Best Text Back Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to text back or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Text Back Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Back AIText Back AIFree5.0★ (5)NoNoOct 2026
2TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (929K)YesYesNov 2026
3Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (614K)YesYesNov 2026
4Wyd : Stories that text backWyd : Stories that text backFree4.4★ (10)YesYesNov 2026
5Textback: AI Texting HelperTextback: AI Texting HelperFree—NoYesNov 2026
6TextingStory Chat Story MakerTextingStory Chat Story MakerFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesNov 2026
7Text BackupText BackupFree—NoYesJul 2026
8Text Me Back AiText Me Back AiFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Text Back

Text Back AI#1

Text Back AI by Brightwood Apps LLC

Quick Replies for SMS Messages
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(5 ratings)
Free
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This app helps you craft natural, tone-matched replies to text messages instantly. Simply screenshot your conversation, and it generates thoughtful response options for any situation, saving you time and stress.

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#2

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Data Plans
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(929K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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This app provides free nationwide calling and texting with unlimited talk and text on a 5G network. It offers a free local phone number or allows you to keep your own, with flexible data options and low-cost international calling. Enjoy a phone service without bills, contracts, or hidden fees.

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😞(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

  • 🚀 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 Text Back

What are the best text back apps for iPhone?
Text Back AI tops our text back apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top text back apps we rank are free to download, including Text Back AI and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited.
Text Back AI has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ text back apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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