Garmin Messenger™
What is Garmin Messenger™?
Garmin Messenger is a free social networking app for sending messages to friends and family. It works with a compatible inReach satellite communicator for messaging outside cellular coverage, and it switches automatically between internet, cellular, and satellite networks. The listing also describes LiveTrack, which lets others follow your location in real time when paired with a compatible device.
Pricing. Garmin Messenger™ is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Staying in touch with friends and family while hiking or outdoors
- Messaging beyond cellular coverage with a paired inReach device
- Sharing your real-time location with loved ones during trips
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Why this app is in C tier
Garmin Messenger™ scores 68 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 82, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Stay in touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that’s not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible Garmin device (1). Automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time and elevation. (1) See compatible devices at garmin.com/p/893837#devices (2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device. Note: Some jurisdictions regulat
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 68 / 100 | 69 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 13.7K | 6.6K | 4.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.8 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 22d ago | 19d ago | 2d ago |
| Price | Free | Free download | Free |
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See all 39 ›Questions about Garmin Messenger™
Do I need a Garmin device to use the app?
The app works with a compatible inReach satellite communicator for satellite messaging. Photo and voice messaging require a compatible Garmin device. Device compatibility is listed at garmin.com/p/893837#devices.
Does the app work without satellite coverage?
When you have internet or cellular connectivity, the app works even if the inReach device is turned off. Satellite messaging requires an active satellite subscription and a paired inReach device.
Is satellite messaging legal everywhere?
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices. It is the user's responsibility to know and follow the laws where the device is used.
Is Garmin Messenger™ free?
Yes. Garmin Messenger™ is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Garmin Messenger™ good for?
Garmin Messenger™ is built for staying in touch with friends and family while hiking or outdoors, messaging beyond cellular coverage with a paired inReach device, sharing your real-time location with loved ones during trips. It sits in the text messaging list on AppTierList.
Is Garmin Messenger™ worth it?
Garmin Messenger™ is C tier, ranked #31 of 40 text messaging apps with a score of 68 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 13,669 ratings. 30 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Garmin Messenger™ compare to Zoho Cliq?
Garmin Messenger™ is C tier at 68; Zoho Cliq is C tier at 69. Zoho Cliq ranks higher. Garmin Messenger™ is free, with no in-app purchases, Zoho Cliq is free to download.
How often is Garmin Messenger™ updated?
Garmin Messenger™ was updated 22 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Text Messaging
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 68 / 100
- Rank in list
- #31 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 13,669
- Recent reviews
- 1.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (22 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Social Networking
- Good for
- Staying in touch with friends and family while hiking or outdoors, Messaging beyond cellular coverage with a paired inReach device, Sharing your real-time location with loved ones during trips
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 107 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 36
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed