I’ve been using textPlus for about 3 months now, mostly as a backup number for online selling and dating apps. It’s basically like having a second phone line without actually needing another phone – you just download the app and boom, you’ve got a real US phone number. Pretty handy if you don’t want to give out your main number to everyone.
The main thing here is texting, which is completely free over WiFi or data. You can send regular texts, pictures, and do group chats just like your normal phone. There’s also calling, but that’s not free – you’ll need to buy credits or watch ads for that. And yeah, you can pick your own area code, which is pretty cool if you’re trying to look local somewhere else.
Look, if you need a second phone number without the hassle of another phone plan, this is probably what you’re looking for. It’s not perfect – the app can be a bit glitchy sometimes, and those ads can get annoying. But for what it is – a free second phone line – it does the job pretty well. Been especially useful for my side gig stuff where I don’t want my personal number floating around.
