TextNow

TextNow is an app that allows us to make phone calls and send SMS messages for free. It even gives us the possibility to choose different phone numbers

Call and text for free

With the arrival of the Internet on mobile phones, a number of alternatives to the classic sending of SMS messages and conventional telephone calls emerged, such as e.g. B. instant messaging apps or voice calls via the VoIP protocol that already existed on PCs. One of them is TextNow, an app that allows us to make unlimited calls and send SMS, and above all, for free.

Save on your calls and texts

With this app you can make calls and send text messages for free without incurring any additional costs. All you need is an active data connection or access to a WiFi network, as it uses that type of connection, but you can call numbers from any provider, whether the recipient has the app installed on their phone or not. You can also set up an additional phone number that you can choose yourself. This can be very useful, e.g. B. to separate personal communication from professional communication.

These are the main features offered by this free calling app:

• The ability to send and receive calls.
• Activities suggested by the app to get credits.
• Unlimited and free voice calls with other users.
• Messaging with support for multimedia files.
• voicemail.
• A wide range of emoticons for written messages.
• Various ringtones for calls and notifications.
• quick reply function.
• You can add your own signature to the messages.

However, the fact that it's free has its quirks: on the one hand, it will display a lot of ads unless you opt for the paid version. There are also surcharges for calls to users who don't use the app or to international calls, although the prices are quite cheap. Finally, it should be noted that this service is only available in some countries such as the United States and Canada. However, it is possible to use a VPN app from another location.

What's new in the latest version?

• The developers have not published the innovations in the app.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 7.0.
• The app offers in-app purchases.