This small folder will concern Android applications specializing in SMS/MMS messaging. Since the stop of the character limitation, these applications multiply, the competition grows and therefore it becomes less and less easy to choose from the wide range offered on the Google play store. So here's our selection to find out. Realize that many other applications exist, let us know your Favorites via the comments. All applications have also received strong notes on the play store, which are attributed by a large number of users, demonstrating a positive consensus. Here is our selection of the 10 best SMS and MMS messaging alternatives for Android.
TextSecure Messenger
If you are a person very riding on security and data protection, then TextSecure should suit you. One of the proofs of the degree of restriction around the application: it is impossible to make screenshots when used. It makes sure to encrypt your messages end-to-end when you create your account by entering your phone number. This application is available under CyanogenMOD but can also be used separately. Here, TextSecure makes sure that you alone are able to read the message that is intended for you.
The QKSMS
We have to do here to an application that has made an effort on its graphic aspect. Very pretty, it does not forgone the options and the amount of advanced functions for a Messaging. It gives a great place to personalization with a multitude of themes (including a night mode), it also incorporates a function of rapid response, grouped messages, sending programming, all this in an application without advertising. The application is entirely open-source and therefore free, a good thing given that it was paying a few more time ago.
EvolveSMS
EvolveSMS meets the latest material design standards from Android as well, these are the aplates of colors, sober lines and round icons that are in the spotlight. These codes are available through different themes that you can also set up. In addition, the application allows you to program the sending of SMS and respond to those received via a pop up window avoiding you having to open the app. Finally, EvolveSMS offers a private Inbox in which you can place the most private conversations safe, protected by an unlocking scheme.
TeXtra SMS
The application pleases by its aesthetic respecting the material design. TeXtra is highly customizable. This allows you to choose the ambience of your application and activate a night mode that passes the background from white to gray or black. A function taken up more and more often. Offering much more than just managing your text messages, TeXtra will provide you with the ability to quickly respond to your messages, to be warned by floating notifications, the creation of signatures, specific notifications. You can also request acknowledgements, or automatic recording of videos and images in your Smartphone. TeXtra is also compatible with Android wear and PushBullet.
MySMS
Acclaimed by the public and the specialised press, MySMS is a cross-platform service. It serves Windows, Mac but also Internet browsers. You can send messages from your computer if you have saved your phone number. You can create grouped messages, program, export, and save your archives and offer compatibility with EverNote, DropBox, and Google Drive. To benefit from the advanced options, you will need to subscribe to the premium version costing about €10 for one year.
SMS Chomp
It's a pretty old app going back to the beginning of smartphones. Hand in hand with Android, chomp has grown and of course has evolved. Currently featuring a look reminiscent of hangouts. It's pretty good because it's one of the most popular messaging applications. It provides many Emoji, password lock, message lock and other security options, including a blacklist. It also offers a quick response function. Chomp also supports Android wear and PushBullet.
Handcent SMS
Like other applications, Handcent SMS also supports MMS, of course. But the app offers two-three other pretty handy options, such as generating its signature, writing SMS from a computer. It is possible to customize the themes and the application can display next to a contact the number of messages in your conversation. In addition to the traditional message-sending options, MMS, Handcent can also send drawings in the form of MMS. The app also has a pop up mode to quickly answer but also a private password-protected Inbox.
Android Messages
Because it is a selection of alternative courier, we decided to go out of the box. Also, here is an application that stays in the Google shackles while avoiding hangouts, some of which may not appreciate this application. Less dense than hangouts, Google Messenger cuts, brushcutters and only keeps the base. Of course dressed by material design, you can send text messages, photos, record sounds