TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Phone Number & Data Plans

927K ratings
3449 reviews
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Details

Released
May 7, 2009
Updated
November 2, 2026

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About

This app provides free nationwide calling and texting on a 5G network with no monthly bills or contracts. It offers a free local phone number or allows you to keep your own, with flexible data plans and low-cost international calling options.

✓Free unlimited talk and text nationwide
✓Get a free local phone number
✓Flexible data plans
✓Low-cost international calling
✓Second phone line functionality
✓Voicemail-to-text transcription
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What users say about TextNow

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What's New in TextNow

26.44.0

November 2, 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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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Plus

No Ads, Verification Codes, Caller ID, VM Transcription

$4.997 Days
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

The app has maintained its position at 9 recently.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Free

This app dropped -1 position in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Free

📉 152-5

Global

This app dropped -5 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 166+2

Global

This app rose +2 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Events

Read more about Thanksgiving Calls & Texts

Thanksgiving Calls & Texts

Unlimited calls and texts for every holiday moment

Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026

Read more about Call & Text This Halloween

Call & Text This Halloween

Keep every spooky plan going

Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026

Read more about Football Season Kickoff

Football Season Kickoff

Call and text through every game day

Aug 31, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026

User reviews

Charging for verification codes!?!?

The call quality is okay but you have to be on WiFi. I don’t like that they charge you if you want to receive any type of verification code. This app charges weekly to get verification codes

The most useless and disgusting thing i’ve ever heard

This’ll probably make it a bit harder to find people that want a job and not just for their kids but also because they’re more likely to work with agencies

Pls fix this

when u call u sound like a Nokia phone on the other side my boyfriend said i sounded like a man please fix this also not much of a complaint i js want to see if they are replying or not, also it makes me reset a number if I don’t go on the app that much, but good things are it’s still a good texting app just really need to fix the calling and it works for if I wanna text a different phone like android since I have a iCloud on my main number so like all the numbers I have on my text now are android.
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Stupid

Will not let me sign in with my Apple account

eSIM not working

The app told me I have to upgrade my free SIM card to a free eSIM. I did and now I don’t have data anymore. Later, I tried a new SIM card with the free data plan, with a new phone number on a different phone and it did NOT work. No data, even though, my TextNow menu says that I am Active on the Free Flex Plan.
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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

Bug
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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

Feature

FAQ

Does TextNow have ads?

Yes, TextNow contains advertisements. The app is free to use by partnering with brands to pay for the phone service through in-app ads.

What are the TextNow subscription plans?

TextNow offers various subscription plans, including 'AdFree Lite' for $1.99/month and premium subscriptions with free trials starting at $2.99/month. There are also options to lock your number for a week.

How does TextNow offer free service?

TextNow is free because it is supported by advertisements. They partner with brands to cover the cost of your phone service, allowing you to call and text without a monthly bill or contract.

Can I keep my current phone number with TextNow?

Yes, TextNow allows you to keep your existing phone number. You can also choose to get a free local phone number if you prefer.

Is TextNow reliable for calls and texts?

User reviews indicate that TextNow can be unreliable, with frequent app crashes and issues with call/text delivery. Performance can also be slow and laggy.

What devices does TextNow support?

TextNow is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It can also be used on computers and tablets.

How often is TextNow updated?

The latest version of TextNow is 26.44.0, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026. Updates are frequent, ensuring ongoing development and bug fixes.

What is the age rating for TextNow?

TextNow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.