Here are some of the best SMS apps for Android. All of these are available from the Google Play Store, in case you're interested.

While Google is trying to improve the default messaging app, the experience is still half-baked. Here is a guide to choose the best SMS app for Android ...

SMS spam is proliferating fast, but your phone's settings or a handy app can help stem the tide.

Plenty of customisation options await in this Android SMS app, with Hello SMS letting users choose if they want a standard notification or the entire screen to light up when messages arrive.

Pulse SMS remains one very popular app for millions of users on Android, so it’s no surprise that many of those who already installed it run it on Android Auto too.

Top 10 best SMS Android apps 2020 Below is a quick overview of the top 10 best SMS Android apps for 2020, including any download and in-app purchase costs.

Android Apps That Allow You to Block SMS. There's been a proliferation of SMS blocking applications on the Android Market as spammers shift from email lists to text messages.

Jason Cipriani/CNET For those Android users lucky enough to have already received Android 4.4 KitKat on their preferred device, changing the default SMS app is possible, but very hidden.

Facebook Messenger has reintroduced SMS support to its Android app, allowing users to text message their friends outside of Facebook.

Bad Android apps frequently sign unsuspecting users up for premium rate SMS services. When you receive your cell phone bill, you get sticker shock because you had no idea the app had signed you up ...

Plenty of customisation options await in this Android SMS app, with Hello SMS letting users choose if they want a standard notification or the entire screen to light up when messages arrive.