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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
Free Install- 999 users said "clean user interface"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- 1M+ Reviews
- Editor's Choice
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- The smart way to combine chat and text! Android's official app for all your mobile messaging needs
- Stay in touch with family and friends through 1:1 conversations, group messages, or chat threads
- Streamlined user interface makes messaging easy to navigate and response time even faster
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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easy to use
in 6,695 reviewsOverall this product is fantastic with a rich set of features and easy-to-use interface
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useful
in 2,434 reviewsIts opinions and options really. Thanks google for this app. Its nice quick and useful.
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best messaging app
in 1,842 reviewsBy far the best messaging app for Android! The UI is clean and it's packed with features
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clean user interface
in 999 reviewsExcellent app with a clean interface. It works well no bugs so far keep up the good work.
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minimalistic design
in 541 reviewsLove the minimalistic design. But, how to backup message to gmail or local storage?
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in 123 reviewsI tried it back since it has a webapp, but it sucks. I'm back to Pulse. Poor quality
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Messenger for SMS
Messages & call ID app used by millions, with lots of great custom options
SMS & MMS Team
Free Install- 249 users said "too many ads"
- Free
- Feature Rich
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- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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- More customization options than ever! Over 3,000 emojis, stickers, GIFs, and other personalized features to create messages that are 100% you
- Need to read on the go? No problem! Fully compatible with wearables like Android Smartwatch
- Encrypt messages before sending and lock down the ones you want to remain private on your device
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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easy to use
in 457 reviewsBest messaging app yet. Superb interface, easy to use and highly customiseable
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useful
in 264 reviewsVery useful and very awesome. I can download anything I can get. I love it. I love it
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in 249 reviewsHated it made my phone rub slow stopped my calls coming through and too many adverts
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in 35 reviewsI love this messaging app. Great themes and easy to use
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in 31 reviewsvery good service thank you .
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best messaging app
in 30 reviewsIt's the best messaging app ever. My screen looks wayyy better than anyone I'm next to.
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Verizon Messages
Stay connected using Verizon Messages on your Smartphone, tablet, and PC
Verizon - VZ
Free- 1,452 users said "great features"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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- Bigger is almost always better! Now expand your group chats to include up to 250 people at one time
- Afraid you'll forget that Happy Birthday text? Schedule messages to be delivered at a specific date/time, even if your phone is turned off
- Surprise someone through a message! Attach an eGift to your message with easy in-app gift card purchasing
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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easy to use
in 10,598 reviewsI was wrong. This is easy to use, has all the good features and definitely the way to go.
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best messaging app
in 2,140 reviewsI love this software program! By far the best messaging app that I have come across yet!
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in 1,650 reviewsReliable, useful, and quick. Sends messages I need out before my battery dies in a sinch.
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in 1,452 reviewsThere is no comparison. Great features, great colors, organizes your photos and videos
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in 221 reviewsGood service that I like cuz I can get unlimited text talk,and get internet service
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in 143 reviewsVery cool and customizable. Nice interface, easy to navigate, and very reliable
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Google Allo
A smart messaging app that comes ready with the Google Assistant.
Google LLC
10M+ CommunicationFree- 650 users said "cool features"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Editor's Choice
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Editor’s Review
- Express yourself! The smart messaging app that features indie artist-designed stickers, HUGE emojis & personalized text
- Incognito Mode sends messages with end-to-end encryption and auto-delete after a time period set by you
- Smart Reply feature learns your most common replies and emojis and suggests them over time so you have less typing to do
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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useful
in 1,812 reviewsIt's smart, useful attractive and just plain cool. Bye bye FB Messenger,bye bye WhatsApp
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in 1,292 reviewsThe assistant and lucky are so easy to use and gives accurate results most of the time
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best messaging app
in 1,045 reviewsGreat app lots of fantastic features and chatbots. Best messaging app I've ever used
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in 650 reviewsVery cool user interface with cool features. If anything could beat whatsapp its this
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nice user interface
in 369 reviewsThis app is great. Nice UI, plus I can send SMS from my desktop using a Chrome browser.
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in 42 reviewsA great app, love the colours, the flashy UI, the awesome stickers and the smart replies
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Signal Private Messenger
Signal makes privacy simple. Send text, photos, and group messages for free!
