10 Free Texting Apps For iPhone & Android

“TextMe—the phone number app connecting millions of users to the numbers they need to text & call.

Get a new phone number to text & call 📞

Connect with WiFi or mobile data to send unlimited text messages (SMS), pics & videos (MMS), voice messages, and unlimited calls.

Pick a new phone number and use it as your:

1️⃣• Personal phone number to contact anyone & everyone (they don’t need the app!).

2️⃣• 2nd phone number to protect your privacy.

🔥• Burner number to keep your calls and texts anonymous — dispose of it and get another phone number whenever you want.

You can even get multiple phone numbers to keep the different parts of your life separate and organized!

Low-Cost International Rates 🌎
Stay in touch with contacts around the world with cheap international rates for calling and texting—purchase credits or earn free credits by completing offers at no cost.

Turn your device into a phone 📲
Download the TextMe phone number app onto your tablet or old device to transform it into your new phone for WiFi calling and texting! Log in to the TextMe Web App to send free text messages from your desktop or laptop computer. Great for a backup plan, 2nd phone number or burner phone.

Full List of TextMe Features 🗒
• Local phone number

• International texting & calling

• Voicemail

• Call forwarding

• Number lookup

• Group-chat messaging

• Send pictures, videos, and audio/voice messages

• Use emojis and stickers

• Dark Mode & Light mode

• Customize your text signature

• Customized text tones & sounds

• Customizable call tones and ringtones

• Unread message reminder

• Text filtering & call filtering on lock screen

• Preview text messages on lock screen

• Customize background/wallpaper

• Passcode Privacy Lock: keep your text message private

• Hide or block text messages, conversations to keep them private

• Share GPS location by free text message / SMS / MMS

• Change your phone number and add multiple numbers

• Sign up via Facebook & Google

• Compatible with other SMS texting apps such as Google Voice, Talkatone, TextNow, TextFree, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTE *️⃣

• Emergency calls may not be supported

• Free SMS offer limited to US and Canada

• Free texting to Latin America subject to balanced inbound/outbound traffic per fair usage policy

• Calls and SMS to certain carriers/territories within the 200 countries may not be included in this offer

• App use is subject to TextMe's Terms and Conditions.

Full terms & conditions: http://go-text.me/assets/tc

Privacy Policy: http://go-text.me/assets/pp

Web: http://go-text.me

Twitter: @textmeapp

Get support and give us feedback: http://support.go-text.me

Thanks for using TextMe!

The TextMe Team”

“Call and message your friends with a real phone number – no phone service required! SMS text any US or Canada number or call worldwide.

#1 free text and call app with a local phone number of your choice.
Send and receive unlimited sms / text / MMS / group messages to anyone in the US or Canada.
Ad-supported or cheap local & international calling – you choose how to call!

textPlus is the ONLY app where keeping in touch is made simple, cheap and hassle free.

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textPlus also lets you do more:

– Turn your tablet into a phone for free texting and calling with a real US number!
– Great for keeping in touch with family/friends in the US / Canada while traveling abroad
– Group texting / message / send MMS & SMS
– Toll-free calling from anywhere in the world with no restrictions!
– Unlimited free inbound calling and calls – your friends can always reach you
– Access your chat and call history on any device with free cloud hosting
– Save tons of money on your mobile plan

IS IT REALLY FREE?
Yes – no fees to send unlimited SMS messages and you can earn credits to place a call (inbound calls are completely FREE).

HOW IS IT FREE?
The app comes with a few ads. If you don't like ads, you can purchase a subscription to remove them.

Great SMS phone alternative for:

– anyone needing a second number for work / privacy
– kids
– seniors
– travelers to and from the US
– anyone looking to save money on cell phone bills.

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Highlights:

– Full picture messaging (MMS): send, receive and save pictures
– Customizable text-tone, ringtone & vibration
– Customizable themes
– Quick Reply to easily (and quickly) respond to friends
– Unified inbox: send and receive your texts directly via any device as your one-stop SMS texting app!
– Real SMS texting and calling: text and call ANY phone that accepts SMS texting, and ANY phone for calling.
– Voicemail
– Works over WiFi or data

FOLLOW TEXTPLUS
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Questions? Email support@nextplus.me

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“Dingtone, a free calling app allows you to make unlimited free phone calls, send free text messages to anyone. Dingtone also gives you a free number as 2nd line, a real phone number with local area code for wifi calling and free texting.

