FreeTone Calls & Texting

FREE calling and texting (SMS texts + MMS) in US & Canada with FREE phone number

TextMe Inc. · com.textmeinc.freetone

4.0 out of 5 (41 ratings) 10M+ downloads v3.33.8 103.9 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v3.8.3, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v3.33.8 (333080000)
Updated: May 16, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 103.9 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Dec 2, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 59 (13 sensitive)
Website: free-tone.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

FreeTone Calls & Texting is an app by TextMe Inc. in the Social category, listed since at least December 2014. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.8.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 6.0. It asks for 59 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 3.8.3, it adds 12 new permissions (“Access media location”, “Bluetooth connect”, “Advertising ID” and 9 more) and drops 3 (“Process outgoing calls”, “Read gservices” and “Modify shared storage”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.0out of 541 ratings

5 ★59%
4 ★5%
3 ★22%
2 ★7%
1 ★7%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v3.33.8

Stability fixes Fix fullscreen ads management

Description

From the listing uploaded by “jvr2022”.

UNLIMITED free calls & texts to ALL phone numbers in the US and Canada. Free new number and voicemail. No trials, no hidden costs - absolutely FREE! - Get your own real phone number with voicemail - Calling the US and Canada is 100% free - no credits - Enjoy free texting (SMS), picture messaging (MMS) THE ONLY TRULY FREE CALLING APP FreeTone offers you the ultimate high quality online calling experience as the best FREE calling and texting app available. Unlike other free phone apps, you do not need to earn or pay for calling credits. Simply dial any US or Canada number and talk for free, landline and mobile. FREE & EASY TO USE NEW PHONE SERVICE - FREE own private number for your Android phone - FREE calls to all phone numbers in US and Canada - FREE texts (real SMS messages) to any number - EASY sign up using email, Facebook or Google - EASY access to your account across all devices - EASY group messaging, free HD calls & video chat - BETTER free calling app with unlimited texts - BETTER call quality and speed among VoIP apps - BETTER reach with free texting to 40 countries SHARE FAVORITE MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS Send and receive MMS, large pictures & videos from your Android smartphone or tablet to any device. Invite your friends to FreeTone to enjoy Free Video Calls with them. Send messages and voice notes, share photos and videos with your contacts easily. Share your texts, photos and videos easily with your group of friends using group messaging. CONNECT FREELY & REFUSE TO PAY Contrary to similar apps, you do not have to pay anything or earn credits to call any U.S. or Canadian number, whether they use the same app as you do or not. Watch out for their fine print! FreeTone charges you nothing to make phone calls to US and Canada phones. Simply call free & text free. WITH FREETONE YOU CAN - Pick the area code that you prefer when signing up - Make and receive free phone calls in US & Canada - Save cell minutes with the new number & voicemail - Send free text messages (SMS) and pictures (MMS) - Share photos, stickers, group texts with everyone - Text for free to Mexico, Dominica, Brazil + 40 more - Enjoy free wifi calling & use tablets as real phones - Call and text international numbers easily as well - Invite friends to unlock HD video chat & more! We hope to see you among us soon! Limitations apply: - For outbound calls to the US and Canada, calling is free with FreeTone - Hawaii, Alaska and some other territories are not supported in the free bundle - Free Texting to Latin America subject to balanced inbound/outbound traffic fair usage policy - For inbound calls to your personal number, the first five hundred minutes are complimentary, with the ability to receive calls to your FreeTone number for a minimal extension fee - Free texting and calling to US and Canada numbers are only available to the US and Canada residents - We do not Support 911 - Subject to FreeTone’s Terms and Conditions Help us improve FreeTone: http://support.free-tone.com

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.8.3. Since v3.33.8 it requires Android 6.0+.

v3.33.8 LATEST May 16, 2022 103.9 MB TRUSTED v3.8.3 Mar 24, 2017 32.2 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “TextMe Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v3.8.3, which matches Google Play v3.8.3

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review May 9, 2025
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=TextMe for Android, O=TextMe Inc
Signing certificate (SHA-1)82:80:9F:64:3A:A3:63:FC:26:98:49:7B:55:C4:3A:B7:16:AD:92:58
File MD503a6404fd7ecedfdc8369d12c4b90883
Uploaded by “jvr2022” Bronze tier · 1,823 followers · uploading since 2021

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Permissions (59)

FreeTone Calls & Texting requests 59 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.

Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Batch internal broadcast (custom) com.textmeinc.freetone.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
New outgoing call android.permission.NEW_OUTGOING_CALL
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Read profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Network location android.hardware.location.network
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

FreeTone Calls & Texting APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of FreeTone Calls & Texting for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.8.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.8.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is FreeTone Calls & Texting free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the FreeTone Calls & Texting APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 3.8.3, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 03a6404fd7ecedfdc8369d12c4b90883.