Report updated May 19, 2026
＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ）
For mobile users in Japan seeking a carrier-integrated messaging platform that functions via phone numbers.
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＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ） is an established mobile app that is completely free.
What is ＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ）?
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What makes this app unique?
What Are The Key Features?
Enables text, photo, and video messaging between users of major Japanese mobile carriers using only phone numbers.
Supports group chat functionality for multi-user communication.
Allows users to send various stamps and stickers to enhance conversational expression.
Provides status indicators to show when messages have been delivered and read by the recipient.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
NTT DOCOMO
Providing a comprehensive digital ecosystem for NTT DOCOMO subscribers in Japan. The platform integrates entertainment, finance, and lifestyle services into a unified mobile experience.
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How does it evolve in the app market?
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The outtake for ＋メッセージ（プラスメッセージ）
Key Takeaways
This app serves as the standard RCS-based messaging infrastructure for major Japanese mobile carriers, prioritizing phone-number-based connectivity over traditional email or social media accounts.
Where Is It Heading?
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