Pinger: Call Plus Texting App Reviews

by Kazimir Eli

My best friend Josh and I are very close. We’re both poets, and we’re both apart of the same poetry group online. I use TextFree in order to communicate with other group members & him as well, in order to send/receive pieces of writing & work from others.
I can’t send/receive long/large texts, because for some reason it splits it into multiple different texts which makes it extremely difficult to copy & share work with. Whether it be recipient or sender, long messages are always cut into multiple texts which are frustrating. I want to be able to receive/send text messages without it splitting it into multiple ones. Normal iMessage doesn’t do it, but my TextFree app definitely does. Help?

by Mr88loveit

I've had Pinger for a few years now and it used to work great. But since the update where Pinger icon changed to the now "this app" logo it has gone downhill. Quit often when I try to open Pinger it crashes and I have to retry to open it several times. When it is open there is such a lag time from when I type to when it comes up on screen that I can quite often finish my typing before the first word appears on screen. Furthermore using the calling feature won't work with the earpiece speaker on my phone so every call has to be on speakerphone only. This is my second phone I have used Pinger on and the speakerphone only on calls is the same so it is not likely the phone but Pinger . The lag problem is everywhere in Pinger not just in recognizing typing but combined with answering a call and waiting for the in call screen to come up to switch to speakerphone people have to wait for me to here them which is an annoyance with friends and family but down right obnoxious when the doctors office is calling me back and hang up before Pinger can "catch up" to turn on speakerphone. I do not have regular service and this is my only number. If it were not for the fact everyone has this number I would delete it just out of pure frustration with it. I may still delete it and just go on in life without a "phone"

by Still Lonely

I have used Pinger for a few years and finally feel I should review it. It was great. You do get what you pay for and it didn't cost me anything so it was wonderful being able to text or make calls free. I didn't always get the free minutes the the tap joy offers but I had time to waste so no big deal. I never wanted to rate it but now that I am unable to use it anymore I will say this: It was great when it worked. Update after update changing the appearance and including stickers (causing some dialogs to be lost upon update) and everything else was frustrating but the whole "free" part made it easy to deal with. Now with the most recent updates I could not send pics and now I can't even send a text without closing Pinger and starting again a few times. Now that it has been updated beyond use I give it 3 stars to give it credit for when it worked. I would give it 0 stars for the performance over the past few weeks. Looking for a replacement app after rating. Disappointed.

by Firekorty🐱

I still have it because it’s the only was I can text 2 of my friends and honestly it’s not free you have to watch videos to get calling minutes and you have to buy unlimited minutes if you want to call without have to watch a ton of videos. You get like 5 minutes each video and you have to have enough minutes or your cut off of calling until you have enough. It should be called text cheap not text free! And it’s very glitchy! I don’t really recommend Pinger if you don’t have to use it to text your friends or something like that. Try some other app and developers hint fix the glitches and make Pinger more free please. Take my word for it you’ll have way better reviews.

GameNinja8708

by 5 Star Assessments

So I phoned the number given to me by Pinger from another phone... and it came through as caller unknown w/NO TELEPHONE NUMBER associated. So if you miss a call and no one left a VM, you may not find out who called.

Then I called Pinger from the other phone and did see Pinger number pop up.

Next, I sent a text from app to phone. It worked. Then a reply from phone to ping app and it also went through.

Then I phoned Pinger again and this time it showed the phone number on the apps call ID. Strange and inconsistent.

The quality of the call seemed to be great with only a 1 second lag.

The next day I phoned an 800 number that will always be in service and an automated system recording should’ve been heard immediately but for some reason when I phoned from the Ping app it just rang and rang and rang, then finally a message that the number is no longer in service played. (Again, that number is Never going to be out of service and it was dialed correctly).

I phoned the same number again immediately after by pressing REDIAL... and this time it went to the correct destination and the companies automated system was heard immediately after initial ring.

I believe Pinger is useful and “user friendly”; However, It seems to be inconsistent. Looking forward to improvements.

by Tdeberry

I have been using TextFree for quite awhile now. It is absolutely free calling, texting and voicemail. It works very well as long as you are connected to a reliable WiFi. The only problem I’ve ever had is sometimes when I answer an incoming call, the call drops. However, I do use this service instead of my Paid Cell Phone Service for when I don’t want to give out my Paid Cell Service Number such as surveys. I also use my TextFree number for friends and family who don’t have a paid cell service phone number so that I can text or call them free of charge. This is my back up phone number when I don’t want to receive telemarking calls. I am giving it 4 stars. I took off one point for the dropped calls. Otherwise it’s a pretty good service and is completely free to other TextFree numbers, any and all incoming calls are also totally free. As long as you make or receive one answered call or send atleast one text per month, you will not lose your selected phone number. I also like that you can watch videos or ads to gain extra minutes to make calls to non-TextFree numbers. Incoming calls and incoming and outgoing text messages are always free. I would definitely recommend Pinger for anyone who is looking for a Free WiFi calling and texting service.

