TextNow APK

Pros

• Comes with many features that are similar to what exists for phone calls.
• Can be used for free if you are connected to a WiFi network.
• Easy to understand interface.
• Works on multiple devices, allowing for easy synchronization.

Cons

• Huge reliability issues, with call drops occurring frequently.
• The app can be used with no problem if you have a WiFi plan but will require a subscription to use if you want to use it without WiFi. Given this, you may as well just get a regular phone number.

TextNow is one of the many apps that will allow you to make calls and send texts for free. That's right, you can do this without even having a phone plan. To do this, the app takes advantage of already existing WiFi networks or data plans.

The app is a mobile virtual network operator. This means that you can use WiFi for purposes of making calls receiving calls, or sending and receiving texts. In this regard, the app is very similar to a variety of other apps already on the market.

What makes TextNow different is its additional options. It comes with some advanced features that are very similar to what you can already do on a phone, such as voicemails, transcriptions, and conference calls. It also gives you a phone number, or hooks into your existing Google account to get you a number. Either way, you can get a number for no added cost.

The interface is easy to use and understand, even for the technologically disinclined. This makes using this app much, much easier.

As long as you are connected via a WiFi network, you can make calls at no charge. However, if you are not, you need to subscribe to TextNow's plans in order to make calls. Furthermore, there are different rates for international calls. Thankfully, you can watch ads and earn credits towards these calls. This is a nice way of making international calls cheaper.

One of the most common complaints about the app is its quality. The app has been noted by many users to be buggy. It will frequently crash, or drop calls. Unfortunately, many of these problems are endemic to mobile virtual network operators, particularly if they have not invested major time and finances in building their own infrastructure. Some reviewers also noted that there can be frequent delays in calls and that the network may not be as speedy as a regular phone call. The less than reliable nature of the app is a huge hindrance to its use and expansion, and using it for important or professional calls is completely inadvisable under the circumstances.

Despite these issues, the app has been well received in the Google Play store. More than 850,000 people have left reviews, with the average rating being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Reviewers noted that people with WiFi access throughout the day should be easily able to text at any time.

Pros

• Comes with many features that are similar to what exists for phone calls.
• Can be used for free if you are connected to a WiFi network.
• Easy to understand interface.
• Works on multiple devices, allowing for easy synchronization.

Cons

• Huge reliability issues, with call drops occurring frequently.
• The app can be used with no problem if you have a WiFi plan but will require a subscription to use if you want to use it without WiFi. Given this, you may as well just get a regular phone number.