# Free Tone - Calling & Texting — 1 Week without Ads

> Free calling and texting app with a personal US/Canada phone number. (iPhone/iPad app by TextMe, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-tone-calling-and-texting/id338088432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TextMe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307996876)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 62,735 App Store ratings · 483 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 201 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, French (France)
- Released: 2010-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-tone-calling-and-texting/id338088432/reviews.md

## What is Free Tone?

UNLIMITED TEXTING AND CALLING WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER

FREE TONE THE MOST POPULAR FREE CALLING APP ON THE STORE IS NOW AVAILABLE WITHOUT ADS FOR 1 WEEK

With this version of Free Tone you will enjoy one week without ads when you create a new account*

• Unlimited TEXT and PICTURE messaging to any phone in US & CANADA*
• Unlimited Calling to ANY NUMBER IN THE US & CANADA*
• Get a REAL phone number*
• Receive phone calls on your number and enjoy Free Voicemail
• Enjoy group texting features with text, photos and videos
• Share your location in one click
• Enjoy a wide sample of Stickers
• Transform your IPAD into a real wifi phone

No Catch, No Hidden cost!

Free Tone is an easy to use messaging application that allows you to send unlimited text, voice, pics, video messages to any mobile phone number in United States and Canada. You can also Call any number in the US and Canada too ! Also, if your friends install the app as well, you will be able to do a lot more with them! So pick a Number and share it with your friends and start texting, calling!

* Important:
- For outbound calls to the US and Canada, calling is free with FreeTone
- Hawaii, Alaska and some other territories are not supported in the free bundle
- For inbound calls to your personal number, the first five hundred minutes are complimentary, with the ability to receive calls to your FreeTone number for a minimal extension fee
- Free calls to numbers in the US & Canada from some locations are subject to some limitations
- Access to the free US/Canada number and calling is limited to US and Canada residents
- If Push notification is not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls
- Only one free phone number per account
- Removal of Ads for one week is only available to users having downloaded the paid version of Free Tone and creating a new account, for users updating the app or using their existing account you will keep experiencing your current Free Tone experience
- After the week of usage without Ads you will start to see ads in the App
Help us improve FreeTone: http://support.free-tone.com

In-App Subscription Details:

- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed in the "Manage Subscriptions" section of your iTunes account
- You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions”
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription
- Also see Terms & Conditions (http://go-text.me/assets/tc) and Privacy Policy (http://go-text.me/assets/pp)

Terms of Use: https://api.textme-app.com/api/support/terms-conditions/ios/

## Key features

- Unlimited texting and picture messaging
- Unlimited calling to US & Canada
- Receive a real phone number
- Voicemail functionality
- Group texting
- Location sharing
- Sticker packs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get this phone number | $2.99 | per month |
| Get this phone number | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get this phone number | $6.49 | per month |
| Get this phone number | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 TextMe Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 TextMe Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 1 Month Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #5 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)
- #171 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Free Tone?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well with WiFi
- 📞 Allows calls and texts
- 💰 Free to use
- 🤝 Good for business/professional use

**Cons**

- 💸 Requires payment for premium features
- 🔍 Unclear about free vs paid features
- 🔧 Unreliable call/text functionality
- 📢 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Calls and texts frequently fail to connect
- Messages and notifications not always delivered
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
- Number deactivation issues

**Most requested features**

- Improve call and text reliability
- Provide better customer support
- Offer more transparent pricing
- Reduce intrusive ads and notifications
- Improve security and privacy protections

## Recent user reviews (10 of 483)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-tone-calling-and-texting/id338088432/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wtf. Doesn’t work anymore

*2026-07-22, version 3.53.2*

It used to work now I can’t answer or make calls, text anyone and in my profile my number isn’t  there as of it doesn’t exist. My phone will ring but not allow me to answer

### 1/5 — They lie!

*2026-07-15*

Basically they tell you it’s free. Once you get used to using it and share the number, they start charging you and if you not pay then they make it not work and say it’s a random pause due to your pattern of use. They don’t know when it will return to normal and have no way of overriding it.  Pretty dishonest and desperate for money

### 1/5 — Crashes upon startup

*2026-07-07, version 3.52.4*

Crashes as soon as it opens up. Unusable. Used to work great though. Now it doesn’t work at all.

