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Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Text + Now Unlimited Calling

71K ratings
334 reviews
With Ads#167 in top-grossing Utilities
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📊 Productivity
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Details

Released
June 4, 2012
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Developer

Pinger, Inc.
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About

This app provides a free U.S. phone number for unlimited calling and texting to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It offers features like voicemail, group chat, and MMS messaging, functioning as a reliable alternative to a traditional phone line.

✓Free U.S. phone number
✓Unlimited calling
✓Free texting (SMS)
✓Voicemail
✓Group chat
✓MMS picture & video messaging
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What users say about Pinger

Reviews of Pinger are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.7/5 from 71K App Store ratings. What users like most: great app, simple and functional. Top complaints: constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity, you have to pay $10 a month to receive SMS from apps. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app
  • 👍Simple and functional
  • 👍Good app
  • 👍Works pretty good
  • 👍Great service, user friendly
  • 👍Best app ever
  • 👍Thanks
  • 👍Excellent app
  • 👍Highly Recommend!
  • 👍Love this app
  • 👍It works well!
  • 👍Turn your regular iPad into a smartphone
  • 👍Awesome App!
  • 👍I love this app

Negative things

  • 🐛Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
  • 💰You have to pay $10 a month to receive SMS from apps
  • 🐛Does not even let you create an account
  • 🔍Why so many ads since last update??!
  • 🐛Issues with Pinger
  • 🐛Hangs a lot, crashes when scrolling up too much
  • 🐛Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls
  • 🐛Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes
  • 🔍Scammy, have to pay to receive messages
  • 🐛Not dependable, messages don't go through
  • 🔍Scam, have to pay for minutes
  • 🔍Inaccurate description, misleading about free minutes
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What's New in Pinger

v13.30

November 2, 2026

Every Pinger update improves speed and reliability. Inbox search results now make it easier to identify conversations marked as Spam Risk. This release also includes performance improvements and bug fixes. Enjoying Pinger? We’d love a rating or review.

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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 167

Utilities

The app has maintained its position at 167 recently.

Last updated on November 2, 2026.

Events

Read more about Introducing: Audio Messages
Event EndedMajor Update

Introducing: Audio Messages

Send and receive audio messages via text.

Nov 15, 2023 — Dec 15, 2023

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User reviews

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The adds are bad

It’s nice I just hate the pop up after every single time you the adds very annoying n you can’t skip the adds
HH3llo2.o

Everything is NOT a verification code…………..

Everything is not a verification code. I bought an item and the company sent me a text to confirm my purchase and Pinger blocked it because it considered it a verification code. Now I have to go through my emails for confirmation messages. I’ve used this app for over 10 years and the more updates they’ve had the more issues they’ve had. I think this needs to be addressed.
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WWaste'NO'Time

Sounds good

So far, so good.
0Q006 Q

Amazing app

The best of the best
EEEECOMDEY

Can’t create account

No matter if I use Apple email or Gmail it says it can’t create account. First gave some auth error. Now it just spins and doesn’t do anything. Don’t waste your time.
Tthefoxbox
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity

Bug

Does not even let you create an account

Bug

Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls

Bug

Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes

Bug

Not dependable, messages don't go through

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to receive verification codes

Feature

Option to turn off sounds/notifications

Feature

Fix for not being able to send more than one picture at a time

Feature

FAQ

What does this calling and texting app do?

This app provides you with a real U.S. phone number that allows you to make unlimited free calls and send free SMS messages to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It functions as a complete communication tool, offering features beyond basic calling and texting.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a dedicated U.S. phone number, unlimited free calling and texting, voicemail, group chat capabilities, and MMS for sending pictures and videos. It also supports emojis and custom ringtones.

How does the app make money?

The app is free to download and use, offering free calling minutes and free SMS. It also has options for purchasing additional minutes cheaply and offers subscriptions for enhanced features or unlimited usage. Ads may also be present.

Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs a secondary phone number, wants to make free calls and texts to North America, or requires a reliable communication tool, especially when traveling abroad or as a backup to their primary phone.

Is this app available on all devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, it mentions being used on an iPod touch, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It is likely also available on Android devices, as is common for such applications.