TextNow Downloads & RevenueTextNow: Call + Text Unlimited · App Store & Google Play
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited update history & changes
Last change · 53 events since 6 May 2009Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 52 events in the last 12 months
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited added hidden keywords: othersiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US, MX, CA
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US, MX, CA
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.44.2.0AndroidThis one's the kind of update you feel more than you see. Calls, chats, and eSIM activation each got some quiet attention, and TextNow runs a little smoother for it.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things nice and shiny for you.… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.44.0iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited added hidden keywords: anotheriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.43.2.0AndroidThis one's the kind of update you feel more than you see. Calls, chats, and eSIM activation each got some quiet attention, and TextNow runs a little smoother for it.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things nice and shiny for you.… more - 🎉TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited in-app event: Thanksgiving Calls & TextsiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 30 Nov
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited added hidden keywords: favoritesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US, MX, CA
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US, MX, CA
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.43.0iOSThis one's more about the feel than the look. The Chats list got a little quiet attention so names and threads behave the way you'd expect, and we smoothed out a rough edge or two along the way. TextNow should feel nice and shiny.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep fine-tuning things so TextNow works the way you need it to.… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.43.0.2AndroidNo release notes
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US, MX, CA
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US, MX, CA
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: app got smalleriOS498 MB → 414 MB (-17%)
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.42.0iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.41.1.0Android**Version 26.41.1.0** [October 14, 2026]
Nothing new and shiny to show off this time around, we did some quiet work behind the curtain to keep TextNow running smoothly for you.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things humming along for you.… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.42.0.0AndroidThis one's the kind of update you feel more than you see. Calls, chats, and eSIM activation each got some quiet attention, and TextNow runs a little smoother for it.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things nice and shiny for you.… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US, MX, CA
- ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US, MX, CA
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.41.0iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.40.2.0Android**Version 26.40.2.0** [October 14, 2026]
Nothing new and shiny to show off this time around, we did some quiet work behind the curtain to keep TextNow running smoothly for you.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things humming along for you.… more - ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited added hidden keywords: feesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · MX
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Communication · MX
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.40.1.0Android**Version 26.40.1.0** [October 6, 2026]
Nothing new and shiny to show off this time around, we did some quiet work behind the curtain to keep TextNow running smoothly for you.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things humming along for you.… more - ✏️TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US, MX, CA
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.40.0iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📣TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited started a new adiOS3
- 🎉TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited in-app event: Call & Text This HalloweeniOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 31 Oct
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.39.1iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.39.0.0AndroidNew plans, more ways to save. Choose from Free ($0/mo), Plus ($4.99/wk), or Unlimited ($8.99/wk) for flexibility that actually fits how you use your phone. We've also added new Rewards—just another way for you to level up when using TextNow.… more
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Social Networking · US
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited new best rank in the overall chart: #110iOSTop Free · All Apps · US
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited new best rank in the overall chart: #20AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited updated to version 26.39.0iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited new best rank in the overall chart: #132iOSTop Free · All Apps · US
- 🆕TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited first spotted by AppInsideriOS#7 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · Canada
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited new best rank in the overall chart: #39AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · CA
- 📈TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited new best rank in the overall chart: #22AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 🆕TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited version 26.38.1iOSNot much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience, we're always working to make TextNow even better for you!… more - 📦TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited version 26.38.0.0Android**Version 26.38.0.0** [September 16, 2026]
We've got a fresh addition this time, plus a fix to keep your chats looking sharp.
SPAM CALLER LABELS
* Incoming calls that look like spam now get flagged right on the ring screen and in your notifications, so you can decide whether to pick up.
BUG FIX
* Fixed group chat reactions showing the wrong or duplicated names, so you can always see who reacted.
