# Message Archive — View archived SMS messages

> View archived SMS messages (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Kennedy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-archive/id6756037362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762219307)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-archive/id6756037362/reviews.md

## What is Message Archive?

PRESERVE YOUR MESSAGE HISTORY

Message Archive lets you view and search your archived messages on iPhone. Perfect for preserving conversations or keeping a personal backup of important messages.

FEATURES

  • View all your archived conversations
  • Search by contact name or phone number
  • Display photos and media attachments
  • Sort by most recent messages
  • Works completely offline
  • All data stays on your device

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Import your message archive folder
  2. Choose your storage option (offline or linked)
  3. Browse and search your message history

PRIVACY FIRST

Your messages never leave your device. No cloud services, no data collection, no tracking. Message Archive reads your archive files locally - your privacy is absolute.

STORAGE OPTIONS

  Choose between:
  • Save to Device - Full offline access, uses device storage
  • Link Only - Access files from iCloud or external location, saves space

PERFECT FOR

  • Preserving important conversations
  • Creating message backups
  • Legal or personal records
  • Keeping message history


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-12-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Daniel Kennedy

- [WorkTracker RTO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktracker-rto/id6624313369)
- [Persisty](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persisty/id6755922654)

All apps by Daniel Kennedy: https://appshunter.io/developer/1762219307

## Related topics

[arxhived](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/arxhived)

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