# Pinger: Call Plus Texting App — user reviews > 319 indexed App Store user reviews of Pinger by Pinger, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 69,675 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinger-call-plus-texting-app/id444741112/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinger-call-plus-texting-app/id444741112.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 59,366 · 4★ 4,159 · 3★ 2,178 · 2★ 1,108 · 1★ 2,864 ## What do users think of Pinger? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 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 **Cons** - 🐛 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity - Does not even let you create an account - Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls - Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes - Not dependable, messages don't go through **Most requested features** - Ability to receive verification codes - Option to turn off sounds/notifications - Fix for not being able to send more than one picture at a time ## Newest reviews (10 of 319) ### 2/5 — Can’t use dial pad during calls *2026-07-08, version v13.21.1* The text and calling works GREAT except for when you need to select options on the dial pad DURING a call. ### 2/5 — Downloaded the app and put me through registration process only to tell me I have to get a new phone *2026-06-07, version v13.19* Downloaded the app and put me through registration process only to tell me I have to get a new phone to use it!!! Just wanted to waste time dishonestly! Sure I’m am going to buy a new phone now just because u tricked me! Even then u shouldn’t use pinger because they are always first to block u out of your account for not having the newest phone!! I’m sure they get kick backs from phone companies and give their users the finger treatment ### 2/5 — Copy paste messages *2026-05-28* Copy paste messages do not work. People don’t receive my messages. **Developer response:** Hey there, we're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues copying and pasting messages. We'd love to help investigate this further, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any additional information at reviews@pinger.com. ### 4/5 — Ummmmm *2026-05-22, version v13.18* A bit slow loading could be a lot faster ### 1/5 — Paywall *2026-04-08, version v13.15* Already know why we need it for verification or second phone. Too bad you must pay . ### 1/5 — Unable to sign up *2026-04-02, version v13.13.1* Don’t waste your time cuz each time I try to sign up it keeps saying “request error” why is that? ### 2/5 — Verification Codes are a Paid feature. *2026-03-25* If you were trying to use a phone app that gives you a different phone number for safety and security when using apps like meta which are now demanding your phone number, Pinger holds your verification code hostage for $12.49/mth I am not paying $12.49 for a single verification code. Period. I would rather not have access to a social media account due to safety and privacy than be forced to pay for a single code. The whole reason I was trying to use Pinger was to avoid my information being sold, so it feels toxic that I have to pay to avoid that. **Developer response:** Hey there, we want to reassure you that our subscription service includes a cooldown timer, so you can receive as many verification codes as you'd like. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or anything else, please reach out to us at reviews@pinger.com. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-03-24, version v13.13.1* I had to reset my Device. Went back to log in pinger, with email address etc etc and pinger would allow it had to set a whole new acct. lost my phone number & all! ### 4/5 — The app works but *2026-03-19, version v13.13.1* The app works but the calls won’t work. I use this app for job interviews call but the calls wont go through. It hard for the other person to hear me or they say it sounds like I’m under water. Please fix the app and make the call clear ### 4/5 — recommend it to anyone *2026-03-06, version v13.12.1* It’s kind of wave, have a try on it, i love using it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — I can’t create an account *2026-08-05, version v13.23* It says error 7063 always ### 1/5 — Bad Reception *2026-07-18, version v13.22* Friend told me reception is a 1/10 from their end.. After bad review from phone screening from possible job interview ### 1/5 — AI prompts are awful *2026-07-10, version v13.21.1* The chat displays AI prompts that blur the conversation and can’t be easily dismissed. It displays these prompts after I send messages and the suggested texts are not even helpful. If these aren’t removed or fixed, this chat feature is unusable in its current state ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-10* After doing the most recent update , it won’t let me read messages for more than a few seconds. It blurs them out for about 30 seconds at a time. Ridiculous attempt to get me to pay to remove ads. The service sucks. My calls always drop and everyone gets annoyed because how bad it sounds when I call or people call me. No thanks **Developer response:** Hey there, we're sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experience with our app. If you continue to have any issues properly using TextFree, please reach out to us with any additional information at reviews@pinger.com. ### 1/5 — Defective *2026-07-01* Dosnt work **Developer response:** Hey there, we're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues with our app. If you could please reach out to us with any additional information on the exact problem you've been dealing with at reviews@pinger.com. We'll see what we can do to help. ### 1/5 — Error 7063 every time I setup an account. Never works *2026-06-28, version v13.20.1* Outdated application error There is not a new version available. Needs an update. Also an error trying to use google account. This app is terrible. 0 stars ### 1/5 — I HATE PINGER!!! *2026-06-02, version v13.18* The calls ALWAYS go from EXCELLENT service to POOR immediately. Then it drops the call ### 1/5 — Cannot log in *2026-05-12, version v13.17* Can’t login verification don’t work. They send you a code you enter it. You go to login and get stuck in a verification loop. I just deleted the app. . ### 1/5 — Missed messages *2026-05-10, version v13.17* I’ve missed so many messages and the other person resends them and they still don’t come through. Might just uninstall and use something else. Don’t bother using this app if they don’t fix this issue and many more that others have mentioned. ### 1/5 — Ng man *2026-04-25, version v13.16.1* They locked my account for no reason ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Yummy *2026-08-17, version v13.24* Yummy ### 5/5 — i enjoy it *2026-07-31, version v13.23* awesome app ### 5/5 — Lovely *2026-07-18, version v13.22* I can’t wait to start subscription on it ### 5/5 — Archive *2026-06-23, version v13.20.1* Is it possible to add “archive” option ? ### 5/5 — Pinger *2026-06-21, version v13.20* So good for pranking people ### 5/5 — Hello *2026-05-17, version v13.17* Can I get in there ### 5/5 — Amazing app, compared to others! *2026-04-06, version v13.13.1* I have been using pinger since 2013 when I was a kid with a iPad and iPod and I could now call my parents! Now grown up and owning a business I have found my way back to pinger using it as a business line. It’s been perfect for my business and customers, and great to keep my personal and business separate. Being compatible with many devices, I never miss a text or call - improving my business. All in all Pinger and their sister companies have been flawless dating all the way back when I made my first phone call. ### 5/5 — Pretty much no ads *2026-03-27, version v13.13.1* The ads are short and sweet. This app saved my life. ### 5/5 — Works Well *2026-03-25, version v13.13.1* I'm one for privacy, so I like having an alternate number to use for stuff. The one thing I'll point out is that text messages are a bit tricky to read with voiceover, as they are not rendered properly as text to voiceover, thus it cannot read them directly to me, however using screen recognition usually works most of the time, and having email alerts for text messaging helps solve the issue, although a bit awkwardly. ### 5/5 — Life saver! *2026-03-11, version v13.13* Best private app for messaging. The audio for the call is bad quality and nobody can understand me. But at least the texting is good. My one thing is I would like my GIF apps to work here. Can that happen? --- *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 2026-08-29.*