Best texting/calling app for iPhone/Ipod Touch

Mrudich · Jan 22, 2013, 02:08 AM

I just purchased an Ipod touch as an Iphone's monthly bills are too expensive. I have wifi at home and it would be nice if I was able to call and text from my Ipod. I have the TextPlus app, which allows texting and limited calling. The text interface is okay. It's a lottle difficult to add new contacts, but other than that, it texts nicely. The problem is, you have to pay for minutes. It is a lot cheaper than cell phone service, but I was wondering if there was an app that I could call and text on. I'm fine with a one-time purchase, but I'd rather not have to buy minutes or pay monthly fees. I have heard of text free as another option. Also textnow. Do any of those offer calling for free too?

Thanks so much! Hopefully I can get this figured out.

jedisaga · Jan 22, 2013, 08:12 AM

Actually, if you search the forums, you will see the question of using the ipt5 as a phone has been asked and answered fairly recently:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1516724

In regards to texting, you can use "Messages" on your ipt5. That program is made for texting.

J

Androidfan1x · Jan 22, 2013, 08:21 PM

I use talkatone and pay nothing and get unlimited free calls with unlimited minutes and unlimited texting. only in the United States Canada though

wrinkster22 · Jan 22, 2013, 08:56 PM

Google Voice app

Jan 22, 2013, 02:08 AM	#1
Mrudich macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Best texting/calling app for iPhone/Ipod Touch I just purchased an Ipod touch as an Iphone's monthly bills are too expensive. I have wifi at home and it would be nice if I was able to call and text from my Ipod. I have the TextPlus app, which allows texting and limited calling. The text interface is okay. It's a lottle difficult to add new contacts, but other than that, it texts nicely. The problem is, you have to pay for minutes. It is a lot cheaper than cell phone service, but I was wondering if there was an app that I could call and text on. I'm fine with a one-time purchase, but I'd rather not have to buy minutes or pay monthly fees. I have heard of text free as another option. Also textnow. Do any of those offer calling for free too? Thanks so much! Hopefully I can get this figured out.
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Jan 22, 2013, 08:21 PM	#3
Androidfan1x macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	I use talkatone and pay nothing and get unlimited free calls with unlimited minutes and unlimited texting. only in the United States Canada though __________________ iPod touch 5th gen 32 GB Black
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wrinkster22 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto	Google Voice app __________________ Macrumors Scavenger Hunt Part 1 Score: 7 Macrumors Scavenger Hunt Part 2 Score: 3 Macrumors Scavenger Hunt Part 3 Score: 1
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Jan 22, 2013, 08:12 AM	#2
jedisaga macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	Actually, if you search the forums, you will see the question of using the ipt5 as a phone has been asked and answered fairly recently: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1516724 In regards to texting, you can use "Messages" on your ipt5. That program is made for texting. J
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