Is Textfree really free?
Yep, Textfree Unlimited lets you send unlimited texts for free to US mobile numbers. No charge for replies that come back through Textfree either. There are two versions of Textfree:
- Textfree Lite has ads and you'll have a daily limit on the number of messages you can send (15 a day for now-hey it's free).
- For just a small annual fee, Textfree Unlimited removes daily message limits, plus you get a ton more tones & themes. Messages also get priority for faster delivery.
What makes Textfree so special?
- NEW! Assign a different text tone to each friend (iPhone OS 3.0 only)
- NEW! Customize look & feel of conversations(iPhone OS 3.0 only)
- Get notified of texts when not in the app (iPhone OS 3.0 only)
- Get a unique username@textfree.us address to give to friends
- Highest-rated, fastest and most reliable texting app
- Roomy horizontal keyboard
- No message limits in Textfree Unlimited
- Supports nearly all US carriers (see "What carriers does Textfree support?")
- See your friends' picture in your inbox
- Direct access to Contacts to easily add a picture
- Remembers recent recipients for faster addressing
- Playful emoticons to spice up your conversations
Can I try before I buy?
Sure, just download Textfree Lite to see how it works. It’s free!
How do I get notified of texts?
Get notified of new text messages even when you're not in the app.
How do I customize tones & themes?
In Textfree Unlimited, go to Options to assign a different tone or theme to each friend you text with. (iPhone OS 3.0 only)
Can I receive texts free too?
Yes, choose a unique username@textfree.us, then friends can text directly to your iPod touch (or iPhone). This serves as your unique address with Textfree - no mobile number required to get texts!
Why should I upgrade to Textfree Unlimited?
Textfree Unlimited removes daily message limits, plus you get a ton more tones & themes. Messages also get priority for faster delivery.
Does it work on iPod touch?
Sure, just make sure you’re on WiFi, then you can exchange messages without a phone!
Do I get emoticons?
Emote away with 18 playful emoticons!
What carriers does Textfree support?
Textfree supports AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Alltel, Virgin Mobile, US Cellular, Cellular One/Dobson, Boost Mobile, Metro PCS, Unicel, SunCom Wireless, Cincinnati Bell, Cellular South, Tracfone, NTELOS, Cricket Wireless, Centennial Wireless, Midwest Wireless, Surewest, Alaska Digitel, Northcoast PCS, YC, ACS Wireless, Mobi PCS, Coral Wireless, Advantage Cellular, and Appalachian Wireless.
Really important stuff
- When you buy Textfree Unlimited, you get a whole year of free texting. You don't pay monthly. - Your friends not on Textfree pay regular charges for texts sent and received--nothing extra.
- If your friend's phone can't send texts to an email, have them try using the MMS or picture messaging app. Regular carrier rates apply.
