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Best Text Message Effects Apps

180+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our text message effects list covers 180+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Text Message Effects

Litstick - Best Stickers App#1

Litstick - Best Stickers App by Sociaaal LLC

Funny message text changer
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.6😐(269K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#80in Social Networking
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Elevate your messaging with Litstick - the ultimate app for sending hilarious stickers and creating engaging conversations! Spice up your texts with a wide variety of fun stickers, mimic message feature, and surprising bugs and glitches. Download now and make your chats more fun!

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fun and easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Good for pranking friends
  • 😊 Cute sticker designs

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ”’ Lack of customization options without paying
  • πŸ› Buggy and crashes frequently
Text Changer: Fake Messages#2

Text Changer: Fake Messages by Saturday Technologies Incorporated

AI Texting & Funny Rizz Chat
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.4😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your text conversations with the ultimate AI texting assistant that helps you level up your charisma, start engaging conversations, and use pickup lines effortlessly. Say goodbye to boring chats – try it now!

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Helpful for writing and texting
  • 🀩 Fun way to prank friends
  • 🎨 Customizable text and stickers

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Requires payment for full features
  • πŸ”’ Limited free options
  • πŸ” Stickers are noticeable to recipient
Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting#3

Color Text Messages- customizer colorful texting by MULIAN LI

Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.2😐(4.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application allows users to customize their text messages with colorful texts, cursive fonts, and textured bubbles. Users can easily change fonts and colors, adjust transparency and shadow, and preview messages before sending. Compatible with various devices and messaging apps, it offers a fun way to create unique messages with friends.

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

More Text Message Effects apps to explore

4
New Text Tones
New Text Tones
New Text Tones
Download new text alert sounds
Free

Download New Text Tones for a variety of personalized alert sounds on your iPhone. Customize tones for each friend and choose from over 100 options across 15 categories. Enjoy unlimited downloads and share with friends to save money.

πŸ”§ Utilities
(5.2K)
5
Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typography Art & Poster Maker
Free

Create stunning typographic designs with ease using Typorama, a text on photo editor app. Enhance your photos with beautiful text overlays and share your creations with the world.

πŸ“· Photo & Video
(115K)
6
Text Message Sounds
Text Message Sounds
Text Message Sounds
Sound effects and Ringtones
Free

This application offers a variety of popular sound effects and ringtones perfect for customizing text message alerts. Simply browse, listen, and save your favorite sounds to use as custom text message tones.

🎬 Entertainment
(83)
7
Text Message Sounds +
Text Message Sounds +
Text Message Sounds +
funny sound effects
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
(275)
8
TextingStory Chat Story Maker
TextingStory Chat Story Maker
TextingStory Chat Story Maker
Create text message videos
Free

Create immersive chat stories with TextingStory Chat Story Maker. Craft engaging narratives using text messages, images, and videos. Share your stories with friends and unleash your storytelling creativity!

🎬 Entertainment
(64K)
9
Vont - Text on Videos
Vont - Text on Videos
Vont - Text on Videos
Video & Typography
Free

Add text to your videos with ease using this convenient app. Enhance your videos by overlaying text that complements your content seamlessly. Try it now for a creative touch!

πŸ“· Photo & Video
(17K)
10
Hit Em Up: Mass Text Bulk SMS
Hit Em Up: Mass Text Bulk SMS
Hit Em Up: Mass Text Bulk SMS
Private one-to-one Group Text
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(4.8K)
11
Font Keyboard Free - New Text Styles & Emoji Art Font For Texting
Font Keyboard Free - New Text Styles & Emoji Art Font For Texting
Font Keyboard Free - New Text Styles & Emoji Art Font For Texting
by 亀 刘
Free

Discover a versatile keyboard app that provides a wide range of unique text styles and fonts for your messages and social media posts. Stand out with creative text designs and enhance your communication in a fun and engaging way!

πŸ“Š Productivity
(251)
12
Make It Big
Make It Big
Make It Big
Show large text on your screen
Free

Create massive text on your screen by simply typing a message into the app. Your text will be enlarged to occupy the entire screen instantly. Try it out now!

πŸ”§ Utilities
(5.1K)
13
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Mass Text Message | Bulk SMS
Free

Quick Send is a messaging app that allows you to send mass text messages to individual contacts efficiently and with personalized touches. Save time on repetitive typing, manage groups easily, and integrate seamlessly with your address book. Enhance client follow-ups, appointment reminders, event coordination, team communication, and more. Download Quick Send now for streamlined mass messaging!

πŸ“Š Productivity
(537)
14
Funny Sound Effects +
Funny Sound Effects +
Funny Sound Effects +
Sounds for pranks and jokes
Free

Discover a collection of 80 popular funny sound effects at the tap of a button with this app. Prank your friends or use them for jokes easily, including the option to save sounds as ringtones. Enjoy high-definition sounds with an easy and simple interface.

🎬 Entertainment
(5.4K)
15
Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now
Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now
Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now
by MULIAN LI
Free

Create vibrant and colorful text messages with customizable fonts, bubble effects, and a wide range of colors using this app. Stand out from the crowd and express yourself in a unique way by personalizing your messages to match your mood or style.

🌐 Social Networking
(1.6K)
16
Messages
Messages
Messages
by Apple Distribution International
Free

Stay connected with loved ones using this versatile messaging app that allows you to send texts, photos, videos, documents, and more across Apple devices. Enjoy features like editing or unsending messages, group chats with personalized settings, inline replies, mentions, and collaborative file sharing. Download now to enhance your communication experience.

🌐 Social Networking
(32K)
17
EFEKT Video Effects & Filters
EFEKT Video Effects & Filters
EFEKT Video Effects & Filters
Clip Editing, Glitch & Blur FX
Free

Experience the power of professional video editing with a user-friendly app that offers a wide range of special effects, filters, and editing tools. Elevate your videos to the next level and unleash your creativity today.

πŸ“· Photo & Video
(16K)
18
Message Makeover - Colorful Text Message Bubbles
Message Makeover - Colorful Text Message Bubbles
Message Makeover - Colorful Text Message Bubbles
by Andrew Halligan
$0.99

Revamp your text messages with Message Makeover! Customize message colors and fonts, preview before sending, and enjoy a vast array of color choices. Download now to add an artistic touch to your messages!

🌐 Social Networking
(121)
19
Voice Changer (Sound Effects)
Voice Changer (Sound Effects)
Voice Changer (Sound Effects)
Speak, Record, Change and Play
Free

A fun voice changer app that lets you record, change, and play with different sound effects to create hilarious voices. With real-time recording, simple voice effect selection, easy editing, and instant playback, it's perfect for sharing funny recordings with friends. Start creating amusing voices today!

πŸ“Š Productivity
(3K)
20
Text Tool - Text Repeater
Text Tool - Text Repeater
Text Tool - Text Repeater
Fonts, Repeat Text & Flip Text
Free

Create funny and unique messages with this app by changing fonts, repeating text, flipping words, and adjusting letter size. Try it now and discover more features to make your messages stand out!

πŸ”§ Utilities
(78)

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