Best Message Background Text Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Color Text Messages, this is the deeper bench. 238+ message background text apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Message Background Text Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Text Messages- customizer colorful textingColor Text Messages- customizer colorful textingFree4.3★ (4.9K)NoYesNov 2026
2Cute Stickers | Sticker BookCute Stickers | Sticker BookFree4.8★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
3Secret Message : Hide MessageSecret Message : Hide MessageFree—NoNoMay 2026
4Color Text Message & Emoji ArtColor Text Message & Emoji ArtFree4.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
5Text-Em-AllText-Em-AllFree2.8★ (28)NoNoOct 2026
6Text Message Export - ChatSaveText Message Export - ChatSaveFree2.7★ (32)NoYesNov 2026
7Text BombText BombFree1.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
8Cool Themes & Fonts: Cute TextCool Themes & Fonts: Cute TextFree4.7★ (70K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Message Background Text

4.3😐(4.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Personalize your text messages with vibrant colors, unique fonts, and custom bubble styles. Enhance your conversations with special effects and backgrounds to make every message stand out. Preview your creations before sending to ensure they perfectly match your style or mood.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Colorful and fun text customization
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Variety of fonts and backgrounds
  • 💡 Allows for creative expression in messages

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔒 Limited free options
  • 📤 Sends messages as images, not actual text
  • 🔀 Requires switching between app and messaging app
Cute Stickers | Sticker Book#2

Cute Stickers | Sticker Book by Ronnie Nguyen

Emojis & Memes for iMessage
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Express yourself with over 4500 cute, funny, and animated stickers for iMessage and WhatsApp. Customize your iPhone home screen with sticker widgets. Earn free coins daily by playing a sticker search game.

What We Love

  • 💕 Adorable and fun stickers
  • 🎨 High-quality and creative artwork
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🎉 Frequent updates with new stickers
  • 🔓 Free sticker packs available
  • 💰 Reasonable subscription options

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Some sticker packs are paid-only
  • 🕰️ Slow sticker download times
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

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FAQ about Message Background Text

What are the best message background text apps for iPhone?
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting tops our message background text apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 4.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top message background text apps we rank are free to download, including Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting and Cute Stickers | Sticker Book.
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 238+ message background text apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.