Garmin Messenger™

Garmin Messenger™

Message with Friends & Family

14K ratings
564 reviews
#89 in free Social Networking
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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Released
September 26, 2022
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Communicate globally with friends and family, even without cell service. Pair with a compatible satellite communicator for secure messaging and SOS capabilities. Enjoy automatic network switching for reliable connectivity and real-time location sharing.

✓Global messaging
✓Interactive SOS
✓Group messaging
✓Photo and voice messaging
✓Automatic network switching
✓Real-time location sharing (LiveTrack)
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What users say about Garmin Messenger™

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What's New in Garmin Messenger™

3.1.3

October 28, 2026

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Charts

Top Free

This app dropped -4 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

Great Tool

Using Messenger has been a great way to provide a sense of comfort for our family and friends. We have traveled in remote areas of South America and North America. With our next journey to North and South Islands of New Zealand we can stay in contact when outside areas without cellular connectivity. Always in-reach😄!
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Lo recomiendo

Es muy confiable

Terrible

I am so frustrated with Garmin. I spend a lot of money on a Fenix, Edge 1040, inReach Mini and the Messenger, Garmin Connect etc never seems to work for more than a day or two and I have to factory reset everything. I have spent countless hours trying to resolve the issues to no avail. Total amateur hour at Garmin. Cannot wait until Apple and/or StarLink sends Garmin into extinction. Garmin will have deserved it and will get zero sympathy from me. Enjoy your final hours Garmin, you deserve your coming ignominy.
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Excellent way to track family member

With a family member undertaking a long hike in areas without phone coverage this app along with his Garmin unit we are able to communicate and check on his safety. Excellent app and GPS system.

No MapShare

Messages work, MapShare does not

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User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

4 issues

No verification code received

Bug

App freezes during activation

Bug

Inconsistent behavior between app and device

Bug

Messaging not working in areas with no cell coverage

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to message non-Messenger contacts

Feature

Improved contact management and syncing

Feature

Apple Watch compatibility

Feature

Ability to delete messages on paired devices

Feature

Better integration with Garmin Explore app

Feature

FAQ

What does the Garmin Messenger app do?

The Garmin Messenger app allows you to send and receive messages globally, even in areas without cellular coverage. It pairs with a compatible inReach satellite communicator to provide secure messaging and interactive SOS capabilities. The app also offers features like group messaging, photo and voice messaging, and real-time location sharing.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include global messaging, interactive SOS for emergencies, group messaging, photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible device, and automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks for optimal connectivity. It also supports LiveTrack for real-time location sharing with loved ones.

Is there a cost to use the Garmin Messenger app?

The Garmin Messenger app itself is free to download and use. However, to utilize its satellite messaging and SOS features, you will need to pair it with a compatible inReach satellite communicator and have an active satellite subscription. Specific device compatibility and subscription details can be found on the Garmin website.

What devices is the Garmin Messenger app compatible with?

The app is designed to pair with compatible inReach satellite communicators. A list of compatible devices can be found on the Garmin website at garmin.com/p/893837#devices. The LiveTrack feature may also require a compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate app or a compatible inReach-enabled Garmin device.

When would I use the Garmin Messenger app?

This app is ideal for outdoor adventurers, hikers, climbers, and travelers who venture into areas with limited or no cellular service. It ensures you can stay in touch with friends and family, and provides a critical safety net with its SOS functionality in remote locations.