TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.1
1.39M reviews
100M+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

Join more than 100 million people who use TextNow for free texting and calling.

TextNow helps its users stay connected by providing them with a free, unlimited text and calling app that is fit for every budget - even $0. Download the app and receive a second phone number ā€“ with the area code of your choice ā€“ and start enjoying the freedom of communication for FREE without limits.

TextNow offers users a free local phone number to stay connected with friends and family, allowing them to make free CALLS and TEXT MESSAGES over WiFi or network data in Canada.

Cheap International Calling
TextNow offers low-cost, international calls to over 230 countries. Stay connected longer with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute. Add credits to your account to place low-cost international calls or earn credits towards international calling by completing in-app offers.

Why TextNow?
ā€¢ Get a local phone number friends and family can call
ā€¢ Make and receive unlimited voice calls, texts or picture messages to Canada or the USA for FREE!
ā€¢ Use across multiple devices ā€“ send unlimited messages and make calls on your computer or tablet, then access them from your phone while on the go!
ā€¢ Use voicemail transcription and conference calling
ā€¢ Turn your Wi-Fi enabled tablets and computers into a phone
ā€¢ Have fun sending and receiving emojis, stickers and gifs
ā€¢ Call from a different number

Is TextNow free?
There are no yearly or monthly fees, however the app comes with a few ads. If you don't like ads, you can purchase a subscription to remove them.

Features Standard for All Users
ā€¢ PassCode to keep messages safe and private
ā€¢ Caller ID
ā€¢ Google Smart Lock (no need to remember your password)
ā€¢ Signatures: add a personalized signature to each text
ā€¢ Customizable text-tones, ringtones, vibrations and backgrounds
ā€¢ Quick Reply to speedily respond to friends
ā€¢ A home screen widget for instant use
ā€¢ Text from your computer and seamlessly synchronize with your mobile device via textnow.com

So what are you waiting for? Download the app and get unlimited texts and voice calls over both WiFi and wireless.

Follow us on Social for the latest news and offers:
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Facebook - @textnow
Instagram - @textnow
Twitter - @TextNow

Privacy policy: https://www.textnow.com/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.textnow.com/terms
Updated on
Apr 30, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 4 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 8 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
1.27M reviews
Zyone Bookc
April 25, 2024
Ok I've used textnow for years and used to love it. Even now compared to other apps I would still recommend it. However, I'm not sure what's going on with them now. Now I call other textnow people, the sound just stops. the timer keeps going but neither can hear the other. Also, ads pop up in the middle of a call and shuts down the call also blocking audio. People are sending me pictures and videos that I never get and vice versa. My internet is 500mgbs. Def some issues nowadays
235 people found this review helpful
TextNow, Inc.
April 26, 2024
Hey there, we are sorry you are having issues with phone calls now. If you haven't already, we suggest updating the app to the most recent version and making sure all of your permissions are turned on for the TextNow app. If you still require assistance, please write to us at community@textnow.com.
V
April 16, 2024
An app I've used for a long time for a second number for my business. Used to be quite good but recently the ads are getting more and more invasive, when trying to close them I still get led to some other webpage or play store. You have to pay now if you want to be able to receive verification codes too. Also if you rotate your phone while typing a message in the floating window of the app, it will delete your whole message. Pretty disappointing considering how great the app used to be.
88 people found this review helpful
TextNow, Inc.
April 16, 2024
Thanks for the feedback. We are always looking at ways to improve and will take your comments into consideration when making changes.
Jocelyn Laney
May 24, 2024
You get what you pay for, or don't pay for. This app does a semi decent job of letting the user text and make calls. Some apps won't accept the phone number from here. There's charges to receive validation text messages, and ads pop up at crucial moments. (Charge to stop ads) If there was a trial to see what the app is like without the ads, that would be an incentive to pay the charges.
67 people found this review helpful
TextNow, Inc.
May 28, 2024
Thanks for your feedback. We are constantly seeking ways to improve and will take your comment into consideration. If you need assistance, please email us at community@textnow.com, and we would be happy to help!

What's new

New & Noticeable:
Added the ability to save credit card information during checkout to use for future purchases.
New & Not-so Noticeable:
Fixed an issue causing outgoing call duration to show as ā€˜0sā€™.
Fixed ā€˜invalid email addressā€™ error during sign-up.
Made other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.