Best SMS Background Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 3.4β˜…, the sms background category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 241+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top SMS Background Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Text Messages- customizer colorful textingColor Text Messages- customizer colorful textingFree4.3β˜… (4.9K)NoYesNov 2026
2Background Text-AI Text EditorBackground Text-AI Text EditorFree5.0β˜… (2)YesYesOct 2026
3H1 SMS GateH1 SMS GateFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
4SMS - ExtensionSMS - ExtensionFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoNov 2026
5SMS Helper:Spam SMS BlockerSMS Helper:Spam SMS BlockerFree1.8β˜… (5)YesYesOct 2026
6SMS Message TemplatesSMS Message TemplatesFree1.0β˜… (1)YesNoNov 2026
7Blur Effect - Shapes, Background and Censor Text In One TouchBlur Effect - Shapes, Background and Censor Text In One TouchFree3.0β˜… (10)NoYesNov 2026
8Background Text - Write Behind Your Photos for Creative Typography!Background Text - Write Behind Your Photos for Creative Typography!Free3.3β˜… (12)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for SMS Background

4.3😐(4.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting screenshot 1
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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
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸŽ‰ Variety of fonts and backgrounds
  • πŸ’‘ Allows for creative expression in messages

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Many features locked behind paywall
  • πŸ”’ Limited free options
  • πŸ“€ Sends messages as images, not actual text
  • πŸ”€ Requires switching between app and messaging app

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FAQ about SMS Background

What are the best sms background apps for iPhone?
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting tops our sms background 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 β€” 20 of the top sms background apps we rank are free to download, including Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting and Background Text-AI Text Editor.
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 241+ sms background apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.