TextFree

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Free texting and SMS marketing application

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Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
3.9/5
Ease of Use
4.4/5
Customer Support
3.7/5

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Angel
Angel
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  • Industry: Facilities Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Textfree

Reviewed on 2020/05/27

Overall it's cool to use you get a free local number to reach out

Overall it's cool to use you get a free local number to reach out

Pros

If I cant afford to pay my phone bill that month. That I have an option to use this app and call and text anyone for free

Cons

That you have to play games or watch videos just to get credit once you run out of free minutes. I dont always have time

Response from Pinger

Thank you so much for taking some time to share your feedback with us, Angel! We're very happy to hear that you feel that you are able to rely on us when times get tough, and we will continue to be there when you need us. If you'd like to contact our support department at [email protected], we would be happy to provide you with some free calling minutes for your time and effort :) Thanks again!

Miri
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Daily User

Reviewed on 2025/01/17

Pros

It's free like its name. It's easy to use.

Cons

The advertisements. It could be invasive or inappropriate.

Alternatives Considered

Google Voice

Reasons for Switching to TextFree

It's free and doesn't have so many regulations.
Matthew
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

No support & Big Unresolved Bug in App

Reviewed on 2023/11/28

TextFree App keeps, during calls forcing the speakerphone on and I have been trying to reach out to...

TextFree App keeps, during calls forcing the speakerphone on and I have been trying to reach out to them for a year now and they never respond. I tried all the trouble shooting possible on my end and nothing works. I can lay my phone on the table with out even touching it and the speaker phone turns on and off causing my ears to burst with pain. Contacting Samsung next but I really think it has to do with the developer of the app and maybe google....

Pros

Makes calls just fine but sometimes I do not hear it ring on incoming calls.

Cons

My TextFree App keeps, during calls forcing the speakerphone on and I have been trying to reach out to them for a year now and they never respond. I tried all the trouble shooting possible on my end and nothing works. I can lay my phone on the table with out even touching it and the speaker phone turns on and off causing my ears to burst with pain. Contacting Samsung next but I really think it has to do with the developer of the app and maybe google....

Nicholas
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Text free is a life saver

Reviewed on 2025/01/10

Excellent! I’ve had to use this app multiple times over the years. Easy as signing up with your...

Excellent! I’ve had to use this app multiple times over the years. Easy as signing up with your email and picking a number. Sometimes a previous number I’ve used will be an option and my old messages are actually still saved so that’s kind of neat.

Pros

I don’t know how many times I’ve been without reliable cell service provider or just been plain broke and TextFree is the most hassle free way to get a dependable phone phone number that’s available practically anywhere and it’s free.

Cons

The option to get a verification text was kind of a let down so I couldn’t use it to verify emails or log ins however now with the premium version that amenity is provided

Jerad
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Convenient wifi texting

Reviewed on 2024/11/04

Overall, TextNow was a really nice experience and I do recommend.

Overall, TextNow was a really nice experience and I do recommend.

Pros

What I liked about TextFree was before I had a job so I could pay for phone service, TextFree gave me the perks of being able to text and call as long as I was connected to wifi. I know that they now offer actual service plans with sim cards as well.

Cons

What I liked the least about TextNow was,back when I used it, the fact that to use it I had to be connected to wifi.

Quantieshia
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great APP for Phones

Reviewed on 2024/11/21

It was a great experience. I enjoyed this app. I was able to call and text freely without any...

It was a great experience. I enjoyed this app. I was able to call and text freely without any barriers.

Pros

TextFree was the highlight of my childhood. I enjoyed the text free app. I was able to talk to my friends without any problems.

Cons

There was nothing I didn't like about this app.

Rebecca
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good service have to pay for codes to be sent which I don't like

Reviewed on 2024/11/23

Overall it's a good product to use. Calls sometimes are finicky but sound is good

Overall it's a good product to use. Calls sometimes are finicky but sound is good

Pros

Ease of use and it works just as if u paid for service

Cons

That you have to pay to have codes sent to text free number

Kayla
Kayla
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Text free review

Reviewed on 2022/09/24

It's been a pretty good experience never had any problems out of it.

It's been a pretty good experience never had any problems out of it.