FEATURES LOVED BY MILLIONS OF USERS:
*Make free phone calls and send text messages
*Get real phone numbers for your phone/tablet
*Cheap or free international calls to 200+ countries and regions
*Local phone numbers for you to choose: US, Canada, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, France, Sweden, Mauritius, Poland, Austria, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Denmark, Romania
*Free calls or texts to friends and families
*Group phone calls and conference calls

Get a real US phone number for free
Add 2nd, 3rd line to your phone/tablet. Call & text to any phone numbers for free

Free Phone Calls & Free Texting
Dingtone lets you make unlimited free internet calls to anyone over WiFi, 3G/4G data network without using any cell minutes; Invite your family members and friends to use the free phone call app for free internet calling and free SMS, and start saving money now.

Real US Phone Numbers
Get a new US phone number to protect your very own number. You can also make prank calls with this free phone number app. Enjoy crystal-clear phone calls and unlimited texts on phones and tablets.

Cheap or Free International Calls
Call any mobile/landline phone numbers in over 200 countries and regions at super low rates. Calls between Dingtone users are free. Caller ID is supported so that your friends know it is you who are calling.

Crystal Clear Calls
Voice calls are transmitted on Dingtone's high-quality dedicated VoIP network. With HD voice technologies, most free online calls between Dingtone users have superior clarity to existing regular phone service. Free calls and cheap calls are no longer cheap quality! With Dingtone, you can make or receive calls even under bad cellular reception.

Walkie Talkie Re-invented
Tired of typing text messages on the small screen? Dingtone transforms your phone into a real Walkie Talkie – simply push a button and speak. It works like a two-way radio! Push to talk and voicemail are perfectly tied into one clean interface.

Amazing Premium Features
Dingtone provides various Premium features including visual voicemail, call blocking, call forwarding, call recording, etc.

Why use Dingtone?
Free phone calls home and abroad
Unlimited text messages to/from anyone
Great call quality, hd voice over cellular data & wifi
Walkie talkie mode for instant push to talk
Group conference calls up to 8 people
Group messaging with up to 100+ people

Learn more at http://www.dingtone.me
Need Help? http://dingtone.me/support

As the best free wifi calling app ever, Dingtone is super simple and fast. Just download Dingtone to get a free phone number for prank calls and texts.”

“TextFree is the 2nd phone number app for free texting and free calling app right now. It gives you free text plus a real US phone number so you can text anyone, even if they don’t have the app right now. You can text now with features such as free SMS messaging, group messaging, free MMS picture messaging, international texting & calling, voicemail and more—all for free.

☎️ CUSTOM NUMBER SELECTOR
Unlike Text Me, Text Now, Text Plus, or other apps, TextFree lets you choose your area code and search memorable phone numbers like, “(555) 414-SARA,” simple sequences like “(555) 500-2525,” or combinations that are, “JUST4U.”

💬 UNLIMITED TEXT & PICTURE MESSAGING
Text now with unlimited SMS and MMS picture messages for free.

🆓 FREE CALLING
App-to-App calling and any incoming calls are always free. Outbound calling minutes are easy to earn or super cheap to buy. Say, “Hola!” because calls to Mexico are now supported as well.

📞 UNLIMITED MINUTES
Enjoy unlimited calling minutes, no ads, reserved number, and more with TextFree Plus.

#️⃣ SECOND PHONE NUMBER
Having a real 2nd line means you can call your grandma’s landline, order a pizza, and text now to anyone with a cellphone. It also means free MMS and SMS will work with all your friends.

🔒 ADDED PRIVACY
Protect your privacy by using TextFree as a 2nd number for dating, craigslist, online forms, and more.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GROUP CHATTING
TextFree is perfect for free group text plus MMS with all your friends. You can create groups, leave groups, add participants and let everyone be part of the conversation with real SMS messages (or free MMS).

