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Been using TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited for a couple months now. It’s basically a free phone service with unlimited talk, text, and 5G data. Pretty solid app if you’re looking to save on your phone bill.
Here’s what you do: you can get a free local number or use your own, then use the app to make calls and send texts. And there’s also options for low-cost international calling and daily/weekly/monthly data plans. Took me a while to figure some of that out, but it’s all pretty straightforward.
Look, if you hate paying crazy phone bills, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to save some cash on your cell service.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited. I've tested a bunch of these types of apps and this one's pretty solid. The free unlimited calling and texting is great, and the data options give you flexibility without locking you into a contract. And the interface is simple and easy to use too. The main downside is the ads, which can get old after a while. But you can pay to remove them if it really bugs you. Overall, it's a great free alternative to traditional phone plans.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free unlimited calling and texting nationwide
- Flexible data options - pay daily, weekly, or monthly
- Low-cost international calling to over 230 countries
- Easy to set up a second private line or business number
Cons
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay to remove them
- Took me a bit to figure out all the different plan options
- Speeds may not be as fast as your regular cell service
Specifications
| Updated | 06.10.2025 |
| Category | Communication |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | TextNow, Inc. |
| Android | Android 9++ |
| Package Name |
com.enflick.android.TextNow |
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User Reviews
WORST WORST WORST APP!!! Could not receive a phone call App was making me sign up and pay to receive a verification text. It's impossible to delete the account and...
Absolutely abysmal customer service. Can't connect with a real person to save a life and when you do they make you wait, checking details until you don't immediately respond, then...
It used to be good, solid service and features, yet now the ads have become borderline overbearing. Any time I attempt to leave a text chat, I get these fullscreen...
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