Pros

It's free and you can choose your number and change it whenever you want and you can set it to your own preferences.

Cons

You can't get verification codes without paying for it.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for Free Trial
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great for students and identity protection

Reviewed on 2021/08/09

I love using textfree to message people and use alternative numbers. 10/10 would recommend

I love using textfree to message people and use alternative numbers. 10/10 would recommend

Pros

I love having this available to text people that I may not want to use my regular number with.

Cons

I use the free trial version so the ads can clutter the main menu. Other than that the app is great and so easy to use.

Response from Pinger

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

good texting app

Reviewed on 2021/03/13

I will use this application only if I really need to

I will use this application only if I really need to

Pros

I really like that this app will give you a personalized number that only you could use. that way other people will not have your number. you can text back and forth and since its a number people will actually reply to your texts

Cons

I didn't like that is not too user-friendly and that it has too many apps. sometimes my text would get confused by commercial texts or get lost between the apps.

Response from Pinger

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback! If you ever have trouble using the app, please reach out to [email protected] and we'll be happy to help. Thanks again!

Ikiera
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

My TextFree Experience

Reviewed on 2024/01/01

I love using this app, if my phone ever is cut off, I always use this software as a backup number...

I love using this app, if my phone ever is cut off, I always use this software as a backup number just in case, it’s free & easy to use, very beginner friendly, you can’t go wrong with it honestly

Pros

I love how it’s a free mobile number to use at any time, the minutes are cheap to purchase or they might let you watch free ads for free minutes

Cons

I don’t like how the number expires from inactivity, if it were a lifetime number I can keep then it’d be perfect but you still get a free mobile number which is still a plus

Sarah
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Text ME on TextFree!

Reviewed on 2023/05/15

Pros

One of my most favorite features is simply the sign-in process because once I create my account I can officially use that log in information to use on pretty much every single one of my devices. It's definitely less stress trying to find numbers and zero hassle with trying to find contacts that I use for TextFree itself; just give the app access to what it needs to fully operate and VOILA!

Cons

The ads are NO JOKE; I feel like it creates a bit of a buffer when trying to open and close TextFree and while texting and receiving texts.

Alternatives Considered

TextUs

Reasons for Choosing TextFree

I had to pay for this app after 7 days; while still having to view ads in order to use the service plus getting occasional suggestions for survey's as to the quality of the service. I wouldn't mind doing the any of the above IF the service was FREE in exchange for all of our (the customer's) efforts.

Reasons for Switching to TextFree

It's "new" as far as I'm concerned.
David
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

TextFree is a scam

Reviewed on 2023/07/23

My impression it's a scam.

My impression it's a scam.

Pros

Seemed like a great service and the concept of a text number to use for business marketing is appealing.

Cons

As soon as I installed TextFree demanded a recurring payment of $9.99 per month. That contradicts the marketing presentation of this product. I would have considered a subscription if the product were useful and reliable, but the claim of free service and lack of any kind of free trial to use the product is a huge turn-off. Uninstalled.

Karen
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Text free as an easy option to start business texting

Reviewed on 2023/07/20

Great!

Great!

Pros

we started at the free level. It was super easy to start and helped front office staff have to answer less calls.

Cons

I did not see an automatic integration - that being said I did not pay for any upgrades so it may be there

Johnny
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  • Industry: Warehousing
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Free texting without hassle

Reviewed on 2023/08/20

Pros

I like that u can text free without any hassle or interruptions

Cons

I honestly don’t have any complaints only compliments

Willo
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Text for free with TextFree!

Reviewed on 2023/02/10

Pros

I love how it is straight to the point as soon as you download the app.

Cons

I don't like the ads that place all the time.

Ginger
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

TEXT FREE APP

Reviewed on 2021/06/29

I LOVE IT. IT IS HELPFUL IN MANY WAYS. IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD YOUR CELL BILL FOR THE MONTH IT ALLOWS...

I LOVE IT. IT IS HELPFUL IN MANY WAYS. IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD YOUR CELL BILL FOR THE MONTH IT ALLOWS YOU TO STILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHEN NEEDED. IF YOUR BOYFRIEND TURNS PHONE OFF BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY PROBLEMS, AND IT JUST HELPS IF YOU NEED TO TEXT IN DISCUISE.

