Best Talk Now Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know TextNow, this is the deeper bench. 250+ talk now apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Talk Now Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8β˜… (927K)YesYesNov 2026
2Talkatone: WiFi Text & CallsTalkatone: WiFi Text & CallsFree4.7β˜… (143K)YesYesNov 2026
3Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7β˜… (674K)YesYesNov 2026
4Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7β˜… (612K)YesYesNov 2026
5Talk Now: Second Call & TextTalk Now: Second Call & TextFree2.3β˜… (3)YesYesOct 2026
6Text App: Phone Call AppText App: Phone Call AppFree4.4β˜… (784)NoYesOct 2026
7Text Phone:2nd number call nowText Phone:2nd number call nowFree4.6β˜… (2.1K)YesYesNov 2026
8Text Phone Number: Talk SafeText Phone Number: Talk SafeFree4.6β˜… (2.4K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Talk Now

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#1
4.8😞(927K 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

  • πŸš€ Free service
  • πŸ”’ Ability to keep number
  • πŸ‘ Convenient for secondary number
  • πŸ‘ Works on multiple devices
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent app crashes
  • πŸ› Unreliable call/text delivery
  • πŸ› Slow and laggy performance
  • πŸ” Lack of customer support
  • πŸ’Έ Expensive subscription
  • πŸ“’ Intrusive ads
  • πŸ”‘ Account suspension/termination issues
Talkatone: WiFi Text & Calls#2

Talkatone: WiFi Text & Calls by TALKATONE, INC.

Unlimited Voice Calling, Texts
4.7😞(143K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#42in Social Networking
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This app provides a free US/Canada phone number for unlimited WiFi calling and texting within the US and Canada. It also offers affordable international calls and allows users to send picture messages. Ideal for staying connected without a traditional cell plan.

What We Love

  • πŸ’― Excellent app
  • πŸ”₯ Best app ever
  • πŸŽ‰ Amazing app
  • 🀩 Optimal quality
  • πŸ€– Great alternative
  • πŸ”Š Clear voice calls
  • πŸ“± Works well on WiFi
  • πŸ’° Free calling and texting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and bugs
  • πŸ”Œ Drains battery quickly
  • πŸ” Unreliable notifications
  • πŸ“€ Inconsistent message delivery
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns
  • πŸ—£οΈ Poor call quality
  • 🚫 Accounts disabled without notice
  • πŸ’° Misleading pricing and ads
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting#3

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 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

  • 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

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FAQ about Talk Now

What are the best talk now apps for iPhone?
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited tops our talk now apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 927K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top talk now apps we rank are free to download, including TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited and Talkatone: WiFi Text & Calls.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ talk now apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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