# Fongo - Call & Text — user reviews > 133 indexed App Store user reviews of Fongo by Fongo Inc., rated 4.56/5 from 60,713 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fongo-call-and-text/id473770452/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fongo-call-and-text/id473770452.md ## Newest reviews (10 of 133) ### 2/5 — With ads even paid *2026-08-23, version 2026.8.1* Paid monthly for messaging, but the app still shows long ads, which can’t be dismissed. It blocks conversations in the middle… I have to force close the app and reopen to continue the conversation. ### 4/5 — Décevant *2026-08-12, version 2026.8.1* En plus des nombreuses et longues annonces dans la version gratuite, pourquoi avez-vous enlevé de nombreuses options. Vous décevez beaucoup de vos utilisateurs qui ont un budget limité. ### 4/5 — Froze *2026-08-05, version 2026.8* When I participated in the offered surveys the app froze and I wasted my time 😟 ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2026-07-19, version 2026.7.1* Despite I purchased lifetime ad removal, ads started showing up all over. I checked with the customer service, they said the lifetime means 2 years now. I call this is a fraud. ### 1/5 — Does not honour ad free purchase *2026-07-17, version 2026.7.1* Purchased lifetime ad free and now I'm getting ads . So many ads making it unusable . Greed with too many ADs has ruined it . Paying customer here and experience gone downhill . Hope they smarten up before losing their loyal customer base ### 5/5 — The best *2026-07-16, version 2026.7.1* Very good, interesting very sauce GF you have soft sauce ### 5/5 — Superb *2026-07-15, version 2026.7.1* Absolutely great app ### 1/5 — Annoying ads *2026-07-14, version 2026.7.1* The ads became so much annoying that I stopped using it before the ads were acceptable but now too much and lasts for long time with so loud noise ### 1/5 — Beware of hidden costs *2026-07-13, version 2026.7.1* I had purchased some extra minutes - which sets off some inactivity timer, and while having minute credits on your account you’re getting charged $1.50 month if you don’t make a call once a month.Which I don’t necessarily do for international calls. So they make you pay extra for having paid. What a scam. I ended up closing my account, even forfeiting the minutes I had left. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-07-12, version 2026.7.1* Love it ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ads cover keypad. *2026-08-27, version 2026.9* Wow the ads are getting ridiculous. Plus, I paid for no ads originally. App is pretty useless now. I paid to have my number ported to Fongo and now I regret it. I used to be a big fan but not anymore. ### 1/5 — Appelle gratis *2026-08-24, version 2026.8.1* Fonction et gratuity ### 1/5 — Useless and trash *2026-08-20, version 2026.8.1* You have to pay a subscription to even send a text. Not worth the time at ALL! ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2026-08-11, version 2026.8* I downloaded it from App store for the purpose of calling my UK bank from Canada. I bought international credit using my canadian credit card. I made the call and gave a heads up to my bank that any otp must be sent to my Canadian mobile number but in the middle of the call my bank mistakenly sent the otp to the number im using. And that’s it! After the call i got logged out and never got my account back along with my international credits too. I got banned for violating the terms, which i believe i did not violate any as i was calling my own bank in the UK. And this app doesn’t have any customer service hotline, absolutely nonsense. I have to send bunch of reports and still got the same response, i got banned and my account will never be reopened. That’s it! No explanation whatsoever. I have filed a complaint to my credit card so i can recover my money back in purchasing the international credit as i did not use most of it and they just banned me right away. And my bank acknowledged it, thankfully i got my money back. ### 1/5 — No longer good *2026-07-31, version 2026.7.1* There are so many ads that this app is literally trash now. ### 1/5 — Taking away lifetime purchases and forcing subscription & buggy app *2026-07-30, version 2026.7.1* They force users into subscription models after previously offering lifetime purchases (e.g. removal of ads). Text book example of anti consumer behaviour. On top of that, their app interface has been stuck in the past and looks extremely outdated and clunky. I regularly miss calls because the app is buggy - no alerts of incoming calls, unable to pick up etc. I’ve used them for many years because they were so affordable. With aggressive push of subscriptions for everything this is no longer the case. I do not recommend this app ### 1/5 — Untrustworthy *2026-07-26, version 2026.7.1* My lifetime no ads subscription got cancelled or ended by them. My son 6-month SMS subscription got ended in less than 3 months, we had to go through he'll to get them reinstated it. ### 1/5 — Ads cover keypad *2026-07-21, version 2026.7.1* Wow the ads are getting ridiculous. Plus, I paid for no ads originally. ### 1/5 — Trash add filled garbage *2026-07-18, version 2026.7.1* This app is trash add filled garbage! Just a bunch of micro transactions and trash service! ### 1/5 — Dumb app *2026-07-18, version 2026.7.1* App constantly disconnects calls. No reliable way to talk to anyone ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app for Canada *2026-08-24, version 2026.8.1* Awesome for calling within Canada. Could be better with texting as well ### 5/5 — SAMDACH Sivutha *2026-08-20, version 2026.8.1* Amazing it’s a real great phone I use it every day for 10 years 🇨🇦👌 ### 5/5 — Fongo services *2026-08-20, version 2026.8.1* I love Fongo#. I have this number that I use for for 12 years now my phone number it’s free ### 5/5 — Top *2026-08-19, version 2026.8.1* Très bonne application des petits bugs des fois mais sinon très pratique ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2026-08-17, version 2026.8.1* Excellent app to keep your mobile number everywhere you go. Absolutely recommend this app and to switch to use your phone thru Fongo. ### 5/5 — ROAMING *2026-08-04, version 2026.7.1* Works well inside canada but does not work on roaming. Please check ### 5/5 — Super pratique *2026-07-22, version 2026.7.1* Fongo est excellent et très pratique comme ligne téléphonique. Simplement extraordinaire ### 5/5 — Super amazing app. Highly recommended *2026-07-21, version 2026.7.1* I’ve been using this app for the last three years. I love it. It is super nice and free ### 5/5 — Great to stay connected during travel *2026-07-20, version 2026.7.1* I am so happy I am able to call my loved ones back in canada for free even when I’m away ### 5/5 — There are way too many software ads. I was editing a text message when a pop-up ad popped up out of *2026-07-17, version 2026.7.1* The app is really good and I'd be willing to pay for a subscription. But there are way too many ads, and I hope they can reduce the sudden pop-ups. The notification sounds aren't very noticeable! The unread messages page often doesn't show up! I suggest changing the design of the unread messages page! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*