Pros

WELL I LOVE THIS APP SO MUCH WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WOULD GET INTO MY PHONE SERVICE AND TURN MY CELL PHONE OFF AND HE WOULD NOT TURN IT BACK ON. WELL HE DID NOT KNOW I HAD TEXT FREE AND STILL WAS ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF EVERYONE I NEEDED TO TALK TO,

Cons

WELL THE QUALITY OF AN ACTUAL VOICE CALL IS NOT SO GOOD ON THIS APP. AND YOU HAVE TO PLAY GAMES AND DOWNLOAD OTHER THINGS THAT ALLOW THIRD PARTY COMPANIES ON YOUR EMAIL AND PHONE.

Response from Pinger

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review, Ginger! Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you need help with anything at all.

Yides
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very Satisfied User

Reviewed on 2022/12/02

Been using it for a long time and really great!!!!

Been using it for a long time and really great!!!!

Pros

You can use this as a text number. You can text anyone while you are on your google page which makes it easier

Cons

we didn't have any difficulties using it. They deactivate your account if you don't use your number for 30 days, so make sure you use it(:

mina
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

great software

Reviewed on 2022/12/02

really great experience. just make sure to use it at least once in 30 days so your number isn't...

really great experience. just make sure to use it at least once in 30 days so your number isn't cancelled

Pros

You can keep your contacts organized and it really is easy to use. Would recommend using it. Try it!

Cons

It's great to have an online texting option. When you are working on a computer this is really convenient

Kerri
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very Satisfied User

Reviewed on 2022/12/02

really great all around. we would recommend using this.

really great all around. we would recommend using this.

Pros

we really have a good experience using the text free option. it's like a text number on your google page which is really convenient

Cons

we have been using it for a long time now and we have no complaints. it's really easy to use and great!

Amanda
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Text Free

Reviewed on 2021/06/30

This was a useful software experience, until it went unused, and I lost the number.

This was a useful software experience, until it went unused, and I lost the number.

Pros

I like that it is free text messaging software, and that it lets me create a personal phone number (unlike web based texting that does not let you keep a number). I sometimes used this number to mask my personal phone number, for security reasons.

Cons

When I stopped using it for a month or so, I lost the number.

Response from Pinger

Thank you for sharing your experience, Amanda! TextFree numbers are reclaimed if they go unused for more than 30 days. However, you can always choose a new number or contact us at [email protected] to see if we can help you get your old number back. Thanks again!

DElinda
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Textfree

Reviewed on 2022/09/14

Good

Good

Pros

It's free and easy to use. It loads easily and efficiently

Cons

It's a little slow and takes a second or two to refreash

Gabriela
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  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Super easy

Reviewed on 2021/05/15

I enjoy using it to connect with others. It’s quick and easy to send a text message or make a call...

I enjoy using it to connect with others. It’s quick and easy to send a text message or make a call to solve a problem.

Pros

This is the easiest product/app to use. You can call or text and get your own number. The quality of the calls is okay and could be better. Texting and everything else is excellent! You can set up notifications as well.

Cons

One thing I would change is the call/audio quality. It can use some improvement. It’s hard to complain when it’s a free app. After your allowed time then you have to pay for minutes.

Response from Pinger

We really appreciate your honest and thoughtful review, Gabriela!

If you're having call quality issues, our Support Team is happy to help. Just send an email to [email protected] and they'll be able to assist you further.

Thanks again!

Tracy
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very Satisfied User

Reviewed on 2022/12/18

Overall, this is really a great online text option.

Overall, this is really a great online text option.

Pros

Textfree is a free online texting option. You can save your contacts, and send group messages. It's really great

Cons

Sometimes you have to send a message to view the earlier messages, if your previous message was sent a few weeks before.

LG
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It’s free and is useful in a pinch

Reviewed on 2021/05/06

It was useful when we are deciding what local cell company to switch to after moving to a new state.

It was useful when we are deciding what local cell company to switch to after moving to a new state.

Pros

It does not cost anything at all to use.

Cons

Not really a downside; it is either very useful or redundant depending on the situation.

Response from Pinger

Thanks for your feedback, LG!

We're glad to hear that you were able to reply on TextFree during your transition. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you ever need help using the app!