Best Text Message Apps

Text Me - Phone Call + Texting

Second Number Unlimited Calls

Free

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.

Messenger

Text, audio and video calls

Free

Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos in high definition, create shared albums, and send large files. Features an AI assistant for instant answers and creative image generation.

Whats Messenger App

All your Chats in one App

Free

Access your favorite messaging apps' web versions on your iPad. Sync chats, contacts, and media from your phone to your tablet. Supports all functions, including camera, voice messages, and document sharing.

Second Texting Number

Private 2nd Text Message App

Free

Get a private second phone number for texting and receiving verification codes. Keep your personal number safe for online activities like dating or shopping. Enjoy unlimited messaging and group texts without ads.

Messages: SMS & Text Messaging

Text Messages & SMS Organizer

Free

This communication platform streamlines your messaging and calling experience. It offers instant messaging, group chats, media sharing, and direct calling. Manage multiple accounts, set reminders from conversations, and organize all your messages in a unified inbox.

WhatsApp Messenger

Group messaging & calling

Free

Connect with friends, family, and groups through messaging, voice, and video calls. Share moments, make plans with events and polls, and keep organized with pinned messages. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted conversations and share files up to 2GB.

Text Number-Phone Text Message

Text app number Talk txtme now

Free

Get a second phone number for texting without an extra SIM card. Protect your privacy by using this number for online registrations and separate your personal and work communications. Send multiple photos easily and block unwanted spam messages.

Signal - Private Messenger

Say “hello” to privacy.

Free

This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for texts, voice messages, photos, videos, and files. Enjoy crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls, and create disappearing stories. It's a non-profit, donation-supported alternative focused on secure communication.

Telegram Messenger

Fast. Secure. Powerful.

Free

A fast, secure, and feature-rich instant messaging application that syncs across all your devices. It offers unlimited media and file sharing, robust security features, and tools for managing large communities.

Messenger for Messages

Messenger SMS: Fast & easy SMS

Free

This app redefines text messaging with unlimited sending, rich formatting, and multimedia integration. Organize conversations, search quickly, and personalize your chats with themes and stickers. Enjoy enhanced security and cross-device synchronization for a seamless communication experience.

textPlus: Text Message + Call

Now unlimited SMS WiFi Calling

Free

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

Text Faker

by Brandon Stecklein

Free

Easily create realistic fake chat conversations with customizable message bubbles and timestamps. Perfect for pranks, social media content, or jokes, this app allows you to craft both sides of a dialogue and export it as a screenshot.

Throwaway: Second Number

Extra number. Keep yours safe.

Free

Obtain a secondary U.S. phone number for texting directly on your iPhone. Protect your personal number by using this separate line for sign-ups and new contacts. Manage your texts with flexible controls like muting and blocking unwanted senders.

TextByChoice

Better SMS Marketing

Free

Manage your business text messages on the go. Send and receive messages, pictures, links, and attachments in real time. Easily switch between multiple accounts and receive instant notifications.

Textacy

by Textacy

Free

A modern messaging application that allows users to register, select a personal number, and communicate via SMS, MMS, and VoIP calls. It offers robust conversation management features including chat blocking and deletion within a secure interface.

Text Vault - Texting App

Phone Number for Text Message

Free

Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.

SMS Enabled

by Textable LLC

Free

Communicate with customers using your business phone number for texts and picture messages. Access your conversations from multiple devices and allow team members to share a single business number for seamless customer interaction.