Enjoying TextNow? Drop us a quick review, it helps us keep things nice and shiny for you.… more - 🎉TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited in-app event: Football Season KickoffiOSNEW SEASON · until 29 Sep
- 🆕TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Communication GrossingTextNow: Call + Text Unlimited at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
TextNow is a free VoIP and wireless service provider offering unlimited talk, text, and flexible data plans to cost-conscious consumers seeking a secondary phone line or primary mobile service without contracts. The app maintains strong visibility in the US Communication category (ranked #3 Free and #4 Grossing) while also securing top-10 positions in Canada and Mexico, indicating sustained monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: Google Voice, 2ndLine, Dingtone
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.26.1.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | – |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | $4.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 2 | $9.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 3 | $19.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 4 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Subscription + 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 7 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 8 | Ad Free+ & 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 9 | Ad Free+ & 1-month free trial subscription | |
| 10 | AdFree Lite |
Hidden keywords
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #8 Social Networking Grossing | 3 of 30 countries | #11 | #9 |
| Google Play | #4 Communication Grossing | 3 of 23 countries | #4 | #4 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Mexico ▲ +32%
New ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,022 | 88% | ▼ -8% |
| Canada | 120 | 10% | steady |
| Mexico | 23 | 2% | ▲ +32% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 928k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 1.7M 402k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.6M |
What users say about TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent billing scams, unexpected charges after cancellation, and aggressive anti-spam measures that block legitimate usage. While some appreciate the free Wi-Fi calling capability, core functionality issues like call failures, data loss, and verification loops are widespread.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “ThE PRICE IS WAY CHEAPER THAN MY PRIMARY !!!”
- Useful: “It’s really useful for my 2nd number”
- Connection & sync: “Great app for WiFi calling”
- Ease of use: “It’s really simple to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “The pricey cost is a scam”
- Login & account: “Verify loop when try to verify”
- Crashes & bugs: “Everytime an error for what?”
- Privacy & data: “The pricey cost is a scam”
About TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Your phone service should work on your terms. No phone bill, no fixed contracts, no hidden fees.
What makes us different?
• No phone bill, no fixed contracts, and no hidden fees
• Get a free local phone number or keep your own for a private second line or business use
• Flexible data options: choose the plan that fits your life, and change it anytime
• Low-cost international calling to 230+ countries
FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL, NO FIXED CONTRACTS
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or activate TextNow Wireless on your existing phone to freely call and text without connecting to Wi-Fi. Get started instantly—no new device needed.
FREE PLAN
Unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network — at $0/month, month after month. Not a trial. Not an introductory offer. Just free phone service, done differently.
Activate our eSIM on your phone instantly with no commitments and no hidden fees.
DATA PLANS: FLEXIBLE & ON YOUR TERMS
Only pay for the data you use with no long-term contracts or commitments. We're the only provider with truly flexible data options.
• Free Plan: Unlimited talk and text on nationwide 5G. Included monthly for $0.
• Plus Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data—except media streaming & gaming. No ads.
• Unlimited Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data. No ads.
Change your plan anytime in the app. Cancel anytime. No runaround, no fees. Pay what you want, or not at all.
SECOND PHONE NUMBER: FOR PRIVATE CALLING & TEXTING, A SEPARATE BUSINESS LINE, & MORE
Use the TextNow app as a free second phone line. Perfect for a 2nd line, business phone, side hustles, or personal use. Free calls and texts without an extra phone bill.
INTERNATIONAL CALLING: LOW-COST ACROSS 230+ COUNTRIES
Have friends and family overseas? TextNow offers free calls to Mexico and Canada with low-cost international calls to 230+ countries, with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute.
WHY TEXTNOW?
• Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app—no bill, no fees
• Activate on your existing phone and talk and text on a nationwide 5G network without Wi-Fi
• Get a local phone number or keep your existing number. Area codes available across most metro areas in the US
• Free voice calls, direct or SMS messages, picture and video messaging to the US or Canada
• Flexible data options—only pay when you want it
• Use on multiple devices including your computer or tablet and effortlessly access calls and texts whenever you need them
• Low-cost international calls across 230+ countries
• Voicemail-to-text audio transcription and conference calling
HOW IS TEXTNOW FREE?
