# TextMe Up Calling & Texts

> Text and Call from a Free Phone Number & Enjoy Multiple Numbers in One Account

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmeinc.textme3](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmeinc.textme3)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.textmeinc.textme3`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TextMe, Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 11,710,320
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (89,752 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.55.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2015-10-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textmeinc.textme3)
- **Website:** [http://www.textmeup.com](http://www.textmeup.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.textme-app.com/api/support/privacy-policy/android/](https://api.textme-app.com/api/support/privacy-policy/android/)

## Description

TextMe Up Calling & Texts gives you a real free phone number for SMS, HD voice and video calls. Send free SMS to the United States, Canada and 40 other countries, make calls to 200 countries, and switch between multiple local or international numbers from one account. Add, change or delete numbers anytime and keep all conversations organized in a single inbox.

Built for privacy and convenience, TextMe Up supports group messaging, photo/video sharing, Google/Facebook fast login and unlimited US/Canada calling & texting for US$2.99/month. Use smart numbers from the US, Canada, UK and France, invite friends for free calling, and manage multiple numbers — personal, business or travel — without juggling devices or SIM cards.

## Rankings

- #12,225 — Overall
- #76 — Communication (Gross)
- #181 — Communication (Free)

## 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_MEDIA_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_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `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.NEW_OUTGOING_CALL`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `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_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.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.textmeinc.textme3.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.textmeinc.textme3.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

TextMe Up is generally well-liked for ease of use and core texting/calling, with a loyal user base. However, multiple reviews cite billing and pricing concerns (unexpected charges, monthly fees, false free-number claims) and reliability issues (messages not sending, calls not going out, crashes). Some users request features like group chats. Pricing transparency and stable performance are the main pain points affecting overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly
- Core texting and calling features work for many users
- Long-standing user base / established app
- Overall positive sentiment from reviewers

### Cons

- Billing and pricing issues: unexpected charges, monthly fees, and false free-number claims
- Reliability problems: messages not sending, calls failing, app crashes or login errors
- Perceived false advertising / availability of free numbers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmeinc.textme3)