I like using Hangouts because it integrates texts and hangout messages (I have a network of friends who actually use Google Hangouts). I would use it full time but went back to each individual messaging app because it doesn't integrate FB Messaging. Also, I accidentally archived messages often. One more downfall... I also have friends who do not have up to date phones... i.e. the ORIGINAL Droid... So if I try to send a text with multiple recipients he does not receive them. As far as the LG messaging app, It is great having the received message pop up on top of whatever I am doing and be able to respond or even compose a new message on top of whatever I am doing with the Q-Slide feature. On this topic... Does anyone else HATE the LG keyboard. It is the worst and most inaccurate swyping or tradition input I have ever used! My BIGGEST problem with it is if you insert a quotation mark it automatically ever single time butts it right up against the last character you typed! Why does it do this?!?! Sorry for the rant... I'm done.