There are no yearly or monthly fees to use TextNow. We partner with brands to pay for your phone service (so you don't have to) through in-app ad
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited App Store
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited is #9 in Social Networking Grossing in United States and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Social Networking GrossingTextNow: Call + Text Unlimited on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | $4.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 2 | $9.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 3 | $19.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 4 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Subscription + 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 7 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 8 | Ad Free+ & 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 9 | Ad Free+ & 1-month free trial subscription | |
| 10 | AdFree Lite |
Hidden keywords
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Social NetworkingGrossing | #9 |
| United States | Social NetworkingFree | #11 |
| Canada | Social NetworkingGrossing | #8 |
| United States | All AppsFree | #150 |
| Canada | Social NetworkingFree | #12 |
| Mexico | Social NetworkingGrossing | #25 |
| Mexico | Social NetworkingFree | #42 |
Apps near TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited on the chart
Social Networking Grossing, around #9.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Mexico ▲ +32%
New ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,022 | 88% | ▼ -8% |
| Canada | 120 | 10% | steady |
| Mexico | 23 | 2% | ▲ +32% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent billing scams, unexpected charges after cancellation, and aggressive anti-spam measures that block legitimate usage. While some appreciate the free Wi-Fi calling capability, core functionality issues like call failures, data loss, and verification loops are widespread.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “ThE PRICE IS WAY CHEAPER THAN MY PRIMARY !!!”
- Useful: “It’s really useful for my 2nd number”
- Connection & sync: “Great app for WiFi calling”
- Ease of use: “It’s really simple to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “The pricey cost is a scam”
- Login & account: “Verify loop when try to verify”
- Crashes & bugs: “Everytime an error for what?”
- Privacy & data: “The pricey cost is a scam”
About TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Your phone service should work on your terms. No phone bill, no fixed contracts, no hidden fees.
What makes us different?
• No phone bill, no fixed contracts, and no hidden fees
• Get a free local phone number or keep your own for a private second line or business use
• Flexible data options: choose the plan that fits your life, and change it anytime
• Low-cost international calling to 230+ countries
FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL, NO FIXED CONTRACTS
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or activate TextNow Wireless on your existing phone to freely call and text without connecting to Wi-Fi. Get started instantly—no new device needed.
FREE PLAN
Unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network — at $0/month, month after month. Not a trial. Not an introductory offer. Just free phone service, done differently.
Activate our eSIM on your phone instantly with no commitments and no hidden fees.
DATA PLANS: FLEXIBLE & ON YOUR TERMS
Only pay for the data you use with no long-term contracts or commitments. We're the only provider with truly flexible data options.
• Free Plan: Unlimited talk and text on nationwide 5G. Included monthly for $0.
• Plus Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data—except media streaming & gaming. No ads.
• Unlimited Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data. No ads.
Change your plan anytime in the app. Cancel anytime. No runaround, no fees. Pay what you want, or not at all.
SECOND PHONE NUMBER: FOR PRIVATE CALLING & TEXTING, A SEPARATE BUSINESS LINE, & MORE
Use the TextNow app as a free second phone line. Perfect for a 2nd line, business phone, side hustles, or personal use. Free calls and texts without an extra phone bill.
INTERNATIONAL CALLING: LOW-COST ACROSS 230+ COUNTRIES
Have friends and family overseas? TextNow offers free calls to Mexico and Canada with low-cost international calls to 230+ countries, with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute.
WHY TEXTNOW?
• Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app—no bill, no fees
• Activate on your existing phone and talk and text on a nationwide 5G network without Wi-Fi
• Get a local phone number or keep your existing number. Area codes available across most metro areas in the US
• Free voice calls, direct or SMS messages, picture and video messaging to the US or Canada
• Flexible data options—only pay when you want it
• Use on multiple devices including your computer or tablet and effortlessly access calls and texts whenever you need them
• Low-cost international calls across 230+ countries
• Voicemail-to-text audio transcription and conference calling
HOW IS TEXTNOW FREE?
