Opinions on sms appa

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I am searching for another sms app. I have tried handset and love it except for the way it displays a notification when you get a text. If I create a shortcut the shortcut doesnt display the little number showing a text. The widget does however the widget isn't in that grey box like the rest of my homescreen icons. That bothers me because i like things to look the same. If thay wasbfixed, that would be great. I even tried to take the grey box off the other homescreen icons but I cant unless i just don't know how.
Does anyone have any other recommendations for sms apps? I appreciate your help!