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Been using Text Free for about 3 months now. It’s basically a way to get a second phone number for texting and making calls without having to buy another phone or SIM card. Pretty handy if you need a spare number for work stuff or just don’t want to give out your real one.
The app’s pretty straightforward – you pick a number from their list (there’s usually decent options for most area codes), and boom – you’ve got yourself a working phone number. You can text and make calls just like your regular phone app. There’s also this thing where you can earn credits by watching ads if you don’t want to pay for call time, which is kinda nice but gets old pretty quick.
Look, if you’re someone who needs a second number for whatever reason – maybe you’re selling stuff online, doing some freelance work, or just want a backup – this’ll probably work for you. It’s not perfect (the free version can be pretty ad-heavy), but it gets the job done. The calls are decent quality most of the time, though you’ll want a solid internet connection for the best results.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take after using this for a while. I've tried a bunch of second-number apps, and Text Free is pretty middle-of-the-road. It's not gonna blow your mind, but it's reliable enough for what it is. The best part is probably how easy it is to set up - took me like 2 minutes to get going. But real talk: the free version feels a bit limiting. You'll either need to watch ads for credits or shell out some cash for unlimited calling. The texting's totally free though, which is nice. Compared to Google Voice, it's not quite as polished, but it's way easier to get the number you want. I'd say it's worth trying if you need a second number and don't mind dealing with some ads.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Super quick and easy to set up
- Texting's completely free, no strings attached
- Lots of number options to choose from
- Call quality's pretty decent with good wifi
Cons
- Free version bombards you with ads
- Need to earn or buy credits for calling
- App can be kinda glitchy sometimes
- Notifications don't always come through right away
Specifications
| Updated | 08.10.2025 |
| Category | Social |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Pinger, Inc |
| Android | Android 9++ |
| Package Name |
com.pinger.textfree.call |
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User Reviews
This started as a cool app for backup. But now they've changed their plan. It was free wifi calling "for free." Now you have to watch videos to receive 1...
I'm really disappointed with your updated App. I couldn't receive messages or voice mails since you modified the app with adding more restrictions. I couldn't even receive calls. If I...
I use text free because I happened to get a great number that's easy to remember and as far as texting goes its a pretty decent app. It allows you...
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