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TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

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920K ratings
3197 reviews
With Ads#9 in top-grossing Social Networking
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🌐 Social Networking
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In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 7, 2009
  • September 16, 2026

Features

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 920K 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

26.37.1

September 16, 2026

This one's the kind of update you feel more than you see. Your chats and call history each got some quiet attention, so things look right and stay where they should while TextNow hums along. Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things nice and shiny 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

📊 9

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 9 recently.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

Top Free

📊 11

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 178-6

Global

This app dropped -6 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

Top Free

📈 192+8

Global

This app rose +8 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

Events

Read more about Football Season Kickoff
AvailableNew Season

Football Season Kickoff

Call and text through every game day

Aug 31, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026

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Read more about New Flexible Phone Plans
Event EndedMajor Update

New Flexible Phone Plans

More ways to choose the plan that fits you

Jul 27, 2026 — Aug 27, 2026

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Read more about Call & Text All Summer
Event EndedNew Season

Call & Text All Summer

Everything you need for summer adventures

Jul 2, 2026 — Jul 31, 2026

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User reviews

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THEY ARE OFFICIALLY A POLICE APP

OFFICERS AND SBI ARE ON BODYCAM VIDEO BRAGGING ABOUT GETTING TEXTNOW IP ADDRESS, LOCATION ETC. WITHOUT A WARRANT AND I HAVE THEM IN COURT WAITING TO LET THE FULL EVIDENCE DESTROY THEM. textnow is officially helping them by forcing their terms of use not to use VPN so they can purposefully track you. I HAVE BEEN A FORTUNE 500 DEVELOPER AND AI DEVELOPER SINCE 2011. Do not trust this trash AND SNAPCHAT WORKS WITH POLICE HEAVY TOO WITHOUT WARRANT
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LeonLBLeonLB

Does anyone know how to fix this?

I got this app to be my BUISNESS phone number and I got no warning when it suddenly disapeared with all my clients number all the BUISNESS associates I worked so hard to find GONE NO WARNING ?! HOW DO I FIX THIS MY L LIVELIHOOD. IS IN DANGER . How am I supposed to survive? This is ridiculously unfair.! did she tell you that you need to pay and then you can keep your number or something? Don’t just take everything away that you that I worked for!!! ruined my whole business. I wish I never got this app unless there’s some way shouldn’t even exist
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KIMPOSSIBLE1111!KIMPOSSIBLE1111!

Life saver

Great service
DeanoBamBDeanoBamB

great!

love this app! it’s so helpful especially for low income.
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Couldn’t even get to place a call

Camera screen just buffered, never got through verification.
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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.