Alternatives
Google Messages alternatives
The 10 most successful Communication apps similar to Google Messages on the United States App Store as of Oct 14, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Google Messages. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC (4.6★ from 245,668,713 ratings).
Compared with Google Messages
Google Messages by Google LLC: 4.6★ from 51M ratings · Free · success 77/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 246M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 2 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 115M | #3 | Free download | 87 |
| 3 | SnapchatSnap Inc | 4.2★ | 40M | #2 | Free download | 84 |
| 4 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.6★ | 1.7M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | Google ChromeGoogle LLC | 4.1★ | 49M | #20 | Free | 72 |
| 6 | Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave Software | 4.8★ | 3.9M | #10 | Free download | 82 |
| 7 | Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 8 | Firefox Fast & Private BrowserMozilla | 4.6★ | 6.6M | #9 | Free | 81 |
| 9 | Signal Private MessengerSignal Foundation | 4.5★ | 2.9M | #7 | Free download | 81 |
| 10 | WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 25M | #11 | Free download | 80 |
Questions about Google Messages alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Google Messages?
- WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 92/100 and 245,668,713 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Google Messages?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Snapchat and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Google Messages?
- Apps similar to Google Messages include WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Snapchat, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, Google Chrome and Brave Private Web Browser, VPN.