# Talkatone: Texting & Calling

> Text and call for free. Connect to anyone, anywhere, all with a WiFi connection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkatone.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkatone.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.talkatone.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Talkatone, Llc
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 30,249,800
- **Rating:** 3.51 / 5 (194,508 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2012-02-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkatone.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.talkatone.com](http://www.talkatone.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.talkatone.com/privacy/](https://www.talkatone.com/privacy/)

## Description

Talkatone is a user-friendly calling and texting app enabling free voice calls and SMS/MMS over WiFi or data connection without using cellular minutes. It provides users with a free US or Canada phone number, allowing seamless communication to friends and family anytime, anywhere, even internationally. Features include group texting, sending free pictures, disposable phone numbers, and affordable international calling credits for destinations like Mexico, Nigeria, and Colombia. The app supports calling from various devices including phones and tablets without the need for a cell plan. Perfect for travelers, Talkatone helps users save on roaming charges and stay connected globally.

## Rankings

- #5,111 — Overall
- #42 — Communication (Gross)
- #64 — Communication (Free)
- #8 — phone

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.talkatone.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Many reviews center on critical usability blockers: inability to register or sign in due to security-check errors, repeated login failures after updates, and compatibility issues. Support response is often slow. A smaller group remains positive, but dissatisfaction grows due to ongoing blockers and perceived pricing/feature changes.

### Pros

- Some users still express positive sentiment (e.g., 'Love it' or 'good').
- Long-term users report it was reliable for years before recent issues.
- Some users see it as a useful texting/calling option compared to alternatives.

### Cons

- Frequent sign-up problems and failure to complete sign-up (registration issues).
- Repeated sign-in/login failures due to security check errors.
- Security check failures across app versions ('This app version can't complete a security check').
- Device/OS compatibility problems (e.g., not supported on Android 8).
- Poor or unresponsive customer support and delayed issue resolution.

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