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Best Send Text Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ send text apps on iOS, 20 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (600K)YesYesSep 2026
2TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (919K)YesYesSep 2026
3Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7★ (672K)YesYesSep 2026
4MessagesMessagesFree4.1★ (32K)NoNoSep 2026
5Second Texting NumberSecond Texting NumberFree4.6★ (65K)YesYesSep 2026
6Send Easy MessageSend Easy MessageFree—YesNoAug 2026
7Private Texting SMS Phone TextPrivate Texting SMS Phone TextFree4.4★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
8Send It (Later)Send It (Later)Free—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
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(600K 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
  • 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#2

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Data Plans
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(919K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in 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
  • 👍 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 Me - Phone Call + Texting#3

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

Second Number Unlimited Calls
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(672K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Social Networking
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for texting and calling
  • 👍 Useful for a second number
  • 🌐 Works well on WiFi
  • 💡 Allows multiple numbers
  • 🔒 Provides privacy and security

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Requires ID verification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Unreliable service
  • ❌ Numbers frequently expire

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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 September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 600K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top send text apps we rank are free to download, including Text Free: Second Phone Number and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited.
Text Free: Second Phone Number shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ send text apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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