There are no yearly or monthly fees to use TextNow. We partner with brands to pay for your phone service (so you don't have to) through in-app ad
Latest updates
Store changes
What TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited Android
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited is #4 in Communication Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 3 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication GrossingTextNow: Call + Text Unlimited at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
TextNow is a free VoIP and wireless service provider offering unlimited talk, text, and flexible data plans to cost-conscious consumers seeking a secondary phone line or primary mobile service without contracts. The app maintains strong visibility in the US Communication category (ranked #3 Free and #4 Grossing) while also securing top-10 positions in Canada and Mexico, indicating sustained monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: Google Voice, 2ndLine, Dingtone
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.26.1.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | $4.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 2 | $9.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 3 | $19.99 in International Calling Credit | |
| 4 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Subscription + 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 7 | Premium Subscription subscription | |
| 8 | Ad Free+ & 14-day free trial subscription | |
| 9 | Ad Free+ & 1-month free trial subscription | |
| 10 | AdFree Lite |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | CommunicationGrossingCommunicationFree | #4 |
| United States | All AppsFree | #24 |
| United States | All AppsGrossing | #60 |
| Canada | CommunicationGrossing | #4 |
| Canada | CommunicationFree | #7 |
| Canada | All AppsGrossing | #39 |
| Mexico | CommunicationGrossing | #10 |
| Canada | All AppsFree | #56 |
| Mexico | CommunicationFree | #36 |
Apps near TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited on the chart
Communication Grossing, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are increasingly frustrated by aggressive monetization changes, including mandatory ID verification and intrusive ads that disrupt core calling features. While some appreciate the app as a secondary line, many report critical failures in call connectivity, login loops, and unexpected billing.
Mixed but leaning positive (62% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and syncing. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “recommended as a fall back 😁”
- Connection & sync: “oh and basic service under wifi is Free!!”
- Ads: “is that many ads really necessary?”
- Price & subscription: “Its works better than my other phone , and I pay to much for that data card”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “they charge to much, and i can't even hear people”
- Login & account: “close your bank account now”
- Ads: “I get you have to have ads”
- Crashes & bugs: “always glitches and won't let you log in”
About TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Your phone service should work on your terms. No phone bill, no fixed contracts, no hidden fees.
What makes us different?
• No phone bill, no fixed contracts, and no hidden fees
• Get a free local US phone number or keep your own for a private second line or business use
• Flexible data options: choose the data plan that fits your life, and change it anytime
• Low-cost international calling to 230+ countries
FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL, NO FIXED CONTRACTS
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or activate TextNow Wireless on your existing mobile phone to freely call and text without Wi-Fi. Get started instantly—no new device needed.
FREE PLAN
Unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network — at $0/month, month after month. Not a trial. Not an introductory offer. Just free phone service, done differently.
Activate our eSIM on your phone instantly with no commitments and no hidden fees.
DATA PLANS: FLEXIBLE & ON YOUR TERMS
Only pay for the data you use with no long-term contracts or commitments. We're the only provider with truly flexible data options.
• Free Plan: Unlimited talk and text on nationwide 5G. Included monthly for $0.
• Plus Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data—except media streaming & gaming. No ads.
• Unlimited Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data. No ads.
Change your plan anytime in the app. Cancel anytime. No runaround, no fees. Pay what you want, or not at all.
SECOND PHONE NUMBER: FOR PRIVATE CALLING & TEXTING, A SEPARATE BUSINESS LINE & MORE
Use the TextNow mobile app as a free second phone line. Perfect for a 2nd line, business phone, side hustles, or personal use. Free calls and texts without an extra phone bill. Use it for private SMS texting with new contacts, or as a business texting number for clients and customers.
INTERNATIONAL CALLING: LOW-COST ACROSS 230+ COUNTRIES
Have friends and family overseas? TextNow offers free calls to Mexico and Canada with low-cost international calls to 230+ countries, with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute. No separate international calling app needed.
WHY TEXTNOW?
• Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app—no bill, no fees
• Activate on your existing phone and talk and text on a nationwide 5G network without Wi-Fi
• Get a local US phone number or keep your existing number. Area codes available across most metro areas in the US
• Free voice calls, direct messages, SMS messages, picture and video messaging to the US or Canada
• Flexible data options—only pay when you want it
• Use on multiple devices including your computer or tablet and effortlessly access calls and texts whenever you need them
• Low-cost international calls across 230+ countries
• Voicemail-to-text audio transcription and conference cal
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