduled messages
- 5.2M installs in total
- 4.1 from 16.3K ratings
- 3 years on Google Play
Secure Messaging App to Enhance Messenger Texting Experience and Organize SMS.
- 3.1M installs in total
- 4.3 from 7.7K ratings
- 27.4 MB download
- 11 months on Google Play
Secure and smart SMS app with AI, quick texting, scheduling & spam blocking.
- 3.3M installs in total
- 4.1 from 7.7K ratings
- 15.2 MB download
- 8 years on Google Play
Stay connected with simple & reliable text messaging app, block & schedule msg.
- 1.8M installs in total
- 4.3 from 4.0K ratings
- 13 months on Google Play
Messenger for SMS, faster & simpler & easier messaging app than ever.
- 17M installs in total
- 4.4 from 85.0K ratings
- 35.3 MB download
- 6 years on Google Play
SMS Messaging App with Scheduled Texts, Backup, Restore & Easy Texting.
- 170K installs in total
- 4.5 from 588 ratings
- 2 months on Google Play
Secure messaging app with a launcher home to enhance texting and organize SMS.
- 900K installs in total
- 4.3 from 2.9K ratings
- 16.0 MB download
- 7 months on Google Play
Messenger, an MMS & SMS messages app with Blockers, Driving mode & Private box
- 18M installs in total
- 4.6 from 82.0K ratings
- 29.1 MB download
- 8 years on Google Play
Faster version of Messages. Messenger for your contacts.
- 16M installs in total
- 4.4 from 159.7K ratings
- 23.3 MB download
- 4 years on Google Play
Smart, secure SMS app to replace default. Themes, backup, scheduled and More.
- 1.4M installs in total
- 4.3 from 4.7K ratings
- 2 years on Google Play
SMS & MMS messenger with spam protection and easy message scheduling
- 4.1M installs in total
- 3.8 from 14.8K ratings
- 29.2 MB download
- 2 years on Google Play
Messages - Phone Call: Fast, simple SMS app with scheduling and smart features.
- 6.3M installs in total
- 4.0 from 18.5K ratings
- 39.7 MB download
- 3 years on Google Play
Text messages and phone calls in one app, with call history and call insights
- 230K installs in total
- 3.9 from 413 ratings
- 8 weeks on Google Play
Customize messaging & chats with vibrant themes, colors, and expressive styles
- 13M installs in total
- 4.3 from 42.1K ratings
- 40.9 MB download
- 5 years on Google Play
Smart SMS, Text & Chat Messenger: Secure, OTP, & Group Messages.
- 1.9M installs in total
- 4.4 from 20.3K ratings
- 37.6 MB download
- 2 years on Google Play
SMS messages app for Android with fast text SMS, backup & smart filters.
- 330K installs in total
- 4.6 from 2.0K ratings
- 43.4 MB download
- 8 months on Google Play
Send SMS and chat messages easily with a fast text messaging app for Android.
- 1.8M installs in total
- 3.9 from 14.2K ratings
- 34.5 MB download
- 14 months on Google Play
A simple and reliable SMS & MMS messaging app for everyone.
- 540K installs in total
- 4.3 from 4.2K ratings
- 7 months on Google Play
SMS Messenger ensures that communication become effortless and accessible.
- 2.5M installs in total
- 4.1 from 7.9K ratings
- 73.0 MB download
- 2 years on Google Play
Messages 2026: Fast text SMS app with scheduling, group chat and smart features.
- 830K installs in total
- 4.1 from 4.0K ratings
- 32.2 MB download
- 17 months on Google Play
Upgrade your SMS with next generation texting.
- 420K installs in total
- 4.1 from 8.2K ratings
- 41.1 MB download
- 2 years on Google Play
Smart SMS launcher with fast texting, spam block & customization
- 75K installs in total
- 4.2 from 107 ratings
- 58.0 MB download
- 2 months on Google Play
Send SMS and MMS, schedule texts, and organize your messages easily.
- 26M installs in total
- 3.9 from 188.2K ratings
- 29.0 MB download
- 6 years on Google Play
Messages App is Fast, simple SMS app with scheduling and smart features.
- 180K installs in total
- 4.0 from 1.1K ratings
- 18.9 MB download
- 22 months on Google Play
Messenger app is Messages for your messaging, SMS, MMS & Text Free.
- 1.3M installs in total
- 3.9 from 7.0K ratings
- 43.9 MB download
- 3 years on Google Play
Secure SMS Messenger for private chat & text messaging, SMS Launcher.
- 180K installs in total
- 3.9 from 439 ratings
- 11.5 MB download
- 9 months on Google Play
Messenger for SMS - texting message app, faster, simpler & safer, for you.
- 55M installs in total
- 4.5 from 345.8K ratings
- 27.8 MB download
- 10 years on Google Play
Send SMS, schedule messages, pin conversations, and manage chats easily
- 280K installs in total
- 4.0 from 469 ratings
- 23 months on Google Play
No apps match these filters.
Questions about SMS messaging apps
What is the most popular SMS messaging app for Android?
Messages, with 570K installs in the last 30 days. Messages: Text SMS and Messages: Text SMS come next.
How many people install a SMS messaging app?
The 30 apps here were installed 3.9M times in the last 30 days.
What is the best rated SMS messaging app?
Messenger - Texting App: 4.6 stars from 81,958 ratings.
Which SMS messaging app is growing fastest?
Messages: 5× installs vs the 30 days before.
What is the newest SMS messaging app on this list?
Messages: SMS & Phone Calls, on Google Play for 8 weeks.
What is the smallest SMS messaging app?
Messenger: Text, SMS Launcher, a 11.5 MB download.
Is there a SMS messaging app without ads?
None of the 30 apps here are marked ad-free on Google Play.
Is there a free SMS messaging app?
Yes, all 30 apps here are free to install.