Been using FreeTone for about 3 months now, and it’s basically a free calling and texting app that gives you a real US phone number. What makes it different is you don’t have to mess around with earning credits or paying for calls – it’s just straight up free for calling and texting anyone in the US or Canada. Pretty nice if you’re trying to save some cash on your phone bill.
You get your own phone number right off the bat, and the voicemail setup is super simple. Making calls is exactly like using your regular phone app – just dial and you’re good to go. Texting works pretty much the same way, and you can even send pictures. The call quality’s not bad either – I’ve had a few drops here and there, but nothing crazy.
Look, if you need a second phone line or just want to save money on calls, this is worth checking out. It’s definitely not perfect – you’ll need decent internet, and sometimes messages take a few extra seconds to send. But for something that’s completely free? Can’t really complain. I’ve tried a bunch of these apps and most of them try to nickel and dime you, so it’s refreshing to find one that’s actually free.
