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Place phone calls and send text messages to anyone in the world in seconds

Place phone calls and send text messages to anyone in the world in seconds

Vote: (49 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: text+

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(49 votes)

Free

Developer

text+

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Those who use the app can be connected to the Internet using a data connection. At the same time, the app will also work find if the user is connected to the Internet over a Wifi connection as well.
  • It's possible to use this app to call oversees without having to spend any money. It's also possible to text to overseas contacts without having to pay any money.

Cons

  • This app has a subscription plan where which subscription the user has and how much they're paying will impact ad appearance. Those who want to use the app without having to view apps will have to pay for a subscription fee.
  • Some users have reported that this app crashes with an alarming frequency.

The textPlus Free Text + Calls app is a mobile app. Using this app, a user is abile to make voice calls out to contacts. These voice calls can be made without any cellular service and simply through some type of Internet connection. Text messages can also be sent using this program.

Android users don't need to have a mobile service plan and don't need to pay any money at all to call and send texts as long as they have a smartphone. One group of people who can gain particular advantages from the textPlus Free Text + Calls app is those who travel overseas frequently. It's not necessarily to spend money on roaming charges or to pay for international service on a cell phone plan with this convenient app.

It's not only SMS messages that can be sent with this app. The app also makes it possible to send MMS text messages. This type of message can include photos or videos.

Other helpful features are the ability to create different themes on the app interface and also the ability to specify a particular ringtone for a particular contact. Probably the biggest thing here that sells this app among other texting and calling apps is the fact that this app can be used to contact others for free even if the other contacts don't actually have the textPlus Free Text + Calls app installed on their own phones.

Pros

  • Those who use the app can be connected to the Internet using a data connection. At the same time, the app will also work find if the user is connected to the Internet over a Wifi connection as well.
  • It's possible to use this app to call oversees without having to spend any money. It's also possible to text to overseas contacts without having to pay any money.

Cons

  • This app has a subscription plan where which subscription the user has and how much they're paying will impact ad appearance. Those who want to use the app without having to view apps will have to pay for a subscription fee.
  • Some users have reported that this app crashes with an alarming frequency.

Pros

  • Nice user interface
  • Chat with other TextPlus users for free
  • Calling prices are low for certain countries

Cons

  • No extra features to distinguish from competitors

TextPlus Free Text + Calls is a free messaging app that allows users to SMS, MMS, group text, and phone call within its network.

User Interface and Setup

TextPlus Free Text + Calls has a clean user interface (UI) that makes it easy to use. The green and white UI is pleasant. A navigation bar has all the buttons for texting, calling, camera, and walkie-talkie. You can easily search your contacts using numbers or names. Initially, the app will ask for your information to create an account for you. You can either use your current number or get a new number.

Free Texting and Other Highlights

TextPlus Free Text + Calls allows you to communicate with other TextPlus users for free. You can send a text or a full picture message (MMS). There are customizable options for text-tone, ring-tones, and vibrations. It also can work as an aggregator for all your text messages. Besides the in-network unlimited free texting and free calling, you can also call out-of-network and foreign phone numbers. You have to buy credits to make those calls.

Cost

Out-of-network costs differ depending on the destination. U.S., Mexico, Canada, and United Kingdom cost 2 cents per minute. China costs 2.2 cents per minute. However, some countries have high prices. So check before you call.

Conclusion

TextPlus Free Text + Calls is a great app to keep in touch with friends and family for free. If you are a heavy text message user, this app can save you money. You should also look into competitors like Viber and WhatsApp. Those services provide similar solutions.

Pros

  • Nice user interface
  • Chat with other TextPlus users for free
  • Calling prices are low for certain countries

Cons

  • No extra features to distinguish from competitors