textPlus

textPlus is an app that allows you to get a second phone number from which you can send text messages and make phone calls. This way, you will be able to continue making phone calls using your regular number, but you will also have another additional, fully functional phone number. Keep in mind, however, that with this app, you will only be able to get a North American phone number.

Create your account in just a few seconds

You'll need a user profile in order to use textPlus. You will be able to create a free account by logging in with your Google or Apple account. Once you have your username, it's highly recommended to buy one of the many available phone numbers, all of which have area codes corresponding to different states in the United States. However, you don't have to pay for anything. If you prefer, you can continue with your free account.

Free messages, paid calls

The basic (and free) features offered by textPlus include the ability to send text messages and make VOIP calls to other users of the app. Keep in mind, though, that with the free version of the app, you will see ads and will have to get credits in order to make calls. The way to avoid this, of course, is to pay for a phone number. If you do, you will be able to make calls with your second number whenever you want.

My experience with textPlus

The free features offered by textPlus are already pretty good. Having the ability to send text messages from a second phone number is very useful. But the paid version of the app, which allows you to make calls with your second number, is even more useful. It's no wonder that this app has more than 100 million registered users worldwide.

The best and worst of textPlus

• What I like most about textPlus is the ability to send unlimited text messages without having to pay a thing.

• What I like least about textPlus is that it only offers phone numbers from the United States.

Get a second phone number

Download textPlus for a solid messaging tool that includes the ability to make phone calls using a phone number other than your own. Its simple interface also integrates perfectly with Android devices.