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Messaging Apps
Texting has grown so much in popularity. Now you can stay in touch with family and friends with this great assortment of messaging apps.
Want a secure way to send instant text messages? Create a group chat, start a mass text message, or just have fun with your friends and colleagues by using messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Verizon and Slack.
AppGrooves has filtered the best 10 apps for "Messaging" in Communication from 1,069 apps. Check it out !
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Messages
Simple, helpful messaging by Google
Google LLC
500M+ CommunicationFree Install- 1,045 users said "clean user interface"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- 1M+ Reviews
- Editor's Choice
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Messenger for SMS
Messages & call ID app used by millions, with lots of great custom options
SMS & MMS Team
10M+ CommunicationFree Install- 266 users said "too many ads"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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Verizon Messages
Stay connected using Verizon Messages on your Smartphone, tablet, and PC
Verizon - VZ
50M+ CommunicationFree- 1,466 users said "great features"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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Signal Private Messenger
Signal makes privacy simple. Send text, photos, and group messages for free!
Signal Foundation
10M+ CommunicationFree- 454 users said "clean user interface"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Editor's Choice
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GO SMS Pro - Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji
#1 messaging app for best SMS/MMS experience. Fast with customized themes
GOMO Apps
100M+ CommunicationFree Install- 4,044 users said "best sms app"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- 1M+ Reviews
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Mood Messenger - SMS & MMS
The best rated alternative to your default Android SMS & MMS App
Mad Seven
5M+ CommunicationFree Install- 444 users said "ad free"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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Handcent Next SMS (Best texting with MMS,stickers)
Free Android text messenger with group messaging, emojis
Handcent
1M+ CommunicationFree Install- 210 users said "great features"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
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Best Text Message - Message app & SMS Messages
Keeping up with friends with MMS message & Text message app.
iKame Application
1M+ CommunicationFree Install- 84% positive reviews
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
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GroupMe
GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know.
groupme
10M+ CommunicationFree- 594 users said "great tool"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- 1M+ Reviews
- Editor's Choice
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Best Apps to Have Fun With Family & Friends During Summer
Summer is the perfect time to have fun but most of us don’t have an idea on what to do or how to spend it in the most enjoyable way. Use these app suggestions to get summer ready with just a few clicks on your phone.
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Top Apps for Enjoying Summer Music Festivals with Friends
Use these festival apps to prepare your body and get you and your friends organized for this year's music festival season.
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Best 10 Apps for Video Chatting
Make face-to-face conversations convenient again with these apps that allow you to group video chat, share messages, and connect with people anywhere, anytime.
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Best 10 Camping Apps
Go off the grid with confidence for your camping trip. Search and compare campgrounds and RV parks, find camping hacks, camping recipes and camping supplies.
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Must-Have Apps to Save Money on Going Out with Friends
Want to save money when going out with friends? Stick to your budget by finding low-cost alternatives you can enjoy together. Save money with happy hour finder and discount apps.
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Best Apps to Play Pranks on Friends
Bored at home with no idea what to do to make your day fun? Check out hilarious prank apps you can use to have hours of laughter with your friends.
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Best 10 Biking Map Apps
Plan your next biking ride with ease by finding the best bike maps with a swipe of a finger. Plan your route with confidence for a great biking adventure.
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Best 10 Music Streaming Apps
Press play and lose yourself in the beat with these streaming music players, the best way to get your favorite tunes all day, every day.
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Top Apps to Stay in Touch With People You Don’t See Often
Do you miss your friends who live across the country? Wish you could hear from them more often? Check out the top apps which you can use to stay in touch with friends and family who live far away.
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Best 10 Apps for Streaming Movies & TV Shows
Discover a new obsession! Compare the best TV shows and movies streaming. Find the best of what you love to watch right at your fingertips.
851 appsBest 10 Apps for Streaming Movies & TV Shows
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Top Apps to Improve Your Gaming Experience With Friends
Enhance your online gaming experience by making it easier to coordinate gaming events with your friends, find ways to improve your video game skills, and keep up with the most relevant gaming news, videos, and game releases!
