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Head-to-head

Talkatone vs Text Me

Talkatone 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Text Me
Text Me 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Text Me has a slight edge over Talkatone due to its larger user base and slightly better performance, though both apps struggle with reliability and customer support.

Full reviews: Talkatone · Text Me

Talkatone and Text Me both offer free calling and texting with in-app purchases, but users frequently report issues with message delivery, call quality, and unresponsive customer support for both. Text Me has a larger user base and similar complaints, suggesting a slight overall preference despite its flaws.

Head to head

Features tieR17R32R33R38
Talkatone Talkatone users appreciate the ability to make calls and texts, and some find it useful for privacy by not sharing their real number . However, users desire features like seeing the other person's face during calls (like FaceTime), call waiting, and the ability to view texts while on a call R17R32. There are also requests for an Apple Watch version and the ability to consume credits for verification codes R33R38.
Text Me Text Me users value the ability to call and text, including cross-platform communication . Some users wish for RCS messaging instead of just SMS . A significant complaint is the inability to receive activation or verification codes on the free tier, forcing upgrades R75R76. Users also report issues with voicemail greetings not saving and texts older than 6 months being deleted .
Ease of Use tieR1R8R15R21
Talkatone Many Talkatone users report significant difficulty with initial account registration and login, encountering persistent errors R1R8R15R21. Some users also find the app's design outdated and basic, and experience lag, especially when typing .
Text Me Text Me users experience issues with the app being slow and having too many ads, which can interfere with typing . Some users report the app flashing or not allowing them to click buttons . A recent change requires allowing access to contacts to dial numbers, which some users dislike .
Reliability tieR3R6R7R10
Talkatone Talkatone suffers from frequent issues with messages failing to send, even for premium users R3R10. Calls often cut off, sometimes after a specific duration like 15-16 minutes R30R33. Users report persistent server errors and the app being unusable at times R7. Accounts can be locked out or suspended for various reasons, including sending too many messages or having too many incoming calls R6R13R18R27.
Text Me Text Me users also face significant reliability problems. Many report being unable to send or receive calls and texts, even with premium subscriptions . The app frequently locks users out for 24 hours due to suspected spamming if too many texts are sent . Call quality can be inconsistent, with lines dropping . Some users experience their numbers disappearing despite paying for them .
Price/Value tieR3R10R11R13
Talkatone Talkatone is advertised as free, and some users appreciate its free calling and texting capabilities R11. However, many free users complain about limitations, such as numbers expiring if not used R17 and restrictions on texting volume . Some paying users report that even premium subscriptions don't resolve issues like message failures or call limits, leading to frustration R3R10R13. There's also a complaint about being forced to share data to use the app .
Text Me Text Me is also free with IAP, but users frequently complain about paywalls, especially for receiving verification codes, which can cost $29.99 a month R75R76. Ads are a major annoyance for free users . Some paying users report being charged twice or losing their number despite paying . There are also complaints about the inability to earn free credits anymore .
Support tieR4R6R7R36
Talkatone Talkatone's customer support is widely criticized as unhelpful or non-existent. Users report receiving automated messages instead of actual answers R4, no response after being locked out R6, and general unhelpfulness with server errors R7. Attempts to contact support often fail R36.
Text Me Text Me also receives strong criticism for its customer service. Users report no customer support , and when support is reached, they often provide unhelpful responses, such as stating they cannot override system security issues that pause calling capabilities . There are also complaints about the lack of an email for support issues .
Pick Talkatone if

Pick Talkatone if you need a secondary number primarily for outgoing calls and texts and are willing to tolerate occasional service interruptions and unresponsive support R11. It might be suitable if you have a strong Wi-Fi connection and don't rely on it for critical communications R11.

Pick Text Me if

Pick Text Me if you need an extra number for general calling and texting, especially if you have an Android device, and are prepared to navigate frequent ads or pay for a subscription to avoid them and access features like verification codes . It might be a choice if you need an extra number ASAP .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative recent reviews, particularly concerning reliability and customer support, despite their high lifetime ratings. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident, with many complaints from free users about limitations and ads, and paid users still experiencing core functionality issues.

