Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free

Pinger, Inc. · com.pinger.textfree

4.3 out of 5 (117 ratings) 50M+ downloads v8.89.1 28.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.89.1 (230005)
Updated: Apr 3, 2021 (5 years ago)
APK size: 28.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Dec 27, 2011 (at least)
Permissions: 44 (8 sensitive)
Website: pinger.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free is an app by Pinger, Inc. in the Social category, listed since at least December 2011. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.15.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 6.0. It asks for 44 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.85.1. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.3out of 5117 ratings

5 ★71%
4 ★9%
3 ★9%
2 ★2%
1 ★10%

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What's new in v8.89.1

Every update helps make Text Free a better place to chat—and this release is no different. Get the latest version for the best original Text Free Ultra experience. If you’re enjoying your free phone number, please consider leaving us a rating or review.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “techradarapps”.

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.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.15.1. Since v8.89.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.89.1 LATEST Apr 3, 2021 28.3 MB TRUSTED v8.85.1 Jul 22, 2021 29.5 MB TRUSTED v5.15.1 May 13, 2016 13.8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Pinger, Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 26, 2026
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Joe Sipher, OU=Android at Pinger, O="Pinger, Inc.", L=San Jose, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4E:A5:73:18:03:54:8A:4B:9E:42:19:93:6B:A6:FE:B1:16:D7:AF:B5
File MD5292f237df16d3559798f042ccb1dc5a5
Uploaded by “techradarapps” 217 followers · uploading since 2021

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Permissions (44)

Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free requests 44 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Alarm set alarm (custom) com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
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
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
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 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

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.85.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.85.1 · 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 Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free free?

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

Is the Text Free: Call & Text Now for Free APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 292f237df16d3559798f042ccb1dc5a5.