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TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Phone Number & Wifi Calling

911K ratings
2733 reviews
With Ads#8 in top-grossing Social Networking
🔧 Utilities
🌐 Social Networking
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 7, 2009
  • July 14, 2026

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Developer

TextNow, Inc.
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About

This app provides free nationwide calling and texting, offering a private second phone number or a dedicated business line. It features flexible data plans, including a free option for select apps, and affordable international calling.

✓Free nationwide talk and text
✓Free local phone number
✓Flexible data plans (daily, weekly, monthly)
✓Low-cost international calling
✓Second phone line for privacy or business
✓Free data for select apps
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of TextNow. Based on 911K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Free service
  • 🔒Ability to keep number
  • 👍Convenient for secondary number
  • 👍Works on multiple devices
  • 👍Easy to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍Lack of customer support
  • 💸Expensive subscription
  • 📢Intrusive ads
  • 🔑Account suspension/termination issues
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What's New in TextNow

26.28.0

July 14, 2026

Not much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you. Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!

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Subscription plans

Premium Subscription + 14-day free trial

14-day free trial of the Premium subscription! Upgrade to a premium subscription to remove ads, lock-in your phone number, and enable call forwarding to add a second number to your phone. Great for small businesses!

$2.991 Month
14 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$4.99

$4.99 in International Calling Credit

International calling credit is used to make cheap international calls

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 8

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 8 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Free

📊 10

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 10 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Free

📈 160+15

Global

This app rose +15 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 189-6

Global

This app dropped -6 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Events

Read more about Call & Text All Summer
AvailableNew Season

Call & Text All Summer

Everything you need for summer adventures

Jul 2, 2026 — Jul 31, 2026

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Read more about Instant Connection with eSIM
Event EndedSpecial Event

Instant Connection with eSIM

Activate eSIM and stay connected on the go

Jun 1, 2026 — Jun 29, 2026

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Read more about Calls & Texts for Game Day
Event EndedNew Season

Calls & Texts for Game Day

Unlimited calling and texting made simple

May 31, 2026 — Jun 30, 2026

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User reviews

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Nice

It's a great app
1 oogbooga1 oogbooga

The option where you can see who it is, doesn’t work

OK, so basically I spent my time watching two ads to get enough money to see who I was calling to see the name of them and I tested it on a person I work with and it put the wrong name and I was like maybe they just screwed up or something I don’t know and then I tested it on multiple other people it didn’t work. I wasted my time on an ad. It didn’t work so I’m mad.
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Cassiee3eeCassiee3ee

Don’t waste your time downloading this app !

Trash !
Bobby….;((Bobby….;((

Hidden gem

If you need a way to keep your life organized this is handy
Not2much82Not2much82

Texts stopped sending

My texts stop sending “Something went wrong…” frustrating.
JoeBlueEyesJoeBlueEyes
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Random numbers calling/texting users

Bug

Disappearing messages and call history

Bug

Inability to receive verification codes

Bug

Accounts being locked out for no reason

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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to block entire area codes

Feature

Notification for read messages

Feature

Improved call quality

Feature

Better integration with other apps

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FAQ

What is TextNow?

TextNow is a free phone service that allows users to make calls and send texts nationwide without a traditional phone bill or contract. It offers a free local phone number and flexible data options, including a free plan for certain apps.

How does TextNow offer free service?

The service is free because it partners with brands to display in-app advertisements. Users can opt to remove ads by purchasing a subscription. This model allows for free calling and texting without yearly or monthly fees.

Can I get a second phone number with TextNow?

Yes, you can get a free local phone number through TextNow. This is ideal for maintaining privacy, using a separate line for business, or for side hustles without incurring extra costs from your primary carrier.

What are the data options available?

TextNow offers flexible data plans including daily, weekly, or monthly unlimited data access. There's also a Free Flex Plan that provides free data access to essential apps like email, maps, rideshare, and banking apps.

Is TextNow available internationally?

TextNow offers free calls to Mexico and Canada. For other international destinations, it provides low-cost calling rates to over 230 countries, starting at less than $0.01 per minute.