Best SMS Backgrounds Apps

209+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our sms backgrounds list covers 209+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top SMS Backgrounds 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
3Background Text - Write Behind Your Photos for Creative Typography!Background Text - Write Behind Your Photos for Creative Typography!Free3.3β˜… (12)NoYesNov 2026
4Blur Effect - Shapes, Background and Censor Text In One TouchBlur Effect - Shapes, Background and Censor Text In One TouchFree3.0β˜… (10)NoYesNov 2026
5Text On Square Video And Blur Background - SooMovText On Square Video And Blur Background - SooMovFree3.0β˜… (5)NoYesAug 2026
6SimpleBackgroundsSimpleBackgroundsFree5.0β˜… (10)NoYesSep 2026
7Unlimited BackgroundsUnlimited Backgrounds$2.99β€”NoNoNov 2026
8HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.Free4.5β˜… (14K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for SMS Backgrounds

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 Backgrounds

What are the best sms backgrounds apps for iPhone?
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting tops our sms backgrounds 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€” 19 of the top sms backgrounds 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 209+ sms backgrounds apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.