📱 TURN ANY DEVICE INTO A PHONE
No text plus calling service with a carrier? Don’t need a second phone number? No Problem. TextFree can turn your desktop, tablet or other Android devices into a phone that can send text plus phone call for free. Free texting on all these devices.

🥇THE ORIGINAL
Don’t settle for apps like textPlus, TextMe, Talkatone, and TextNow when TextFree is the original and best free texting app and 2nd phone number app available.

⚖️ LEGAL
© 2020 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The TextFree name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities.”

“Use Hangouts to keep in touch. Message contacts, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group.

• Include all your contacts with group chats for up to 150 people.
• Say more with status messages, photos, videos, maps, emoji, stickers, and animated GIFs.
• Turn any conversation into a free group video call with up to 10 contacts.
• Call any phone number in the world (and all calls to other Hangouts users are free!).
• Connect your Google Voice account for phone calling, SMS texting, and voicemail integration.
• Keep in touch with contacts across Android, iOS, and the web, and sync chats across all your devices.
• Message contacts anytime, even if they’re offline.

Notes: Mobile carrier and ISP charges may apply. Calls to Hangouts users are free, but other calls might be charged. View our calling rates at https://www.google.com/hangouts/rates”

“KakaoTalk is a fast & multifaceted messaging app. Send messages, photos, videos, voice notes and your location for free. Make chatting extra fun with an array of emoticons and sticker collections.

KakaoTalk is now available on watches and devices that support Wear OS!

• Supports Wear OS devices:
– Check recent chat histories (Group chats, 1:1 chats, My Chatroom)
– Convenient emoticons and replies

※ Wear OS KakaoTalk has to be synced with mobile KakaoTalk.

More about KakaoTalk:
★ Chosen by more than 150 million users worldwide
★ Fast, fun, easy way to communicate with friends and family
★ Uses Internet connection (3G/EDGE or Wi-Fi) for calls and messaging
★ Supports: Android, iOS, Windows OS, Mac OS

Key Features:
– FAST: Speedy & reliable messaging no matter what your network
– FREE CHATS: FREE messages & multimedia (photos, videos, voice notes)
– FREE CALLS: High-quality voice calls (1:1 and group)
– SMS MESSAGES: Set as default SMS message app to text and chat in one place(Available on certain devices and for +82 users only)
– EMOTICONS: Express it all with our included emoticons PLUS select from endless sticker collections in our Item Store
– GROUP CHAT: Chats with an unlimited number of friends
– KAKAOTALK CHANNEL: Exclusive coupons & deals from your favorite brands
– VOICE FILTER: Fun free calls with Talking Tom & Ben’s voice filters
– ANDROID WEAR: Reply with voice from wearable devices

Other Amazing Features:
– Share your location
– See who read your messages (unread count)
– Multitask during free calls (send messages in other chat rooms)
– Schedule appointments, lunches, gatherings (w/ reminders)
– Use KakaoTalk on any smartphone and PC (multi-platform)
– Have even more fun with Kakao mobile games

Contact us at http://www.kakao.com/talk/en/contact
Like us at http://facebook.com/kakaotalk
Follow us at http://twitter.com/kakaotalk”

LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones—for free. With voice and video calls, messages, and a limitless variety of exciting stickers, you’ll be able to express yourself in ways that you never thought possible. Available all around the world, the LINE platform continues to grow, always offering new services and features that make your life more convenient and fun.

◆ Messages, Voice calls, Video calls.
Enjoy voice and video calls and exchanging messages with your LINE friends.

◆ LINE stickers, emoji, and themes
Express yourself just the way you want with stickers and emoji. Also, find your favorite themes to customize your LINE app.

◆ Home
Gives you easy access to your friends list, birthdays, the sticker shop and various services and contents offered by LINE.

◆ LINE VOOM
Discover posts and accounts that catch your fancy, and start following them to stay in the know.

* We recommend using a data plan or connecting to Wi-Fi as you may incur data usage fees otherwise.

* Please use LINE with Android OS versions 7.0 or above to enjoy LINE to the fullest extent.

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“Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features. Easily sync your messages and contacts to your Android phone and connect with anyone, anywhere.

CROSS-APP MESSAGING AND CALLING
Connect with your Instagram friends right from Messenger. Simply search for them by name or username to message or call.

