Samsung Messages vs Message+: What's the Better Choice?

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I used Message+ for a while, and while the variety is nice, I felt it was a bit cluttered. Samsung Messages is much more minimalist, which I prefer for daily use. It feels less overwhelming.

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Has anyone tried using both apps? I wonder if the notification settings differ greatly. I find it hard to keep track sometimes.

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I totally get that! Notifications can be tricky. In my experience, Samsung Messages has more straightforward controls for notifications, while Message+ lets you customize alerts but can be a bit complicated.

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Funny you mention that, because I thought Samsungā€™s notifications were quite basic. Sometimes I miss key messages! On the flip side, I love the split-screen option in Message+, which is super handy.

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I appreciate straightforwardness too, but I canā€™t overlook the advanced features in Message+. It feels like a powerful tool once you get the hang of it.

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I found Samsung Messages really accessible! It works seamlessly with Bixby, which I use a lot. Overall, itā€™s handy for quick messaging without too many distractions.

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I recently switched to Samsung Messages from Message+. Honestly, I missed the customization options, but Iā€™m enjoying how clean the user experience is now.

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I guess both apps have their pros and cons. It really depends on what you value more: simplicity or features. Just my two cents!

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True! I love the emoji and GIF options in Message+ for making chats fun, even if it is a bit more complex.

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I agree with foxcharles! Sometimes I wish Samsung Messages had more fun elements, but its simplicity is golden for quick texting.

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For me, the decision was based on stability. Samsung Messages never crashed on me, unlike Message+, which had a few hiccups. That was a big factor!

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Thatā€™s a good point, rhondayoder! I also find Samsung Messages quite reliable. But I wonder if new updates might change that in the future. Anyone heard about upcoming changes?

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Iā€™ve read that Samsung is working on enhancing their features for Messages, hoping itā€™ll match Message+ in terms of fun. Fingers crossed!

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That would be awesome! Competitive updates might just make me switch back. Motivation, anyone?

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Iā€™ve been using Samsung Messages for a while now, and I find it really reliable when it comes to message delivery speed. Iā€™ve hardly encountered any issues. Battery consumption seems alright too. But Iā€™m curious about how it stacks against Message+.

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Message+ has some nice features like customization, but Iā€™ve had occasional delivery delays. Itā€™s definitely more about user preference here.

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Both apps are pretty solid, but I personally lean towards Samsung Messages for its simplicity. Message+ integrates well with other apps but feels a bit cluttered sometimes.

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Exactly! Samsung Messages has that clean interface, so itā€™s quicker to use, which is great when youā€™re in a hurry.

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I still canā€™t choose between the two! I only had issues with Samsung Messages crashing sometimes. Maybe I just need to update my phone.

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Thatā€™s interesting; Iā€™ve never faced that problem! But I do know that updates can definitely help with performance.