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Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Skip the expensive carrier contracts. Get a free, reliable second line for your side hustle, privacy, or travel, and start texting and calling anyone in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico today.

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Key Figures

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

91K+

Publisher

Pinger, Inc.

Everything a Carrier Offers, Minus the Bill

Experience the reliability of a real US phone number with free unlimited texting and flexible calling, designed specifically for your privacy and budget.

100% Free Texting & Calling

Save hundreds on carrier fees. Send unlimited SMS and earn free minutes to call any number in the US, Canada, or Mexico without a contract.

Protect Your Primary Number

Keep your personal life private. Use your Pinger number for online dating, side hustles, or account verifications without sharing your personal info.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pinger: Call Plus Texting App

Is the Pinger app free to use for calls and texts?

Yes, the Pinger app offers free calling minutes and free SMS messages. Users can earn additional minutes or purchase them after initial usage.

Does Pinger provide a real U.S. phone number?

Yes, Pinger provides users with a real U.S. phone number. This number functions like a standard mobile number for both making calls and sending texts.

Which countries can Pinger calls be made to?

Pinger calls can be made to anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico using the app's preloaded, earned, or purchased minutes.

What advanced features does Pinger include beyond basic calls and texts?

Pinger offers voicemail, group chat, MMS picture and video messaging, emoji, and ringtones. These features enhance the communication capabilities of the app.

How do Pinger subscriptions and billing work?

Pinger subscriptions bill automatically monthly or annually to an iTunes Account and auto-renew. Users must turn off auto-renew in account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Where are Pinger's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy located?

Pinger's Terms of Service are available at pinger.com/privacy-policy/terms-and-conditions/. The Privacy Policy is located at pinger.com/privacy-policy/.

Can users customize their phone number in the Pinger app?

Yes, users can personalize their Pinger phone number. Screenshot #3 visually confirms this capability, displaying options to choose a custom Pinger number.

Does Pinger require an active cell phone plan?

No, Pinger does not require an active cell phone plan. The app enables unlimited talk and text independently of traditional cellular carrier services.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - Pinger app promotional screen featuring a 4.7 star rating and the slogan A better way to phone Furreal — Pinger app promotional screen featuring a 4.7 star rating and the slogan A better way to phone Furreal

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - A promotional screen for Pinger app featuring a funny cat with the message that talk and text are always unlimited even without a cell plan — A promotional screen for Pinger app featuring a funny cat with the message that talk and text are always unlimited even without a cell plan

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - Screen showing the process of choosing a custom vanity phone number in the Pinger app — Screen showing the process of choosing a custom vanity phone number in the Pinger app

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - Pinger app screenshot illustrating private calling and texting with a cat notification and chat — Pinger app screenshot illustrating private calling and texting with a cat notification and chat

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - Screenshot of Pinger app showing a list of group chat messages in a mobile inbox — Screenshot of Pinger app showing a list of group chat messages in a mobile inbox

Pinger: Call Plus Texting App - Screenshot of Pinger app showing a chat interface with a shared cat photo and text messages — Screenshot of Pinger app showing a chat interface with a shared cat photo and text messages

Description

Make free calls with a real U.S.phone number on the original free calling and texting app. Pinger comes preloaded with free calling minutes that can be used to call anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. After that, minutes are free to earn or cheap to purchase. SMS messages are also free. On top of free calling and SMS, additional features include voicemail, group chat, MMS picture & video messaging, emoji, ringtones, and more. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “It’s like having a real phone number from the carrier. Except FREE.” –Nick “I started using this app back in 2007 on my iPod touch 3rd generation... Works every time, voice calls are clear, and no one knows it’s an app and not an actual phone. Highly recommended.” –Scott “I have used this app as my main phone number for years. It is just as reliable as an actual phone number.” –Kay “I’ve tried several, but hands down, Pinger is by far the best. Why? Simple: It works. Period.” –Tuc “I would rate this like 100,000,000 stars but can’t :/ only 5.” –Molly “Great to have a backup number especially when you travel abroad.” –Milo —— © 2020 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The Pinger name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities. Terms of Service: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/ Subscriptions are automatically billed monthly or annually to your iTunes Account and auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payments are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew or manage subscriptions in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (where available) is forfeited when purchasing a subscription.