VANISH MODE
Send messages that only last for a moment. Opt in to use vanish mode where seen messages disappear after you exit the chat.

PRIVACY SETTINGS
New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.

CUSTOM REACTIONS
Lost for words? You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from, including 🎉 and 🔥.

CHAT THEMES
Choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.

WATCH TOGETHER
Watch videos, tv shows, and movies with your friends over Messenger Video Chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real-time.

GET THE GROUP TOGETHER WITH ROOMS
Send a link to group video chat with anyone, even if they don't have Messenger. Host up to 50 people with no time limits.

FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting. Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters.

UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT & PHONE CALLS
Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE
Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.

*RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES
When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.*

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS, AND EMOJIS
Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.

*SEND FILES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS
There’s no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.*

PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.

*SEND MONEY SECURELY AND EASILY (within US only)
Send and receive money securely and easily with friends and family right in the app by adding your debit card, PayPal account or reloadable prepaid card (single-source cards eligible for sending money only).*

CHAT WITH BUSINESSES
Easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.

BRING SMS INTO MESSENGER
No need to open multiple apps to stay in touch. Use one app for SMS and Messenger.

COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS
Chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

LEARN MORE about Messenger texting and group video chat at: http://messenger.com (http://messenger.com/)

* Data rates apply

Some Messenger features may not be available in your country or region.”

“Millions of people use Signal every day for free and instantaneous communication anywhere in the world. Send and receive high-fidelity messages, participate in HD voice/video calls, and explore a growing set of new features that help you stay connected. Signal’s advanced privacy-preserving technology is always enabled, so you can focus on sharing the moments that matter with the people who matter to you.

• Say anything – State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source Signal Protocol™) keeps your conversations secure. Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time.

• Go fast – Messages are delivered quickly and reliably, even on slow networks. Signal is optimized to operate in the most constrained environment possible.

• Feel free – Signal is a completely independent 501c3 nonprofit. Development is supported by users like you. No advertisements. No trackers. No kidding.

• Be yourself – You can use your existing phone number and address book to securely communicate with your friends.

• Speak up – Whether they live across town or across the ocean, Signal’s enhanced audio and video quality will make your friends and family feel closer.

• Whisper in the shadows – Switch to the dark theme if you refuse to see the light.

• Sound familiar – Choose custom alerts for each contact, or disable noises completely. Simon & Garfunkel wrote a hit song about it in 1964, and you can experience the sound of silence whenever you want by choosing “None” as your notification ringtone.

• Picture this – Use the built-in image editing features to sketch, crop, and flip your outgoing photos. There’s even a text tool so that you can add more words to the 1,000 that your picture is already worth.

For support, questions, or more information, please visit:
https://support.signal.org

Source code:
https://github.com/signalapp

Follow us on Twitter (@signalapp) and Instagram (@signal_app) for all of the latest updates and announcements.”

“We’re making texting magical again. QKSMS is the most beautiful messaging experience you’ve ever used. Replace your stock messaging app and fall in love with texting all over again.

QKSMS is also completely ad-free and open source, the way your messaging app should be.

New: Dual-SIM and Multi-SIM phones are now fully supported by QKSMS!

Clean
A beautiful, intuitive, and clutter-free design that allows you to focus on what matters.

Customizable
Use any of the millions of colors to theme the entire app, or any particular conversation. Per-contact notifications allow you to easily prioritize and distinguish your messages. Manual and automatic night mode are great too.

Powerful
Use MMS to share photos, stickers, or join your friends in a group chat. Conversation search allows you to find things easier than ever.

Safe
Easily Back up and Restore your messages, all without having to install another app.

Private
Easily block conversations and manage your blacklist, or automatically filter out spam with Should I Answer? integration.

Convenient
Reply to your messages from anywhere using the QK Reply popup, your Wear OS (Android Wear) watch, or directly from your notification shade (Android 7.0+)

Accessibility
High contrast black theme, and full support for TalkBack and Samsung Voice Assistant.

We love hearing what you have to say, so always feel free to let us know whenever you have any feedback or suggestions!

If you'd like to view the QKSMS source code, it's available on Github: https://github.com/moezbhatti/qksms/”