# Nextplus: Private Phone Number — Unlimited 2nd Line Talk & Text

> Provides a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling. (iPhone/iPad app by textPlus, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 90,022 App Store ratings · 1,028 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 201 MB
- Languages: European Spanish, British English, French (France)
- Released: 2015-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews.md

## What is Nextplus?

Nextplus lets you stay in touch with people around the world without giving out your real number. With Nextplus you'll get:

- A free US Phone number so friends can call & text you (you pick the area code)
- Free texting (SMS, MMS + group chat) to any US or Canadian mobile number
- Free inbound phone calls
- Toll-free calling from anywhere in the world with no restrictions!
- Inexpensive outbound phone calls
- Works great over WiFi so you don’t even need a 3G/4G connection. 
- No contracts, no “surprise” costs.
- Turn your iPod touch into a phone!

HOW IT WORKS
Unlike other app-to-app messengers, we let you call and text ANY phone number!

Nextplus works across all your devices so you'll never miss a message. All you need is WiFi - no 3G/4G connection required!

Your friend’s phone company charges us small fees to deliver texts and calls on their networks. Rather than force you to pay, we let you view a few banner ads or watch a quick video. If you choose, you can pay a buck or two and make those ads disappear. The choice is yours!

IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS 
- Keep Your Number for 1 year $1.99 / Remove Banner Ads for 1 month $0.99 / Remove Banner Ads for 1 year $5.99 / Unlimited Ad-Free calls to Mexico (landlines) for 1 month $6.99 / Unlimited Ad-Free Calls to Mexico (mobile) for 1 month $29.99/ Unlimited Ad-Free calls to US & Canada for 1 year $19.99
- If you choose to subscribe to a plan, you will be charged a price according to the plan selected in your country. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment.
- 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 above 
- 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 

* IMPORTANT: 
- We do not support 911 in the US
- In order to place most outbound phone calls you will need to purchase credits within the App
- If push notifications are not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls

Terms of Use: https://textplus.com/textplus-terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy: https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/

Subscription Products:
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

## Key features

- Free US phone number with selectable area code
- Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat)
- Free inbound phone calls
- Toll-free calling worldwide
- Inexpensive outbound calls
- WiFi calling and texting
- No contracts or surprise costs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Keep My Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Calls to US & CA | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle 6-Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 in Calling Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Quick Reply for 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #88 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)
- #168 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Nextplus?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Customizable user profile and message threads
- 👍 Different ringtones to choose from
- 👍 Personalized settings
- 👍 Free app with no sign-up or hidden fees
- 👍 Works well as a secondary number

**Cons**

- 🐛 Calls sometimes drop or become inaudible
- 🐛 Unclear how call credits are applied
- 🐛 Messages sometimes don't deliver
- 🐛 Photos and videos don't always work
- 🐛 Notifications and message sync issues
- 💸 Too many long, intrusive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to create account
- Number reclamation issues
- Inability to send/receive texts and calls

**Most requested features**

- Ability to log out of the app
- Improved notification system
- Better message delivery reliability
- Streamlined user interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,028)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews.md

### 5/5 — fell off :/

*2026-08-17, version 3.6.2*

textplus and nextplus used to be really good but now any time they reassign my number and i need a new one it doesn’t let me choose a free number and im forced to use a premium one.

### 5/5 — Unable to receive texts again

*2026-08-17, version 3.6.2*

Unable to get texts again

### 1/5 — Used to be just ok to mediocre. Going to lose users as a result of new login requirements

*2026-08-14, version 3.6.2*

Could they make the app any worse? New login requirements void your privacy. App has become  hideous. Lost all my credits, used to dollars. Old 'grandfathered' accounts before 2020 are effectively being terminated with false  message account hasn't been used and your number is reassigned. Then when u try to obtain replacement number there's a continuous message that says oops, something is wrong. Try again. Also no provision to reset legacy passwords. Support is militant and unhelpful. All they do is deflect and gaslight. Call quality has always been mediocre. don't let the bots or paid reviewers say differently. Read the negative reviews to get a clear picture. Unless you're premium user you won't be able to get a phone number anywhere, ever. Waiting to hear back from the FCC and Apple.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2026-08-14, version 3.6.2*

I’ve paid for unlimited calling but I can’t call 20 numbers

### 1/5 — Charged me $40 when i cancelled my subscription

*2026-08-14, version 3.6.2*

I cant even download apps till i pay off this $40 this app charged me, Mind you did not authorize it at all, A college student aswell so now i cant even download the apps i need to enter my campus till i pay this off but if i pay them $40 ill be short on other payments , Genuinely just evil bro

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-13, version 3.6.2*

It’s a great texting app. 💪🏽

### 4/5 — Calling limits

*2026-08-12, version 3.6.2*

It’s GUD but needs to let you call more numbers than 14

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2026-08-09, version 3.6.2*

This app suspends you for no reason and doesn’t help either with sensitive words useless app ever

### 5/5 — I love the idea his app

*2026-08-05, version 3.6.2*

My review is the app is working well and so good thank you

### 5/5 — Couldn’t make calls or even receive calls like before.

*2026-08-02, version 3.6.2*

Now I couldn’t even text after I have said to the customer’s services that I could text but not call. In such case I couldn’t even login to my Apple account if anything happens to need to login. Then if so I would actually have to cancel the subscription since it is of no use to me. I couldn’t make call or receive calls like before.

## Frequently asked questions about Nextplus

### What does Nextplus do?

Nextplus provides users with a free US phone number that allows them to make and receive calls and texts. It enables communication with any US or Canadian mobile number, and offers toll-free calling from anywhere in the world. The app works over WiFi, so a cellular data connection is not required.

### How can I get a free phone number with Nextplus?

You can get a free US phone number by downloading and setting up the Nextplus app. You will be able to choose your desired area code. This number can then be used by friends and family to call and text you without using your real number.

### Is Nextplus free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering free texting and inbound calls. To cover costs, it displays banner ads or allows users to watch videos. Users have the option to purchase subscriptions to remove ads or for unlimited outbound calling to specific regions.

### What devices is Nextplus compatible with?

Nextplus works across all your devices, including smartphones and devices like the iPod touch. It requires a WiFi connection to function, meaning you do not need a 3G/4G connection to send or receive messages and calls.

### Can I make outbound calls with Nextplus?

Yes, you can make outbound calls with Nextplus. While inbound calls are free, most outbound calls will require the purchase of credits within the app. There are also subscription options for unlimited ad-free calls to specific international destinations like Mexico, as well as to the US and Canada.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.3 — 2026-08-19

- Resolved an issue preventing some users from selecting a premium number.
- Additional number selection improvements
- Fix intermittent endless spinner when refreshing messages
-  Other bug fixes and optimizations

### 3.6.2 — 2026-06-29

- Fixed an issue preventing conversation names updating to the latest contact info
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements

### 3.6.1 — 2026-05-15

- Improved UI related to trials
- Properly sorting area codes so they are easier to find
- Bug fixes
  - Repaired missing localizations
  - Cleaned up minor errors in phone number flows

### 3.6.0 — 2026-04-14

- Notifications now include media previews. This can be disabled in settings
- Fixed an issue which prevented Canada users from getting a Canadian phone number.

### 3.5.6 — 2026-04-01

- Fixed a network issue that prevented some users from getting a phone number

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