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Top Apps to Meet Horror Movie Buffs & Discover New Movies
It's not always easy to meet other scary movie lovers to talk and get recommendations, but with the right online community and horror movie news sources, you'll have plenty of new films to add to your watch list.
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Best 10 Apps for Senior Dating
Mature dating made simple. Find love through easy to use senior dating apps, helping singles begin a new dating journey after divorce or later in life.
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Best 10 Dating Apps for Asian People
Dating for Asian people has never been easier. Find Asian men and women with a great dating app specifically for Asian dating.
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Top Apps to Travel Solo Around the World & Meet New People
Want to travel solo around the world? Make an itinerary with trip planner apps. Save money with flight finder apps, reward programs, and package deals. Connect with traveler communities to meet people.
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Top Apps to Find Places for Coliving with People in India
When you are moving to India, you have a lot to consider. One of the biggest things is your living situation and whether to live alone or with roommates.
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Best 10 Messaging Apps
Texting has grown so much in popularity. Now you can stay in touch with family and friends with this great assortment of messaging apps.
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Best 10 Apps for Streaming Live Video
Be a part of a unique, interactive social experience that allows you to broadcast live video to a growing community of viewers worldwide!
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Best Apps for the First-Time Trip to Los Angeles
Are you visiting Los Angeles for the first time? Need some help in finding the most interesting sights to see? Here's a list of great apps to make the most out of your trip!
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Best 10 Apps for Finding Hookups
Casual dates for the modern single. Find local hookups in your area for free through the best hookup apps and hookup websites catered to your interests.
485 appsBest 10 Apps for Finding Hookups
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Top Apps for Doing Random Travels Across the World
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Best Apps for the First-Time Trip Across the USA
If you're a first-time traveler to the US, it is important that you have a travel itinerary in place to ensure you make the best of your time there. Planning ahead of time can also ensure you have the right documents to submit when applying for your US-visa.
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Best 10 Vacation Rental Booking Apps
Vacation rentals let you feel like a local instead of a tourist. Search, compare & match to your family’s needs to easily book the perfect vacation home rental.
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Best 10 Messaging Apps
Texting has grown so much in popularity. Now you can stay in touch with family and friends with this great assortment of messaging apps.
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Best Apps for a Camping Trip on the US East Coast
Going on a camping trip can seem like a daunting task, but when it is done right camping can be the experience of a lifetime. Use these apps to make camping as stress free and rewarding as possible.
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Best Apps to Find & Visit Haunted Places Across the US
Want to visit haunted places in the United States? Read paranormal activity news, rankers and stories to learn about haunted places. Plan your trip using travel guides, trip planners, and maps.
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Best 10 Apps for Free Calling & Texting
Stop paying for those calls to friends and family. Make chatting fun & free with one of these free call & text apps.
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Best 10 Apps for Finding Happy Hour
Happy Hour becomes even happier with the help of Happy Hour Finder apps! Discover new food and drink specials near you in minutes with the tap of a button.
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Must-Have Apps for Traveling to Tokyo, Japan
Exploring Tokyo can seem daunting. Follow our resources to make the culture shock less significant before your next trip, no matter where in the world you’re from!
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Best 10 Apps for Finding Flights
Don’t juggle dozens of searches looking for the best deal for your flights. Compare major brands, search for cheap tickets, book easily and save time and money
839 appsBest 10 Apps for Finding Flights
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Broad Search:
Our unique algorithm scoured the App Store and Google Play Store by searching group messaging, chat with friends, group message and 14 other keywords. From there, we retrieved a total of 2,606 unique apps (1069 Android apps and 1537 iOS apps) as potential candidates. -
Filter only high-quality apps:
We then selected the highest quality apps from the 2,606 apps listed. We compared the number of stars, downloads, and reviews along with the velocity of these apps to create a list of the Best Messaging Apps for both Android & iOS. -
Additional Review by Editorial Team:
Finally, our editorial team checks all apps in our best 10 list one by one to make sure these apps are of the highest quality. - If you are interested in learning more about our process, find out here.
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