EasyTalk is the household name in free text and call app talk, but it's far from the only option. We track 231+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
Compare top Free Text And Call App Talk (November 2026)
This app provides a US/Canada phone number for making and receiving calls and texts globally. It allows users to turn devices like iPads into phones, offering cheap international calls and unlimited messaging without a traditional phone service. Both parties need the app installed for calls.
This app provides a free U.S. phone number for calling and texting. Enjoy features like voicemail, group chat, and MMS messaging. Earn or purchase calling minutes and send SMS messages at no cost.
What We Love
🚀 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
Room to Improve
🐛 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