Signal Foundation
Free- 444 users said "clean user interface"
- Free
- Feature Rich
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- Editor's Choice
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- Private Group Chats let you to talk with multiple friends, family, or coworkers at once without risking your private information
- Send media attachments safely and securely! No matter what it is you want to share, do so without worry
- Whether you're calling someone a street away or across an entire ocean, enjoy calls so clear it's like you're in the same room
Reviewed by Katelyn on May 18, 2018
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easy to use
in 2,748 reviewsIt's an excellent app, easy to use, well designed, and it has very few bugs or glitches
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best messaging app
in 582 reviewsSimply the best messaging app available. Clean and attractive UI with slick features
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in 444 reviewsEasy to use with a very clean interface. No ads either, which is a huge plus in my books.
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in 170 reviewsSecure, feature rich and easy to use. What more could you want? Oh yeah; not pay for it
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in 130 reviewsGreat security, attractive interface, easy to use. Just wish it had scheduled messages.
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in 34 reviewsSo for an App which should send text messages this app has way too many permissions!
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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
Free Install- 4,041 users said "best sms app"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- In App Purchases
- 1M+ Reviews
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easy to use
in 8,948 reviewsEasy to use, I like the layout and all the options available from one location. Great App
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best sms app
in 4,041 reviewsBest SMS app out there! Question :: Can you make the pop up come through the lock screen?
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in 3,760 reviewsAwesome app. Easy to use and lots of nice themes to choose from. Its my favorite SMS app.
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in 3,411 reviewsJust love it! Beautiful themes great features. Just all around useful and user friendly.
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in 2,095 reviewsToo many ads at the top where new text messages would be...lame...uninstalled...stay away
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in 1,680 reviewsThis is the only messaging app I use. It is user friendly and has so many great features
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Mood Messenger - SMS & MMS
The best rated alternative to your default Android SMS & MMS App
Mad Seven
Free Install- 440 users said "ad free"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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- No more searching for the right emoji! Just type a word, and watch a selection of emojis pop up for you to choose from
- Customize every conversation you have with beautiful, high-quality wallpapers and background art in addition to hundreds of emojis and mood stickers
- Just want to share how you're feeling? Mood Share feature lets you send mood emojis to friends directly through messenger in seconds
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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best messaging app
in 1,051 reviewsHands down the best messaging app, I've ever used. Never letting it go, it's perfect
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in 917 reviewsMy wife misses this mood messenger also! Has so many good features and very easy to use!
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in 440 reviewsNo question. I can customize everything, I love the animated emojis, and its ad free!
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in 204 reviewsIt has a lot of great features, customization and works smoothly. highly recommend
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best texting app
in 105 reviewsThe best texting app I have come across so far. Better than Facebook messenger as well
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in 94 reviewsMy favorite! Beautiful themes and so many cool functions. I love the animated emojis
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Handcent Next SMS (Best texting with MMS,stickers)
Free Android text messenger with group messaging, emojis
Handcent
Free Install- 206 users said "great features"
- Free
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easy to use
in 784 reviewsEasy to use, easy to understand, and alot of added features. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!
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in 691 reviewsI love it I love how much I can customize everything.! Best messaging app I've had so far
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in 206 reviewsGreat features, clean interface, effective and reliable backups, highly recommended!
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in 143 reviewsThis is the best texting app extremely customizable. Fun to play with, and runs smoothly!
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in 60 reviewsThe (custom colored, of course) light now comes on! Awesome customer service!
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in 30 reviewsGood customization, UI and notification features
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Metalk Messages
Keeping up with friends with Metalk Messages.
iKame Application
Free Install- 84% positive reviews
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GroupMe
GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know.
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Free- 564 users said "great tool"
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- 1M+ Reviews
- Editor's Choice
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- Called a “Lifechanger" and "utterly indispensable” by Gizmodo
- Keep everyone in the loop! Great for friends & family who may not have group text messaging
- Full access to app-exclusive emojis so you can personalize your chats and express yourself to your heart's content
Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018
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in 6,522 reviewsIt's way quicker than email or texting individuals. Great app interface, and easy to use!
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in 3,725 reviewsIt is so much easier than a group text message, I love this app.. It's simple and useful!
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in 564 reviewsGreat tool for many uses. Being military I use it for my squad as well as senior leaders
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in 379 reviewsVery easy to use...allows you to pass along information with multiple people with ease.
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in 254 reviewsHave not had a single problem with GroupMe. Very reponsive and a lot of cool features
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in 140 reviewsBeen using Groupme for years!! Best messaging app out there especially for a group
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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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