Pulse SMS (Phone/Tablet/Web)

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About this app

Want an SMS app that is fast, secure, and packed with all the features and customization you could want? Look no further.

Pulse SMS is a seriously beautiful, next-generation, private text messaging app.

We care deeply about your experience with the app, and are committed to creating the best SMS texting app.

To round out its best-in-class phone app, Pulse SMS re-imagines your communication by giving you the ability to sync your SMS and MMS messages across all of your devices. Send and receive texts and pictures—seamlessly—from your computer, tablet, car, or any device with an internet connection.

This is text messaging, done right.

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A Taste of the Features
Pulse SMS is jam packed with features. On top of syncing between all of your devices, here is a small taste of what makes it the ultimate text messaging experience:
- Unparalleled design and fluid animations
- Endless global and per-conversation customization options
- Suggested Smart Replies within conversations
- Password protected, private text conversations
- Share GIFs with your messages, from Giphy
- Powerful searching through messages and conversations
- Automatic message backup and restore with a Pulse SMS account*
- Preview web links
- Blacklist pesky spammers
- Delayed sending to give you time to edit or cancel messages you send
- Automated replies based on contacts, keywords, and driving/vacation modes
- Dual-SIM support

Encryption Protocol
First and foremost, all of your conversations are stored in end-to-end encryption. You never have to worry about your data leaking out and no one can see your messages except for you, not even the Pulse SMS Team! With Pulse SMS, you get privacy and peace of mind, right out of the box.

Privacy Protection Proof
In technical terms, we use PBKDF2 to encrypt your password and use it as a key to encrypt messages and conversations.

Technical Encryption Overview

1) When an account is created, we generate two salts. One to use with authentication and one for end-to-end encryption.

2) The one that we use with login is straight-forward and normal. We store a version of your password, hashed against the first salt, and authenticate you against this hash.

3) For the encryption, we hash your password against salt #2 and store it locally on your device (computer/tablet/phone). Having this key is the only way that you can decrypt messages. Since no one else has the password that was hashed against the second salt, no one else will be able to decrypt anything.

We share our privacy protocol publicly so our users have peace of mind knowing their password is never stored anywhere and without that password, there is no way to create the secret key used for encrypting and decrypting the content stored in the backend.

*Backups and registered user accounts for all users (free users, subscribers, one time purchases) are deleted after 60 days of inactivity.

Supported Platforms
Pulse SMS has a web app that you can use. It also has native apps for tablets, MacOS, Windows, Google Chrome, Firefox, Linux, and even Android TV. Check out all of our platforms, along with screenshots, here: https://home.pulsesms.app/overview/

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Pulse SMS is the premier web, computer, and private texting application on Android. Everything is instant, setup is a breeze, and it's design is unlike anything you have ever seen.

Helpful Links

Website: https://maplemedia.io/
Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/
Support: support@pulsesms.app
Send & manage SMS from any device. Text & sync - computer, tablet, and more!
Updated on
Sep 17, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Messages and 6 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

75.8K reviews
Steve Shapiro
September 7, 2026
I really wanted to like this app. I love the ability to make multiple folders and keep things organized, but the app cannot function properly. I was not able to send pictures or other attachments. It would not receive texts. It would put random letters after a text for only certain contacts. The app is completely useless. I was using Samsung and I hoped this would replace it but I'm forced to use Google since this app was so bad. I even deleted all my old texts and tried to start fresh but no
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Maple Media
October 8, 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad you liked the folders feature. Please update Pulse SMS, set it as your default messaging app, enable mobile data, and check Settings > MMS Configuration > Max Image Size. For missing messages and unexpected characters, contact us via Side Menu > Support > Email so we can investigate.
Chris C
July 21, 2026
I started the free trial for SMS+ with the full intention of buying it, presumably the premium version removes ads. Why is there a section on the side bar that says "More Great Apps" along with another app shown? If I'm going to pay money for the app to have no ads, I don't want to be suggested other apps in the messenger. It makes it seem like this is not a serious product but a cash grab. I won't be purchasing the subscription even though I could use Pulse's folder system. Shame
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Maple Media
July 21, 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and will pass your comments along to our team
Tom
August 6, 2026
Pulse SMS is a solid alternative to Samsung's messaging app, but it's not without its flaws. I've encountered random message failures (especially MMS), annoying word highlighting, downloaded font limitations, and a lack of Samsung Watch integration, which is a real pain since I've missed timely important msgs and therefore have to carry my phone everywhere.
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Maple Media
August 19, 2026
Thanks for the detailed feedback. Please update to the latest build for recent fixes. For MMS, ensure mobile data is on and review Settings > MMS Configuration. We also appreciate your feedback on highlighting, fonts, and Samsung Watch integration. If message failures continue, contact us via Side Menu > Support > Email.

What’s new

A new version of Pulse SMS is here! Here’s what’s new:

Message Filters: Easily manage and block unwanted messages
Allowed Contacts: Decide who can send you messages
Automatic Message Cleanup: Set a custom schedule to remove old messages
Auto Replies: Edit your custom responses, plus turn them on/off

Thanks for using Pulse SMS! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.