textPlus: Text Message + Call is an incredibly popular app downloaded by over 150 million users for its outstanding free second phone number feature. Whether you want unlimited texting, calling, or messaging, textPlus brings all these conveniences with no need for a traditional phone service. This means users can send SMS, MMS, and make calls with either a real phone number or a secondary number, reaching friends and family even if they don’t have the app.

The app shines with its wide range of features such as offering free local and international WiFi calling with an ad-supported model, inbound and app-to-app calls that are always free, group messaging, and cloud-hosted chat histories accessible on multiple devices. It's also highly customizable, letting you set unique text tones, call ringtones, and themes for your second number. Perfect for travelers, seniors, or anyone looking to save money on mobile plans, textPlus offers a solid alternative to your primary phone service.

Besides free texting, it also offers low-cost international calling to almost every country, with opportunities to earn free calling credits through ads and offers. Many users appreciate the free voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones for unlimited texting and calls. The app does include ads, but users can remove them with a subscription or by earning credits through engagement.

While the app has overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance and cost-saving benefits, some users have reported issues like difficulty acquiring a phone number, app freezing, and intermittent sending or receiving of messages. The developers are responsive to feedback and encourage reaching out for support, indicating their commitment to continual improvements.

Overall, textPlus is a robust social communication tool for those wanting flexibility, affordability, and a secondary number for texting and calls with the convenience of WiFi usage.