# Message Makeover - Colorful Text Message Bubbles

> Customize text message appearance with custom colors and fonts. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Halligan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-colorful-text-message-bubbles/id473563535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Halligan](https://appshunter.io/developer/383018986)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-colorful-text-message-bubbles/id473563535/reviews.md

## What is Message Makeover?

Message Makeover is ON SALE celebrating our launch! Grab it now!

Tired of the old green and grey text messages? Look no further. Message Makeover is bringing beautiful messaging to iOS.

Be the envy of all your friends by sending them bold, colorful messages that they can only dream of.

Features
- Custom Message Background Color
- Custom Message Font Color
- Beautifully designed, simple interface
- Preview your message before you want to send!
- Launch Messages app directly from the app
- Absolutely free to send with iMessage
- Vast array of Color Choices - If we don't have it, ask us and we'll add it!

Why wait? Download Message Makeover today and start composing not only messages but pieces of fine artwork that will make messaging a joy to do AND look at!

## Key features

- Custom message background color
- Custom message font color
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Message preview functionality
- Direct launch to Messages app
- Extensive color selection

## Chart rankings

- #59 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Message Makeover?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Unique messaging features
- 👍 Attention-grabbing visuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📋 Requires extra steps to send messages
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Messages fail to send
- Font and shadow effects not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Integrate directly with default messaging app
- Expand font and bubble style options
- Improve message delivery reliability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-colorful-text-message-bubbles/id473563535/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Plain

*2025-07-01, version 3.0.0*

Its a plain jane it needs to be updated

### 3/5 — Colored text

*2023-10-09, version 3.0.0*

I like this app a lot and it works why it's supposed to but my problem is I cannot figure out how to make the fonts smaller. When I type it out the lettering is huge. Could you please help me with this thank you.

### 1/5 — Message colour bubbles

*2023-03-04, version 3.0.0*

Pity the writer didn’t didn’t adapt this as per early reviews. Wouldn’t have wasted my money!

### 4/5 — New App

*2022-10-18, version 3.0.0*

Did not tell me it was a stand alone app and I had to use it as an text messenger.  Also it does not appear I can delete it off my iphone. Any suggestions!

### 1/5 — Nothing

*2021-06-14, version 3.0.0*

Don’t waste your time getting this CRAP🤬!!

### 1/5 — No good

*2020-12-24, version 3.0.0*

No good. Can’t change bubble and text size. Comes out huge and looks silly

### 1/5 — Rip off!

*2020-03-03, version 3.0.0*

Only two functions.  No choice of font type or size.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2019-12-16, version 3.0.0*

Fun to use app.

### 3/5 — Didn’t explain

*2019-10-03, version 3.0.0*

It’s a stand alone it’s separate from my message !!!!!

### 1/5 — Waste of money.

*2019-09-19, version 3.0.0*

Should have read the reviews before purchasing.  Oh well, that’ll teach me..!!

## Frequently asked questions about Message Makeover

### What does Message Makeover do?

Message Makeover allows you to customize the appearance of your text messages by changing the background color and font color of individual messages. It aims to make your messaging experience more visually engaging and personalized.

### What are the key features of Message Makeover?

Key features include the ability to set custom background colors and font colors for your messages, a simple and beautifully designed interface, a preview function to see how your message will look before sending, and direct integration to launch the Messages app. It also offers a vast array of color choices.

### Is Message Makeover free to use?

Yes, the app is absolutely free to send messages with iMessage. The description indicates it is free to use for its core functionality.

### What devices is Message Makeover compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, as it specifically mentions bringing beautiful messaging to iOS and launching the Messages app directly from the application. Compatibility details beyond iOS are not specified.

### How can I use Message Makeover to enhance my messaging?

You can use Message Makeover to create visually striking messages by selecting unique color combinations for backgrounds and fonts. This allows you to make your conversations more fun, expressive, and stand out from standard text messages, turning them into 'pieces of fine artwork'.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2017-08-28

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Completely revamped the application to support iOS 11 and beyond!
- Added the ability to directly insert your messages into the Messages app for sending (no more copy and paste!)

### 2.1 — 2011-12-16

Version 2.1
- Six Beautiful new Holiday Christmas Patterns
- Send your festive greetings!

### 2.0.0 — 2011-12-10

Version 2.0.0
- 24 New Beautifully Designed Patterns! Scroll down to view additional backgrounds.
- Send Now button on Enter Message Screen

### 1.0.0 — 2011-10-31

No release notes.

## More apps by Andrew Halligan

- [Message Makeover for iMessage - Colorful Bubbles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-for-imessage-colorful-bubbles/id478730981)

All apps by Andrew Halligan: https://appshunter.io/developer/383018986

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