5 Android apps to automatically reply to messages, mail and calls

1. IM Auto Reply

This application allows you to use automatic replies for most of the popular instant messengers, including Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and others. Moreover, the service can be activated only for certain contacts in each of them.

The application does not need access to your accounts, it functions through the quick replies function. You just need to issue permissions to read notifications on your smartphone.

In the settings, you can choose after how many seconds to send an automatic response and how many times to do it: once for each contact or after any new message.

There is also a function for detailed setting of the response, taking into account the text of the incoming message. For example, the application can also respond to the standard "Hello" with "Hello", and if the message contains a different text, then a different phrase is possible.

2. Away

An alternative answering machine for various instant messengers, featuring several convenient functions. For example, Away can turn on automatically on a schedule, sending messages for you only after hours or on weekends.

The option of replies based on the text of the incoming message is also available. It can be activated both with an exact match, and with a partial match, when the received message contains not only the words you specified.

Autoresponder Away is compatible with most of the most popular messaging apps, including Telegram, Viber, and even Signal. Several specific features are provided for WhatsApp. These include saving statuses, as well as sending messages to users who are not in your contacts list.

3. SMS Auto Answer

This application allows you to send pre-prepared responses to incoming messages and calls. These can be personalized messages only for selected contacts, or universal replies for everyone.

It is possible to create several profiles of the answering machine, which will be activated only at certain times or days of the week. The number and interval of sending messages to the same number are regulated in the settings.

Also in the settings, you can set a condition for the number of digits in the number. For example, if this is a call from a landline phone, then the answering machine will ignore it. Likewise, with very long numbers, which may turn out to be paid.

All application settings, as well as the archive of text messages, can be stored on Google Drive as a backup, which can be used on another device if necessary.

4. TextAssured

This universal app allows you to set up your autoresponder for SMS messages, phone calls, as well as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. In the case of instant messengers, the response can contain not only text, but also attachments.

Different types of responses are allowed to be tied to a specific location. For example, one profile will be activated upon arrival at work, and another will be activated at the gym. Similarly, messages can be tied to a specific time or movement in the car.

TextAssured: Create response profile

TextAssured: Profile

As in other similar applications, TextAssured can work with individual contacts from the list or entire groups. It is possible to set up conditions with multiple responses to messages with certain words.

TextAssured is free, but some useful features are only available in the premium version, which costs RUB 319. Before purchasing it, you can use it in a trial mode for 24 hours.

5. Gmail

The function of automatic replies to emails is provided in some popular email clients. For example, in mobile Gmail, to activate it, you need to go to the side menu, open the settings and select an account. At the bottom of the drop-down list is the "Autoresponder" item.

In it, you need to determine the period of activity, as well as indicate the subject and text of the message itself. Sending can be carried out in response to all incoming letters or only to messages from your contacts.