Our take
TextNow stands out from the sea of text-free apps because it actually runs real wireless service, not just WiFi calling, which explains the strong 4.59 across 100 million installs. It’s the most credible option in this space if you actually want to cut a phone bill rather than just get a spare number.
About TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Call and text for free with TextNow, the free phone service with over 100 million users. Get nationwide coverage with unlimited talk and text on 5G—starting at $0/month.
Your phone service should work on your terms. No phone bill, no fixed contracts, no hidden fees.
What makes us different?
• No phone bill, no fixed contracts, and no hidden fees • Get a free local phone number or keep your own for a private second line or business use • Flexible data options: choose the plan that fits your life, and change it anytime • Low-cost international calling to 230+ countries
FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL, NO FIXED CONTRACTS
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or activate TextNow Wireless on your existing phone to freely call and text without connecting to Wi-Fi. Get started instantly—no new device needed.
FREE PLAN
Unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network — at $0/month, month after month. Not a trial. Not an introductory offer. Just free phone service, done differently. Activate our eSIM on your phone instantly with no commitments and no hidden fees.
DATA PLANS: FLEXIBLE & ON YOUR TERMS
Only pay for the data you use with no long-term contracts or commitments. We’re the only provider with truly flexible data options.
• Free Plan: Unlimited talk and text on nationwide 5G. Included monthly for $0. • Plus Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data—except media streaming & gaming. No ads. • Unlimited Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data. No ads.
Change your plan anytime in the app. Cancel anytime. No runaround, no fees. Pay what you want, or not at all.
SECOND PHONE NUMBER: FOR PRIVATE CALLING & TEXTING, A SEPARATE BUSINESS LINE, & MORE
Use the TextNow calling and text messaging app as a free second phone line. Perfect for a 2nd line, business phone, side hustles, or personal use. Free calls and texts without an extra phone bill.
INTERNATIONAL CALLING: LOW-COST ACROSS 230+ COUNTRIES
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Verdict: The most fully-featured option in the free-calling app category, and its rating reflects that.
Additional information
- Developer
- TextNow, Inc.
- Updated on
- Jul 13, 2026
- Version
- 26.28.0.1
- Downloads
- 100,000,000+
- Content rating
- Everyone
- Requires Android
- 9
- Released on
- Sep 1, 2012
- Category
- Communication
- Offered by
- Free (with ads / in-app items)
