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Garmin Messenger™

Name: Garmin Messenger™
Rating: 4.6 (11560 reviews)

Garmin

Message with Friends & Family

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11.6k Ratings

4.6

★★★★★

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Developer

Garmin

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Size

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Information

Apple ID1550351929

Bundle IDcom.garmin.inreach

SellerSeller

Min iOS17.5

Min macOS14.5

Device familiesiphone

Released2022-09-26

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What’s New Version 2.8.1

• Fixed an error when attempting to view LiveTrack settings

Description

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 at 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.

Capabilities

Siri

Accessibility

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Version history 25 versions

Build 887909566v2.8.12026-07-07 19:11:00

• Fixed an error when attempting to view LiveTrack settings

Build 885090317v2.82026-05-20 15:43:17

Lots of bug fixes.

Build 882984399v2.7.12026-03-04 16:10:30

• Fixed using VoiceOver to compose a message • Fixed incorrect UI shown after activating a device

Build 882419485v2.72026-02-18 19:04:59

Improved app experience when multiple inReach devices are paired.

Build 881226699v2.62026-01-07 13:26:13

We fixed some bugs and made some improvements for iOS 26.

Build 880615285v2.5.32025-12-19 16:06:58

• Fixed LiveTrack settings crash on iOS 16

Build 880379980v2.5.22025-12-08 12:47:11

• Fixed a crash when searching messages • Fixed voice messages sometimes failing to record audio on iOS 26

Build 879975958v2.5.12025-12-01 15:48:26

• Fixed battery strength not updating after changing selected device • Fixed layout bugs that affected some versions of iOS 16

Build 879785124v2.52025-11-19 18:03:27

Multiple inReach devices can be paired to the app at the same time.

Build 879038274v2.4.42025-10-20 19:08:06

• Fixed some bugs including a few rare crashes

Build 878270106v2.4.32025-09-22 17:24:03

• Fixed several more bugs

Build 877783035v2.4.22025-09-03 17:27:04

• Fixed a few more voice call bugs

Build 877650171v2.4.12025-08-29 11:20:01

• Fixed a few bugs

Build 877424609v2.42025-08-28 12:17:46

• Make voice calls to other Messenger app users • Added support for new types of Garmin devices

Build 876508992v2.3.32025-07-22 13:10:02

Minor bug fixes.

Build 876224617v2.3.22025-07-09 12:41:27

Fixed a bug that could prevent a device from connecting to the app until the device is power cycled.

Build 873613435v2.3.12025-03-31 11:52:36

• Fixed error when attempting change LiveTrack settings

Build 871840256v2.32025-03-05 15:43:05

• Improved support for iOS 18 • New custom notification sounds

Build 871265486v2.2.12024-12-20 12:26:20

• Fixed sign in errors in when multi-factor authentication is enabled

Build 869901073v2.22024-10-28 14:56:03

• Send multiple photos or voice messages at once • Show the correct device image when pairing a wearable device

Build 869304682v2.1.12024-10-01 14:12:19

• Minor bug fixes

Build 869093993v2.12024-09-24 11:38:04

• Simplified inReach weather requests • Fixed duplicate notifications appearing for some messages * Other minor bug fixes

Build 868506701v2.02024-09-18 13:05:18

• Send and receive photos and voice messages using the internet or a Garmin inReach Messenger Plus • Send longer text messages • Add emoji reactions to messages

Build 866651632vv1.192024-06-17 20:36:27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Build 865425018v1.18.12024-04-24 14:26:21

Fixed a crash.

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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts

Region	Language	Price	Ratings	Avg	Version
US	en-US	Free	11.6k	4.6	2.8.1

Change log 29 changes · US

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releaseNotes updated

• Fixed an error when attempting to view LiveTrack settings

2026-07-12

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description updated

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

2026-07-12

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subtitle updated

Message with Friends & Family

2026-07-12

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name updated

Garmin Messenger™

2026-07-12

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Version 2.8.1 released

• Fixed an error when attempting to view LiveTrack settings

2026-07-07

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Version 2.8 released

Lots of bug fixes.

2026-05-20

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Version 2.7.1 released

• Fixed using VoiceOver to compose a message • Fixed incorrect UI shown after activating a device

2026-03-04

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Version 2.7 released

Improved app experience when multiple inReach devices are paired.

2026-02-18

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Version 2.6 released

We fixed some bugs and made some improvements for iOS 26.

2026-01-07

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Version 2.5.3 released

• Fixed LiveTrack settings crash on iOS 16

2025-12-19

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Version 2.5.2 released

• Fixed a crash when searching messages • Fixed voice messages sometimes failing to record audio on iOS 26

2025-12-08

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Version 2.5.1 released

• Fixed battery strength not updating after changing selected device • Fixed layout bugs that affected some versions of iOS 16

2025-12-01

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Version 2.5 released

Multiple inReach devices can be paired to the app at the same time.

2025-11-19

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Version 2.4.4 released

• Fixed some bugs including a few rare crashes

2025-10-20

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Version 2.4.3 released

• Fixed several more bugs

2025-09-22

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Version 2.4.2 released

• Fixed a few more voice call bugs

2025-09-03

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Version 2.4.1 released

• Fixed a few bugs

2025-08-29

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Version 2.4 released

• Make voice calls to other Messenger app users • Added support for new types of Garmin devices

2025-08-28

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Version 2.3.3 released

Minor bug fixes.

2025-07-22

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Version 2.3.2 released

Fixed a bug that could prevent a device from connecting to the app until the device is power cycled.

2025-07-09

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Version 2.3.1 released

• Fixed error when attempting change LiveTrack settings

2025-03-31

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Version 2.3 released

• Improved support for iOS 18 • New custom notification sounds

2025-03-05

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Version 2.2.1 released

• Fixed sign in errors in when multi-factor authentication is enabled

2024-12-20

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Version 2.2 released

• Send multiple photos or voice messages at once • Show the correct device image when pairing a wearable device

2024-10-28

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Version 2.1.1 released

• Minor bug fixes

2024-10-01

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Version 2.1 released

• Simplified inReach weather requests • Fixed duplicate notifications appearing for some messages * Other minor bug fixes

2024-09-24

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Version 2.0 released

• Send and receive photos and voice messages using the internet or a Garmin inReach Messenger Plus • Send longer text messages • Add emoji reactions to messages

2024-09-18

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Version v1.19 released

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

2024-06-17

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Version 1.18.1 released

Fixed a crash.

2024-04-24