Garmin Messenger™

4.2
2.88K reviews
100K+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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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.
Updated on
Mar 27, 2025

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, Messages and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Messages and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.2
2.82K reviews
David Smith
October 28, 2024
It has taken me 3 days to set up my inReach mini 2. It connected to my Samsung phone no trouble but the app, no! Tried and tried then found out there is a setting that needs to be activated on the mini2 to allow it to connect to the phone which does not appear in the initial setup. Details are in the help section on the app. I'm not a brilliant techie but am used to sorting problems like this. It is however the very worst item i have ever tried to set up & this app is not fit for purpose.
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Greg G
May 12, 2025
Functionality is good, but it's truly ridiculous that you can't use the app when offline because you can't login! WTH Garmin?!? We were stuck on a train between Madrid and Seville during the blackout last week, which also took down most of the cell networks. I have a new phone and hadn't logged into the app on it and thus was unable to use the app at all and had to send all messages character by character on the nReach Mini 2, which does not have a keyboard. Seems like a *massive* oversight!
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Cian Montgomery
June 5, 2025
complete failure of a product and app. i have taken it in the field about a half a dozen times. every time the device or app has failed in different ways. this latest time inspite of testing ability to send messages with a friend 2 days before the trip, this app showed my inreach as unpaired, could not use the app for the trip. lacks reliable confirmation that messages have been sent. messages i sent delivered weeks after sending. i could go on but i am out of space.
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What’s new

- Fixed expired refresh token handling
- Fixed crash when in-app app updating