# tryCricket by Cricket Wireless

> Explore Cricket with a no risk 14-day test drive of our wireless service.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cricketwireless.trycricket](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cricketwireless.trycricket)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cricketwireless.trycricket`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cricket Wireless LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 562,240
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (1,364 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-23
- **First published:** 2023-07-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cricketwireless.trycricket)
- **Website:** [https://www.cricketwireless.com](https://www.cricketwireless.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cricketwireless.com/privacy](https://www.cricketwireless.com/privacy)

## Description

Experience the reliable and affordable Cricket Wireless network with tryCricket, a risk-free 14-day test drive of wireless service. The app provides a free SIM shipped to your door, allowing you to activate your trial without affecting your current phone service. The trial includes unlimited talk and text, 3GB of data, and nationwide 5G coverage (with compatible devices).

After the trial, easily switch to a full Cricket plan without annual contracts, credit checks, or hidden fees. Bring your own phone or purchase one from Cricket. Discover everything Cricket offers and join the supportive Cricket Nation community by downloading the tryCricket app today.

## Rankings

- #93,748 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EMBEDDED_SUBSCRIPTIONS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cricketwireless.trycricket.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.cricketwireless.trycricket.lpa.permission.BROADCAST`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The reviews are mixed. A few users praise Esim activation and express positive sentiment about Cricket, but many report activation failures, inability to make calls/texts/data, poor customer support, trial/porting hurdles, and unreliable network performance. Onboarding and eSIM issues are prominent pain points, while a minority remain satisfied with the service.

### Pros

- Esim installation is easy and reliable
- Some users express positive sentiment toward Cricket and say they love the service
- Positive mentions include remarks that the service is amazing or good

### Cons

- Activation issues with SIM/eSIM causing inability to make calls or send texts or use data, even when 5G is shown
- Poor customer support with reports of zero help and frequent requests to visit a physical store
- Trial/porting problems and eSIM download failures (cannot download eSIM, trial requires an existing number, cannot port or get a new number)
- Network reliability issues and slow or failing connections (5G delays, poor data performance, Wi-Fi connectivity problems)
- App instability and activation errors or loops (app errors with no clear reason, features not working)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cricketwireless.trycricket)