Garmin Messenger™

6.57K 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

6.45K reviews
Gene Friesen
August 27, 2026
Works well enough when it's properly paired. Don't ever get yourself into a situation where you need to re pair it without cell service. Doesn't work. App doesn't want to connect to an already paired phone when switching Bluetooth on an off to save cell battery days in the backcountry.
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Giles Smith (Papa Lazarou)
September 10, 2026
buggy, really annoying. im doing EBC. not impressed. location of messenger appeared in a different place that my device, comon..this is basic stuff Garmin..cleared data and cahe and started again..I shouldn't have to deal with this with a premium product. its also not intuitive to use
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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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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