Best Phone Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to phone or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Phone Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PhonePhoneFree4.0★ (11K)NoNoNov 2026
2TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (928K)YesYesNov 2026
3Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (613K)YesYesNov 2026
4Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7★ (674K)YesYesNov 2026
5Talkatone: WiFi Text & CallsTalkatone: WiFi Text & CallsFree4.7★ (143K)YesYesNov 2026
6Burner: Second Phone NumberBurner: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (94K)NoYesNov 2026
7Phoner: Second Phone NumberPhoner: Second Phone NumberFree4.5★ (35K)NoYesNov 2026
8Dingtone: Phone Calls + TextsDingtone: Phone Calls + TextsFree4.5★ (31K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Phone

Phone#1

Phone by Apple

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.0😐(11K ratings)
Free
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This app consolidates all your calling needs, including standard phone calls, FaceTime audio, and video calls. It offers advanced features like voicemail transcription, call recording, and intelligent call screening to manage your communications efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📞 Reliable for making calls
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 📝 Live voicemail transcription
  • 🔍 Useful for checking voicemails

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Notification issues
  • 🔇 Microphone problems
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced call screening features
  • 🕰️ Outdated UI and functionality
  • 🔀 Confusing with separate Contacts app
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#2

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Data Plans
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(928K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔑 Account suspension/termination issues
Text Free: Second Phone Number#3

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting, Call and 2nd Line Now
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(613K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Social Networking
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This app provides a free, local phone number for unlimited calling and texting over WiFi. It supports sending various media types, custom tones, and wallpapers. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features like verification code access.

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
  • 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing

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FAQ about Phone

What are the best phone apps for iPhone?
Phone tops our phone apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top phone apps we rank are free to download, including Phone and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited.
Phone has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ phone apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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