Best Send Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ send text apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Send Text Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7β˜… (614K)YesYesNov 2026
2Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7β˜… (674K)YesYesNov 2026
3Private Texting SMS Phone TextPrivate Texting SMS Phone TextFree4.4β˜… (16K)NoYesNov 2026
4TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8β˜… (929K)YesYesNov 2026
5Send Easy MessageSend Easy MessageFreeβ€”YesNoAug 2026
6Second Texting NumberSecond Texting NumberFree4.6β˜… (66K)YesYesNov 2026
7WhatsText Send Direct MessageWhatsText Send Direct MessageFree5.0β˜… (1)YesNoOct 2026
8Send It (Later)Send It (Later)Freeβ€”NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Send Text

Text Free: Second Phone Number#1

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting, Call and 2nd Line Now
4.7😞(614K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in 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

  • πŸš€ Works great
  • πŸ‘ Convenient to use
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful for international calls/texts
  • πŸ‘ Reliable service

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
  • πŸ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • πŸ’Έ Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • πŸ“’ Excessive, intrusive ads
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns with number sharing
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting#2

Text Me - Phone Call + Texting by TextMe, Inc.

Second Number Unlimited Calls
4.7😞(674K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Social Networking
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This app provides free calling and texting to US and Canada numbers, along with a secondary phone number for privacy. It allows international communication at low costs and offers features like voicemail and picture messaging.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great for texting and calling
  • πŸ‘ Useful for a second number
  • 🌐 Works well on WiFi
  • πŸ’‘ Allows multiple numbers
  • πŸ”’ Provides privacy and security

Room to Improve

  • πŸ” Requires ID verification
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription
  • πŸ“’ Too many ads
  • πŸ› Unreliable service
  • ❌ Numbers frequently expire
Private Texting SMS Phone Text#3

Private Texting SMS Phone Text by BinaryPattern

Discreet Anonymous Number App
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.4😐(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a secondary phone number for discreet texting, protecting your personal number. It supports MMS, contact management, and number blocking, ideal for online transactions and dating.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ”’ Keeps personal information private
  • πŸš€ Works as expected
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for anonymous communication

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive for frequent use
  • πŸ”’ Limited number of free credits
  • πŸ› Unreliable, messages fail to send
  • πŸ’° Deceptive subscription practices

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FAQ about Send Text

What are the best send text apps for iPhone?
Text Free: Second Phone Number tops our send text apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 614K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top send text apps we rank are free to download, including Text Free: Second Phone Number and Text Me - Phone Call + Texting.
Text Free: Second Phone Number shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ send text apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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