# textPlus: Text Message + Call

> Now unlimited SMS WiFi Calling

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314487667](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314487667)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id314487667`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** textPlus, Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (272,007 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2009-06-01
- **Size:** 201 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/textplus-text-message-call/id314487667)
- **Website:** [http://www.textPlus.com](http://www.textplus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/](https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/)

## Description

textPlus enables free texting, MMS, a free US phone number, and inbound calls, all over WiFi or data. It helps you stay connected globally with group chat, affordable outbound calls, and the ability to use devices like iPod touch or iPad as a phone.

It offers in‑app subscriptions with region-based pricing and auto‑renewals; charges appear on your account, and you manage them via your device settings. Note: 911 is not supported, and some outbound calls require credits.

## Rankings

- #1,619 — Overall
- #11 — number
- #16 — phone
- #36 — message

## Review summary

Users largely report the app as reliable and easy to use, with good call quality and effective texting, including receiving verification codes. However, many reviews highlight recurring issues: frequent account suspensions or bans without clear cause, heavy advertising on the free version, and problems with obtaining or maintaining a phone number. Additional complaints include missed or delayed texts and various glitches, plus occasional billing concerns such as unexpected charges after trials. Overall sentiment is mixed: high loyalty and usefulness clash with reliability and billing/ads frustrations.

### Pros

- Reliable and easy-to-use with simple settings.
- Strong call quality and dependable texting.
- Good for receiving verification codes.
- Long-term user satisfaction and loyalty.

### Cons

- Frequent account suspensions/bans with no clear explanation.
- Intrusive ads on the free version; functionality hindered by ads.
- Issues with obtaining or maintaining a phone number (unclaimed numbers, limits on new numbers).
- Inconsistent message delivery and other technical glitches (texts not delivered, history access problems).
- Billing concerns and unexpected charges after trials.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314487667)