A list of the best Android SMS apps is here for those of you who are not a fan of the native application in your phone. And besides options to replace the built-in app, we have also added a software that lets you create backups of all your personal text messages so you do not end up losing them in case you delete them accidentally. So when you are done perusing this array, do leave us a comment in the dedicated section below and if you have another application in mind that’s as good as the ones we have here, let us know about it too.
1 – Go SMS Pro:
This customizable replacement is one of the most popular messaging programs and even supports MMS. Besides managing your messages, the tool also enables you to send free texts via Go Chat and make voice calls free of charge using its Walkie Talkie function. Integrated with the Facebook chat option, it lets you doodle on your touchscreen or write in natural handwriting to save up on time required to type the whole thing out. Schedule SMS, batch modes, pop up and quick reply are just some of the many features of the application. And if you wish to keep messages from certain people locked up safely, the private box is a good place to hide as it comes with password protection so no one except you can see what’s inside it.
Price: Free
2 – Handcent:
Next up on our lineup of Android SMS apps is Handcent which also claims to be the most popular application of its kind in the Play store. Besides replacing the stock app, it claims to unleash the messaging potential of your devices and brings features like online integration, spell check, MMS support and more. Complete with a privacy box for safekeeping, it can understand as many as 20 different languages and adheres to protocols followed in various countries. You can customize every bit of this application using various themes and receive pop up notifications for your messages if you so wish. And if that’s not enough, there’s a backup option that not only saves your texts and MMS, but also your settings to your online account, which can then be restored.
Price: Free
3 – chomp SMS:
According to the developers of this app, it is a ‘souped-up’ replacement for the system application that brings loads of features to your fingertips. The easy-to-use tool works in conjunction with MMS like all other similar software and saves all your messages in the Android database to eliminate the possibility of losing them. A privacy option is in place and you can make use of passcodes to keep your personal texts away from prying eyes. You can customize most of its aspects and make use of useful attributes like blacklisting, scheduling, pop up notifications, delayed sending and more. Over 800 emoji icons are also available at your disposal.
Price: Free
4 – Pansi SMS:
Apparently the fastest application in this category, it features on our catalog of the best Android SMS apps for its ability to act as a perfect replacement for the native one. You get the option to view messages in the inbox as well as conversation styles and place your texts in different folders too. Compatible with MMS, it lets you schedule messages and receive pop ups to reply quickly. You can have your signature that is automatically added to all the text messages. The multi-lingual and customizable tool allows you to create backups to the SD card and restore them, forward group messages and check unread texts through a dedicated filter.
Price: Free
5 – SMS Pop Up:
Unlike those mentioned above, this program isn’t exactly a replacement application but is perfect for those who require means to quickly send texts without hassles. As soon as you receive a message, this app displays a pop up dialog box on your screen so you can read and reply back from your homescreen itself. You can customize tones, LED and vibration for specific contacts and all you need to do to go through all of unread messages is swipe left or right in the pop up box itself. Moreover, you can delete the message right there from your homescreen and even have the app read out your messages to you via the text-to-speech feature. Its voice recognition function comes in handy to dictate the message, while the software types it out for you.
Price: Free
6 – SMS Backup & Restore Pro:
And the last alternative on our compilation of Android SMS apps is nothing like those mentioned above, but is a must have nevertheless. While most of those stated here have their own backup and restore options, this software is for those who continue to use the native messaging tool. It has an automatic schedule backups option and lets you view the content that has been saved for safekeeping. And if you do not wish to create backups of all that is there in your inbox, simply select the conversation that you wish to save and the application will do it for you. It is compliant with multiple languages and its ad-supported free version is also available in the Play store.
Price: $2.49
Conclusion:
So that’s our narrowed down assortment of some of the best Android SMS apps available in Google’s applications store. Are you willing to give up your built-in application for one of these, or have you decided to stick to it no matter what? Do not forget to give us your feedback.
