# TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

> Phone Number & Data Plans

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314716233](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314716233)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id314716233`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TextNow, Inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (919,928 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.37.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2009-05-07
- **Size:** 469 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/textnow-call-text-unlimited/id314716233)
- **Website:** [http://www.textnow.com/](http://www.textnow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.textnow.com/privacy/](http://www.textnow.com/privacy/)

## Description

**TextNow** provides free calling and texting with a local phone number, nationwide 5G coverage, and no monthly bill or fixed contract. Use the app over Wi-Fi or activate an eSIM on your existing phone to access unlimited talk and text on the free plan.

Choose flexible data options, upgrade to remove ads, or use TextNow as a private second line or business number. Additional features include international calling to 230+ countries, free calls to Mexico and Canada, voicemail transcription, caller ID, conference calling, customizable notifications, multi-device syncing, and texting from a computer or tablet.

## Rankings

- #443 — Overall
- #1 — number
- #2 — phone
- #5 — message
- #7 — messages

## Review summary

Users like TextNow for providing a real phone number and for being a reliable communication option when other networks fail. However, many reviews report persistent login problems, verification-triggered bans, billing issues with non-cancelable subscriptions, troubling call quality, and general app instability. The positives show when the app works, but recurring reliability and support concerns drive mixed sentiment overall.

### Pros

- Provides a real phone number and calling/texting capabilities.
- Useful and lifesaving for staying connected, especially when traditional service is unavailable.
- Generally praised for speed and usefulness when functioning.

### Cons

- Frequent login/sign-in errors and inability to access accounts.
- Account verification and automated bans that incorrectly block legitimate users.
- Payment/subscription issues, including inability to cancel subscriptions and unexpected charges.
- Poor call quality and call handling (echo, calls rejected).
- General instability and frequent error messages after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314716233)