Google Messages

Google Messages

Android Communication Google LLC
4.6 Popularity

Addictive messaging app with rich features

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Updated
October 7, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Package Name
com.google.android.apps.messaging

So here's my honest take on Google Messages. I've tested a bunch of messaging apps and this one's pretty good. The RCS features like high-res sharing and group chat are really nice, and I like how it integrates with iPhones now. But it's not without its issues - the upgrade system is kinda grindy and the ads get old fast. Overall though, I'd say it's one of the better messaging options out there if you're on Android.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of useful features like high-quality photo/video sharing
  • Smooth group chat that includes iPhone friends
  • Fun customization options like chat bubble colors
  • Free to use, no need to pay for the core experience

Cons

  • Upgrade system is a bit grindy, takes forever to level up
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
  • Interface is a little cluttered with all the features
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
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based on 35,057,893 reviews
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Child-Friendly Content: This app is rated for children. Personalized ads are disabled.

Been using Google Messages for a couple months now. It’s basically a messaging app that’s trying to replace regular text messaging. Pretty solid app if you’re into texting with your friends and family.

Here’s what you can do: you can share high-quality photos and videos, see when your friends are typing, and enjoy group chats that even include your iPhone friends now. And there’s also fun stuff like custom chat bubble colors and selfie GIFs – took me a while to figure that out but it’s a nice touch.

Look, if you’re into messaging apps, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

User Reviews

Holly Luther October 15, 2025

I wish this app was better with searching for a specific message. For example: if I'm trying to find a message about an appointment, it does show that there are...

Holly Gennaro October 15, 2025

I absolutely DESPISE this app. Maybe part of it has to do with being forced to use it, since my regular texting app has been removed, but there's no way...

Iris Burrows October 15, 2025

generally good experiences, but I can no longer search my messages with keywords, I think this function stopped working several months ago, I just decided to put in a review...

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