Frequently asked

Can I receive verification codes with these apps?
Talkatone users express a desire to consume credits to receive verification codes, implying it's not a standard free feature R38. Text Me users explicitly state that receiving activation or verification codes often requires upgrading to a paid subscription, which can cost $29.99 a month R75R76.
Do these apps have call or text limits?
Yes, both apps have reported call and text limits; Talkatone users complain about calls cutting off after 15-16 minutes and being restricted from texting or calling if they send too many messages or have too many incoming calls R13R18R27R30. Text Me users report being locked out for 24 hours for sending too many texts, even to the same person .
Is customer support responsive for Talkatone or Text Me?
No, customer support for both Talkatone and Text Me is widely criticized as unresponsive or unhelpful; users of Talkatone report getting automated messages, no responses, or general unhelpfulness R4R6R7R36, while Text Me users also report no support or unhelpful responses that state issues cannot be resolved .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R17] Talkatone 4/5 · US Almost perfect: I love this app but I have 2 complaints. First, I wish the number didn’t expire when you don’t use it. I just find it really inconvenient. Second, I wish you could see the other person’s face like FaceTime. Other than those 2 complaints, this app is truly amazing and if you don’t mind not seeing the other person’s face or you use your phone number a lot, this is the perfect app for
  2. [R32] Talkatone 4/5 · US Great to have: I actually like this calling app I do the premium for the 499 a month my only thing is that there’s no call waiting and you can’t look at your text. If someone is talking to you you have to hang up. In order to look at your text messages.
  3. [R33] Talkatone 3/5 · GB Why I like this app: This app is good for calling my friends from abroad I’m in the UK it’s a good connection sometimes it cuts off but it’s good one thing they need to add is a Apple Watch version there is parts where it cuts off or even stops working all in all I give it 3 stars!
  4. [R38] Talkatone 5/5 · US Functional suggestions: Hope it can consume credits to receive the verification code.
  5. [R1] Talkatone 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Can’t even register
  6. [R8] Talkatone 5/5 · US Help me: I love this app making calls and texting ..I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it again. I can’t login keep saying unspecified error occurred try again . Any help please .
  7. [R15] Talkatone 3/5 · US Account registration error: I couldn’t sign up. I was getting error message that says talkatone couldn’t authorize access. Please download the latest version and try again. Meanwhile I’m using the latest version.
  8. [R21] Talkatone 3/5 · US A Nice app!: This app is cool! The problem is making an account. I recommended this app for all of my friends and they all couldn’t sign in because it kept saying error, the app is still great! Maybe another thing to abolish the cost of international to 17,99$ to maybe 13,99$
  9. [R3] Talkatone 3/5 · US Message failure: Im using premium, but all of messages failed to send
  10. [R6] Talkatone 3/5 · US It worked at first: But after purchasing the pro option and reinstalling the app, I’ve been locked out of my account for over a week with no response from technical support.
  11. [R7] Talkatone 1/5 · US Persistent Server Error: As the title says, there are so many server errors that the app is practically unusable. Customer service, as usual, has been no help at all.
  12. [R10] Talkatone 1/5 · US Waste time and money: Im using premium, but all of messages failed to send
  13. [R11] Talkatone 4/5 · US free call N text: works great for me as long you have good WI-FI
  14. [R13] Talkatone 2/5 · US Not unlimited: You can pay for unlimited and they will cut your calls off in four days. They claim you have to many incoming or to many outgoing calls
  15. [R4] Talkatone 1/5 · US Awful Support: They closed my account for no reason and won’t tell me why. I just get an automated message but not an actual answer. No customer service.
  16. [R36] Talkatone 3/5 · GB Normally it’s good: Normally it’s a very good app, calls are a bit iffy and voicemails don’t work but for some reason today I can’t even send a message or use my other phone to log into the app. I’ve tried to contact support but it isn’t working
  17. [R75] Text Me 3/5 · US Good but…: I wish that we could actually receive activation codes if we have it free, and I wish we were able to text people who only have a email to text with. Otherwise it’s fine
  18. [R76] Text Me 1/5 · US It’s very expensive: It’s not free . The moment you get any sort of activation code or verification code they will block the code and force you to subscribe at $29.99 a month just to read it .
  19. [R18] Talkatone 3/5 · US Worked great: Now I can’t even text or call it says I sent to many messages it shouldn’t matter how many times u text or call u should be able to call and text when u want this is not fair
  20. [R27] Talkatone 3/5 · US Suspend my texting abilities frequently :(: If you ever text someone and they don’t text back and or you text someone a few things in a row, they suspend your texting abilities and claim you “may be sending spam mail!” Extremely frustrating. But other than that, which is my only complaint. No issues with anything else at all! I’ve tried multiple text apps and this one is by far the best, especiall
  21. [R30] Talkatone 3/5 · GB why do the calls cut after 15/16 min ?: my calls keep cutting off just before 16min does anyone know how to prevent this? x

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store