# String — Modern Phone Inbox

> Superpowered texting & calling

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1445655431](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1445655431)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1445655431`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NumberBarn, LLC
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (62 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.28
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2019-04-12
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/string-modern-phone-inbox/id1445655431)
- **Website:** [https://www.joinstring.com](https://www.joinstring.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.joinstring.com/legal](https://www.joinstring.com/legal)

## Description

String — Modern Phone Inbox turns everyday texting into a powerful business channel. Use any number, including landlines, for SMS and voice calls, and keep all conversations organized as a sales funnel or kanban board.

Features include automation, auto-replies, customizable templates, contact management with CRM integrations, and both one-to-one and mass messaging. Access String from browser or mobile apps, forward calls, view voicemail transcriptions, and personalize outreach to boost engagement and growth.

## Rankings

- #178,699 — Overall
- #3 — string

## Review summary

String is praised for organizing text workflows with CRM-like features and a second business line, boosting productivity and engagement. However, many users report persistent bugs, weak support, onboarding barriers, notification gaps, and platform limitations that undermine reliability. The product offers strong value when it works, but consistency and onboarding quality are common pain points.

### Pros

- Robust text management with tagging, templates, lists, bulk messaging, and automation that feel like a CRM for your texts.
- Boosts productivity and efficiency by automating workflows and reducing manual follow-ups.
- Provides a separate business line / second number at a reasonable price, helping keep work and personal life separate.
- Texting works well across mobile and desktop, enabling fast client communication.
- Strong potential to improve customer engagement and sales through organized outreach.

### Cons

- Recurring bugs and instability in the app and web interface (loading issues, misloaded threads, voicemail problems).
- Customer support is often slow or inaccessible, leaving users without timely help.
- Onboarding and sign-up are frustrating (invite codes, login after reinstall, limited number picker).
- Missed-call and message notifications are unreliable (no lock screen/badge alerts; missed calls may not show).
- Feature gaps and platform limits (no iPad app, limited CRM integrations, and other missing functionality).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1445655431)