Top 5 FREE Messaging Apps for Android

PULSE SMS

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PULSE SMS

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PULSE SMS

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PULSE SMS

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TEXTRA SMS

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TEXTRA SMS

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TEXTRA SMS

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TEXTRA SMS

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TEXTRA SMS

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YAATA

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YAATA

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YAATA

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MOOD MESSENGER

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MOOD MESSENGER

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MOOD MESSENGER

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ANDRIOD MESSAGES

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ANDRIOD MESSAGES

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Top 5 FREE Messaging Apps for Android

PULSE SMS

when you first open it up you'll see how simple and clean it looks

PULSE SMS

This is the best-looking messenger on this list and it also comes with some solid features

PULSE SMS

You can pin conversations snooze notifications for a set amount of time and automatic message backup and restore.

PULSE SMS

You can send text messages from any platform including your PC, Mac, Linux, TV, tablet, watch and more

TEXTRA SMS

You ca if you're looking for a messenger with a bit more customization then check out TEXTRA SMS

TEXTRA SMS

this app is simple materialistic UI with subtle animations and no crazy features

TEXTRA SMS

you also have a quick reply window

TEXTRA SMS

you can partially copy text with any bubble

TEXTRA SMS

allowing you to change the colors bubble style emojis including Android Oreo, Android blobs iOS and more

YAATA

YAATA is one of the most featured pact messengers on this list

YAATA

the look and feel of the app to the extreme

YAATA

when you delete something in the text editor there's an UNDO button

MOOD MESSENGER

MOOD MESSENGER is another great messaging app with its own unique look and features

MOOD MESSENGER

On the front page you have your chat list and if you swipe left you have all your contacts

MOOD MESSENGER

If your friend has the app as well you can message them without using SMS

ANDRIOD MESSAGES

this is missing a lot of features but still one of the most popular messaging apps on the Play Store

ANDRIOD MESSAGES

Google created it it has a clean and simple interface which most other apps follow