Garmin Messenger™

6.59K reviews
Content rating
Rated for 3+
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Rated for 3+
Users Interact, Shares Location, In-App Purchases
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About this app

Stay in touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that's not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible Garmin device (1). Automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time, and elevation.

(1) See compatible devices here: garmin.com/p/893837#devices
(2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device.

Note: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Message with Friends & Family
Updated on
Nov 3, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Location, Personal info and 4 others
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location, Personal info and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

6.47K reviews
William Heubner
November 2, 2026
I seem to have great difficulties using my inReach. I feel like it is very un-intuitive and though I have subscribed to the Garmin service months ago, every time I try to send a simple text, it hasn't worked properly. A great idea. It's a shame it is so hard to get working properly.
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Greg Collins
October 14, 2026
What a terrible onboarding experience! Garmin's apps and web services are such a disaster. I buy a pre-owned InReach Mini 2, and activation is impossible through the 4 different devices/apps/web accounts that are involved here. Technical product support chat just sends me to billing support with zero confirmation that's my issue. I see nowhere to pick a subscription or add payment info. That should be part of the activation process for the device, but that fails with zero helpful advice. Yuck.
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dnomitchell
October 26, 2026
I'm not really sure the function of "locate" when it doesn't update very often and updates seems arbitrary. Knowing where someone was over an hour ago seems useless to everyone. It might be good for texting but 100% of the time it freezes my garmin fenix 9. could be helpful but it needs to go back in the oven and bake longer.
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What’s new

- Added phone number verification options: WhatsApp and "Call Me"
- Stopped generating "X is on Garmin Messenger!"-threads
- Streamlined subscription purchase flow
- Fixed "Open Garmin Connect" deeplink stranded user in Connect app
- Course Points shown on LiveTrack map
- When pairing some devices, send user to Explore app to pair first
- Require user interaction to continue polling Garmin Locate contact's location
- Show LiveTrack Settings in more cases
- Removed Android 8 support