Text Me

Free texting calling and a private second number

Text Me packages a full messaging suite with a disposable number, making it easy to keep conversations separate while protecting your identity. You can text for free, exchange photos and videos, drop voice notes, and place voice or video calls over Wi-Fi or data. If you need to reach contacts abroad, the app supports international calling and texting with paid rates, and you can top up using credits that are bought or earned by completing offers.

As a chat client, it checks most boxes. Group conversations are supported, and the usual fun extras are here, including emojis and stickers. Personalization is a strong point: tailor a text signature, pick distinct tones for texts and calls, set ringtones, and swap in custom wallpapers to match your mood. The headline feature is the extra line itself. By routing communications through a virtual, short-term number, it gives you more control over what you share and with whom, which is useful when you want to message without exposing your primary identity.

That said, the experience comes with notable drawbacks. The app is reported to have problems across many of its core functions, which undercuts its otherwise generous feature set. Advertising is particularly heavy, to the point of feeling intrusive, and account creation is limited to signing in with Facebook or Google, which some users will dislike. It is also not appropriate for children, as the privacy tools that make it appealing to adults can pose safety risks for younger users.

Verdict: Text Me offers a compelling mix of free messaging, calling, and a privacy minded second number, backed by robust customization and group chat tools. However, widespread reliability issues and an aggressive ad load keep it from reaching its potential. If you value anonymity and assorted chat features, it is worth a cautious try, with the above trade-offs in mind.