Apps in this category may contain mild or occasional cartoon, fantasy or real-life violence, as well as occasional or mild adult, sexually suggestive or horrifying content and may not be suitable for children under 9 years of age.

12+

Apps in this category may contain occasional mild indecent language, frequent or intense cartoon or real-life violence, minor or occasional adult or sexually suggestive material, and simulated gambling, and may be for children under 12 years of age.

17+

You must be at least 17 years old to access this App.

Apps in this category may contain frequent and intense offensive language; Frequent and intense cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence: frequent and intense adult, scary and sexually suggestive subjects: as well as sexual content, nudity, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, may not be suitable for children under 17 years of age.

Garmin Messenger™ Screenshots

iPhone

About Garmin Messenger™

Never lose 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 direct communication with individuals. 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.

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.

See compatible devices here: garmin.com/p/893837#devices

What's New in the Latest Version 1.18.1

Last updated on Apr 24, 2024

Old Versions

Fixed a crash.

Version History

1.18.1

Apr 24, 2024

Fixed a crash.

1.18

Apr 4, 2024

• Improved handling of suspended inReach devices
• Fixed phone number validation in certain regions

1.17.3

Mar 15, 2024

Minor bug fixes.

1.17.2

Mar 9, 2024

Minor bug fixes.

1.17.1

Mar 8, 2024

Fixed crash when removing a paired device.

1.17

Mar 6, 2024

• Fixed 'Account verification required' banner appearing more often than it should
• Fixed some bugs when forwarding or sharing messages
• Added new Accounts section to settings menu
• Improved UI in message threads that contain a blocked address

1.16.2

Dec 19, 2023

Fixes for app when running on iOS 15.

1.16.1

Dec 15, 2023

Fixed some bugs that slipped into the last release.

1.16

Dec 13, 2023

• Assign notification sounds per contact
• Fixed message notifications sometimes disappearing
• Fixed delay between receiving a message notification and the message appearing in the app

1.15

Sep 26, 2023

• Device management improvements
• Fixed some bugs related to transferring software updates to connected inReach devices

1.14

Aug 30, 2023

• Improved device management
• Improved handling of messages that can't be delivered to the intended recipients
• Bug fixes

1.13.1

Aug 2, 2023

Possible fix for crash when attempting to compose a new message.

1.13

Jul 19, 2023

• Improved weather forecast UI
• Fixed crash when deleting a weather location

1.12.1

Jun 23, 2023

• Improved messaging when internet is available but unreliable
• Fixed a bug that prevented users without an inReach from replying to certain conversations

1.12

Jun 13, 2023

• Added SMS Opt-In and notification preferences
• Fixed rare instances of valid phone numbers not being recognized

1.11.1

May 15, 2023

Fixed a bug that could cause the Next button to remain disabled after entering a valid phone number during sign in.

1.11

May 9, 2023

Fixed some bugs.

1.10

Apr 5, 2023

• Improved weather UI
• Many bug fixes

1.9.3

Mar 23, 2023

• Fixed software update information not appearing for some inReach devices

1.9.2

Mar 20, 2023

Minor bug fixes.

1.9.1

Feb 21, 2023

• Updated translations

1.9

Feb 13, 2023

• Added check-in message language selection
• Assorted minor bug fixes

1.8

Jan 13, 2023

• Improved handling of message notifications when internet is unreliable
• Improved error handling when signing in to a Garmin account
• Fixed notifications sometimes appearing for muted conversations
• Fixed some messages appearing with an incorrect status after removing a paired device
• Fixed some crashes

1.7

Dec 16, 2022

• Notification improvements
• Fixed message list scroll position after selecting a message notification
• Fixed some UI issues when using iOS 14
• Improved app behavior when the paired device is removed from the user's account

1.6

Dec 9, 2022

• Find other Messenger app users by phone number when composing a new message
• Additional Explore account management options are available in the app
• Fixed clipped text in message bubbles on some devices

Feedback Report

Garmin Messenger™ FAQ

What country or region is Garmin Messenger™ available in?

Garmin Messenger™ is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:

China

What language does Garmin Messenger™ support?

Garmin Messenger™ supports English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese