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Best Google Text Now Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free google text now apps? 20 of our 226+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Google Text Now Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google VoiceGoogle VoiceFree4.3★ (62K)NoNoJul 2026
2TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (911K)YesYesJul 2026
3Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (591K)YesYesJul 2026
4Google ChatGoogle ChatFree4.6★ (304K)NoNoJul 2026
5GoogleGoogleFree4.6★ (4.8M)YesYesJul 2026
6TXT App Phone NowTXT App Phone NowFree4.5★ (10K)YesYesJul 2026
7Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7★ (667K)YesYesJul 2026
8Text App: Wifi Calling+TextingText App: Wifi Calling+TextingFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Google Text Now

Google Voice#1

Google Voice by Google

Smarter voice calling
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(62K ratings)
Free
#28in Productivity
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This app provides a dedicated phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail, syncing across devices for seamless use anywhere. It offers advanced spam filtering, call forwarding, and searchable message history. Voicemails are transcribed for easy reading and can be sent to your email.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent service for 20+ years
  • 📞 Free calls and texts with WiFi
  • 🔒 Ability to block/filter numbers
  • 🔍 Helpful for business/privacy needs

Room to Improve

  • 🌍 Not available in some countries
  • 🔍 Contacts management issues
  • 🐛 Unstable connection, call drops
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#2

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Wifi Calling
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(911K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Social Networking
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
Text Free: Second Phone Number#3

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting & Calling 2nd Line App
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(591K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in Social Networking
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Get a free, personalized local phone number for unlimited calling and texting. Share photos, videos, GIFs, and more. Customize tones and wallpapers for a unique experience. Upgrade for ad-free use and verification codes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality

More Google Text Now apps to explore

4
Google Chat
Google Chat
Google Chat
Efficient Team Communication
Free

Connect, collaborate, and accomplish tasks with AI-powered messaging. Streamline teamwork with integrations and smart features. Securely communicate with your team, whether in real-time or asynchronously.

AI-powered conversation summariesAutomatic message translationAI-powered search
💼 Business
(304K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases
6
TXT App Phone Now
TXT App Phone Now
TXT App Phone Now
2nd Line:Text,WiFi Call Me Now
Free

This app offers free unlimited WiFi calling and texting, allowing you to make calls and send messages without using your cellular minutes. It provides a real US phone number and enables cheap or free international calls and SMS to over 230 countries, with high-quality voice transmission.

Free unlimited WiFi callsFree text messagingReal free US phone number
🌐 Social Networking
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Second Number Unlimited Calls
Free

This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.

Free calling and texting to US/CanadaSecond phone number for privacyLow-cost international calls
🌐 Social Networking
(667K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Text App: Wifi Calling+Texting
Text App: Wifi Calling+Texting
Text App: Wifi Calling+Texting
Second Number: Call Me Now
Free

Obtain a real US phone number to make calls and send texts. Separate your personal and work life with a dedicated second number. Supports picture messaging and voicemail.

Real US phone numberWi-Fi calling and textingPicture messaging
🌐 Social Networking
(29K)
subscription
9
Text Me Phone Number: Text App
Text Me Phone Number: Text App
Text Me Phone Number: Text App
Second line texting + calling
Free

Get a second phone number for texting without an extra SIM card. Protect your privacy by using this number for online registrations and separate your personal and work communications. Send multiple photos easily and block unwanted spam messages.

Get a second US or Canada numberBlock spam messagesSend multiple MMS messages
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Phone Call and Text Number
Free

This app provides a dedicated second phone number for private texting and calling. It offers features like unlimited SMS/MMS, custom voicemail, and auto-reply to help manage communications and keep conversations organized across devices.

Second phone number with local area codeUnlimited SMS, MMS, and text messagesCustom voicemail with transcripts
🔧 Utilities
(15K)
subscription
11
Google Fi Wireless
Google Fi Wireless
Google Fi Wireless
A phone plan for families
Free

This app provides a mobile phone plan with reliable 5G coverage, enhanced security, and international perks. Manage your service, track data, and access customer support all within the application.

Ultra-reliable 5G coverageIndustry-leading security featuresTop-priority data speeds
🔧 Utilities
(20K)
free
12
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Calls, Texts, & SMS Messaging
Free

This app provides a second phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy and communication. It offers features like call screening, blocking, and unlimited messaging over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for cellular data.

Second phone numberUnlimited calls and textsCall screening and blocking
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translate Speech & Photo
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, and images across over 100 languages. Features advanced OCR for photo translation and automatic language detection. Supports offline translation and saving history.

Voice translatorTranslate using cameraTranslate from gallery images
🔍 Reference
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
My Second Line Text Voice Call
My Second Line Text Voice Call
My Second Line Text Voice Call
My 2nd Line Voice and Messages
Free

Obtain a secondary phone number for your smartphone, offering both local and international options. This app provides private calling and texting capabilities, ideal for personal use or business needs, with features like voicemail transcription and auto-reply.

Get a USA/Canada local numberInternational phone numbersTransfer your current phone number
📊 Productivity
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Voice, Text & Photo Translator
Free

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

Voice-to-voice translationsText translationCamera translation
🔍 Reference
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Live Translator-AI Translate
Live Translator-AI Translate
Live Translator-AI Translate
Better Translate for Meetings
Free

This app provides advanced AI-powered translation for text, voice, and images, capturing nuance and cultural context. It offers specialized modes for different situations and integrates seamlessly into your typing experience.

Context-aware text translationReal-time voice interpreterInstant camera translator
🔍 Reference
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
17
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
OCR Text Scanner,Doc Scanner
Free

This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

Extract text from images and PDFsScan documents to PDFTranslate extracted text
📊 Productivity
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
‎Translator - AI Translate
‎Translator - AI Translate
‎Translator - AI Translate
Photo, Voice, Text, Keyboard
Free

Instantly translate voice, text, and even photos across numerous languages. Communicate effortlessly worldwide, even offline, with advanced speech recognition and a comprehensive language library. Ideal for travel, business, or everyday interactions.

Real-time speech translationText-to-text translationPhoto translation
📊 Productivity
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Nextplus: Private Phone Number
Nextplus: Private Phone Number
Nextplus: Private Phone Number
Unlimited 2nd Line Talk & Text
Free

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling to US and Canadian numbers. Works over WiFi and allows you to communicate without sharing your personal number. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn devices like iPod touch into phones.

Free US phone number with selectable area codeUnlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat)Free inbound phone calls
🌐 Social Networking
(90K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Camera Scanner & Translator
Free

Instantly digitize and translate printed text from documents, signs, and menus using your camera. Supports over 90 languages for translation and recognizes text in over 70. Edit, listen to, and share your translated content.

Camera text scanningText recognition for 70+ languagesTranslation to 90+ languages
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Google Text Now

What are the best google text now apps for iPhone?
Google Voice tops our google text now apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 62K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top google text now apps we rank are free to download, including Google Voice and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited.
Google Voice has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 226+ google text now apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Voice provides you with a unique phone number that allows you to make calls, send text messages, and manage voicemails. It synchronizes your communication across your smartphone and computer, ensuring you can access your messages and calls from anywhere.
Key features include automatic spam filtering, the ability to block unwanted numbers, personalized call forwarding settings, and a searchable history of calls, texts, and voicemails. It also offers advanced voicemail transcription that can be read in the app or sent to your email.