TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.5
1.4M reviews
100M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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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 – with the area code of your choice – 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?
• Get a local phone number friends and family can call
• Make and receive unlimited voice calls, texts or picture messages to Canada or the USA for FREE!
• Use across multiple devices – send unlimited messages and make calls on your computer or tablet, then access them from your phone while on the go!
• Use voicemail transcription and conference calling
• Turn your Wi-Fi enabled tablets and computers into a phone
• Have fun sending and receiving emojis, stickers and gifs
• 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
• PassCode to keep messages safe and private
• Caller ID
• Google Smart Lock (no need to remember your password)
• Signatures: add a personalized signature to each text
• Customizable text-tones, ringtones, vibrations and backgrounds
• Quick Reply to speedily respond to friends
• A home screen widget for instant use
• 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:
Tiktok @textnow
Facebook - @textnow
Instagram - @textnow
Twitter - @TextNow

Privacy policy: https://www.textnow.com/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.textnow.com/terms
Updated on
Jun 14, 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

4.5
1.28M reviews
Heather Briggs
June 20, 2024
Great free texting app! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the pop up notification that comes up on the bottom of my screen around 3-4 times an hour saying "we were unable to complete your purchase" because I purchased the "lock in number for a week" to be able to get verification codes and didn't renew after that first week.
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Jackson's Retail Explorations
June 9, 2024
I was at a library, trying to call my mom, and I get the error message, "Unable to reach the network. Please check your connection and try again." But they have a really fast connection! And when I'm texting, my keyboard completely goes away just so it could show an ad. Especially when it takes me out of the contact for something about SiriusXM, or something. Last thing, there's no way to change the notification sound, which means I'm stuck with the default one. Diabolical for an app this big.
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TextNow, Inc.
June 13, 2024
Hello, we apologize for any inconvenience! Our service may not function properly when used over public WiFi connections or with VPNs/Proxy Servers. If you need further assistance, please feel free to email us at community@textnow.com. We would be happy to help!
Deborah L. Gabrielson
June 20, 2024
I Love TextNow! I even purchased a SIM'S Card Once! Only, it didn't work! In order for it to become activated. I had to pay for a monthly plan! I use my phone, mainly for the internet! I can't stand; all of the junk that gets sent into "everything," now day's! Improvements I'd really like to see: Spam Protection/Blocker. Voicemail to actually be recorded to play. And Notification's, Particularly for Received Text! Like I said. I don't usually use the phone, that much!_ OH! Allow Feedback!
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TextNow, Inc.
May 28, 2020
Hi Deborah, In order to help improve your experience with TextNow we'll need to get some clarification to determine how we can help with any issues you're experiencing. Please email community@textnow.com with more details for additional assistance.

What's new

New & Noticeable:
- Support for the 'Unified Inbox' feature has been removed in compliance with Google Play Store policies on default messaging app permissions.

New & Not So Noticeable:
- Fixed an issue causing outgoing call duration to show as ‘0s’.
- Fixed ‘invalid email address’ error during sign-up.
- Made other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.