### 1/5 — Scam in itself

*2026-07-01*

Not free, makes you pay then refuses to send more than a few messages due to “scam security”

**Developer response:** I'm sorry you are not satisfied with TextMe. We can’t provide support through the app store, but our team can help! Just email support@go-text.me, and we’ll be happy to assist with any questions you may have.

### 1/5 — Quality down almost unusable but price keeps going up.

*2026-06-25, version 3.52.4*

I’m a paid diamond Premium plan subscriber since 2019. It was like $5 back then to get your 2nd number. Now is $10+ which is ridiculous that’s the cost of a eSIM. But I can understand the convenience except the app DOES NOT WORK, I can receive calls, some times, but I CANT send any message for the LAST MONTH. And good Luck trying to logout and login again. The app will freeze and you are getting NOWHERE. IF YOU ARE A NEW USER LOOK ELSEWHERE DONT DOWNLOAD THIS APP UNTIL THEY FIX ALL BUGS.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2026-06-21*

The recent update 2 weeks ago has caused the app to crash and not connect at all. I am DISABLED AND I HAVE SERIOUS MEDICAL issues that could literally kill me without warning. I use this app to communicate with my doctor office and others as well. I need surgery at the cancer center and this app is how I communicate with them as well. I’m a senior citizen that has a numerous medical history and I am fighting to stay alive here. FreeTone has now taken away my ability to communicate with anyone. Ever since the update on June 6 or 8, 2026 I have had connection issues. As of this morning June 21, 2026, the FreeTone app is not connecting at all so I can’t make or receive any calls or texts. ICSTRAB!!!!

### 5/5 — All good

*2026-06-21, version 3.52.4*

App is really helpful and nice! I like it!

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-06-19, version 3.52.4*

Constant crashing, can no longer access my number, bugs every time I open it. I’d stay away

### 5/5 — I like it, solid!

*2026-06-12, version 3.52.4*

Works well, very good app!

### 2/5 — Nearly unusable at this point

*2026-06-09, version 3.52.4*

I’ve been a paid subscriber of this app for years, as it gave me a reliable option when I spent time overseas.  Over the past two years performance has declined, with calls often dropping or failing to connect.  Recently, I’ve been completely unable to connect on any voice calls.  Why is this app updating regularly, if not to fix or improve its primary function, to allow users to make calls?  It seems they built up so many positive reviews from years of decent service that recent negative reviews are drowned out.  Recommend you do not pay for this app in its current state.

## Frequently asked questions about Free Tone

### What does Free Tone do?

Free Tone is a messaging application that allows users to send unlimited text, voice, picture, and video messages to any mobile phone number in the United States and Canada. It also enables calling to any number in the US and Canada and provides users with their own personal phone number.

### What are the key features of Free Tone?

Key features include unlimited texting and picture messaging, unlimited calling to US and Canada, a real phone number with voicemail, group texting, location sharing, and a selection of stickers. The app can also transform an iPad into a Wi-Fi phone.

### How much does Free Tone cost?

The app offers free unlimited texting and calling to US and Canada. While the first 500 minutes for inbound calls to your personal number are complimentary, there may be a minimal extension fee for additional minutes. The app also has an in-app subscription for ad removal and may display ads after a trial period.

### Is Free Tone available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile use and can transform an iPad into a real Wi-Fi phone. However, specific compatibility details for all devices are not explicitly mentioned beyond this. Users should ensure push notifications are enabled for optimal message and call reception.

### Who can use Free Tone?

Free Tone is primarily intended for US and Canada residents to access the free US/Canada number and calling features. It's a useful tool for anyone seeking a free communication solution for domestic calls and texts within these regions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.54.0 — 2026-08-26

This update fixes bugs and improves the performance of the app

### 3.53.3 — 2026-07-24

This update fixes bugs and improves the performance of the app

### 3.53.2 — 2026-07-22

This update fixes bugs and improves the performance of the app

### 3.53.1 — 2026-07-12

This update fixes bugs and improves the performance of the app

### 3.53.0 — 2026-07-10

This update fixes bugs and improves the performance of the app

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