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Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Text + Now Unlimited Calling

71K ratings
334 reviews
With Ads#173 in top-grossing Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📊 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 calling and texting, including features like voicemail and group chat. Earn or purchase calling minutes for extended use. It's a reliable alternative for communication, especially when traveling.

✓Free U.S. phone number
✓Unlimited calling and texting
✓Voicemail
✓Group chat
✓MMS messaging
✓Ringtones
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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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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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$2.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 173-6

Utilities

This app dropped -6 positions in Utilities chart.

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

Does Pinger have ads?

Yes, Pinger contains advertisements. Users can remove ads through a subscription plan.

How much does Pinger cost?

Pinger is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for features like removing ads or additional calling minutes. Subscription plans start at $2.99 per month.

What devices support Pinger?

Pinger is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

What is the age rating for Pinger?

Pinger has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

How often is Pinger updated?

The latest version of Pinger is v13.30, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026. Updates typically occur regularly to improve functionality and add new features.

Can I use Pinger internationally?

Yes, Pinger can be used to call anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico with free calling minutes. It's also noted as great to have a backup number when traveling abroad.

What do users like about Pinger?

Users frequently praise Pinger for being a great, simple, and functional app that works reliably, often comparing it to having a real phone number. Many appreciate its user-friendliness and its ability to turn devices like iPads into smartphones.

What are common user complaints about Pinger?

Some users report issues with account locking, excessive ads, and inconsistent call or message delivery. There are also complaints about having to pay for certain features, such as receiving SMS from apps or for minutes.