by Shadowhawk176

Pinger is great for texting, slick and scaled down user interface makes texting quick and easy, but when it comes to making phone calls, it can barely lock onto a signal and incoming calls often drop before they can connect. Takes way too long to receive a call. Often, by the time Pinger processes your button click to answer the call, the other party thinks you're not there and hangs up. There also needs to be a way to block calls. This results in much less confidence in giving out your phone number and thereby not using the phone number nearly as much as you would if you were able to block junk calls or annoying people.

by Nerox1337

This is the best calling app on the market love Pinger. With Pinger I could have two phone numbers great app anyone that’s looking to get a app to make calls this is the one you need....! the only one Textfree app. It doesn’t cost you anything to try it. If you wanna get free minutes all you have to do is watch a 15 to 30 second video and you get like two free minutes. Watching videos your minutes add up or you could buy minutes. Anyway don’t take my word for it just try it and you’ll will see that’s why I gave it a five star rating.

by TeenSkino

I absolutely love Pinger. I’ve had it since 2012. I use this when I don’t want people to have my number. I also used it as my number when I was using my iPod as a phone in college over the WiFi. Super great back up number. I love it. Incoming calls, text are all free. If someone else has Pinger it’s free. Outgoing you have to pay for minutes but you can easily just watch a video and earn them for free if you don’t care to spend any money. The only thing I don’t like that they just started is that you HAVE to use Pinger monthly in order to keep your same number but that’s literally the only downfall. Definitely a 5 Star App!

by Trevfad

So I LITERALLY was shot with a Shotgun this year (Nearly Tore My Arm Off) Lost My Job because they wouldn’t Let Me Work, Lost All My Money, Lost the Best thing in my Life Of ALL Though.

That Was The Love Of My Life.
She Left Me Not Too Long After.
(She Has Her Reasons Which Is Okay.)

But I have been unable to pay for my Phone for Months and Months.
Found Pinger just this Week,
Called My Ex With It Left a Voicemail and Then I Heard My Phone Ringing!!!!

She Called Me Back.
We Talked for a While.
I Was Crying on The Phone, She asked me what was wrong, and I told her How Deeply I Had Missed The Sound Of Her Voice.

I Hadnt Heard Her Sweet, Angelic Voice In LITERALLY Months.
Its Been Torture.
Id Rather Had Been Shot Again and Again than have delt with that.

But Hearing Her Voice today and Tonight has made my Life soo much Better. God I Love That Woman.
I Miss Her Soo Much.

Thanks to Pinger
I Was Able To Finally Speak With Her Though and Hear That Pretty Voice Again! Im Glad Pinger is on here,
I Don't Know What Else I Would Have Done Without Hearing Her Voice. It Would Have Drove Me Completely Crazy Not Hearing Her Voice And Being All Alone.

by Eciptussolipsi

I’m an American who travels a lot, and I’ve recently moved to the U.K. full time. These days you can mostly keep in touch with other services, but Facebook Messenger will only get you so far.
I still have family in the US that use flip phones. I still have American credit cards, and an American bank account.
this app has been my way to manage these calls and services for over five years now.
The service isn’t amazing. I wouldn’t call it flashy, but calls rarely drop and the price really can’t be beat.
I would recommend it to anyone travelling internationally, and in fact, I used to recommend it all the time when I sold phones for US Cellular.

by 33yearsaviking

I have been living internationally now for the last 5 years and this app has allowed me to keep up with my family and friends. Especially the ones who require a direct line to contact. I am able to easily call about financial, medical, and travel anywhere I have a connection while having a US phone number as a contact. But most of all my grandparents who are still figuring out their smart phones can just dial a familiar number to say hi.

It's free if someone calls you!!! Your minutes are only charged if you call. 800 numbers are free as well.

by Kue-Ball-Tucson

Thanks Everyone. Even Sally’s Cat, Marshmallow helped on this one, I’m sure.

Hands down, five stars, every time. There was a SMALL problem a few updates ago (I couldn’t SEND texts. They just seemed to not go nowhere. POOF! Gone. Limbo) but the cat (and the people) were on it, and they fixed it quickly and they even kept me in the loop, letting me know what they were doing about it. I think I appreciate that more than anything, really.

I've tried several, but, hands down, Textfree and this app are by far... The Best
Why? Simple: They Work. Period.
They have come a long way to get the superb application you have here today. If you were to install the first release along side this one, you wouldn't BELIEVE the difference. Just one improvement after another, and I did use the first one when it was released, and you know what? It's better than anything else out there as well.
Would I switch?
Not a chance
How much do I have to spend?
Not a dime
It works, it's free, it's user friendly, available cross platform (iOS and Droid or even PC and MacOS from a browser) What more can you ask? Tuc, Az

by CiaoBellina

I had to download an app that would allow me to reach family members who were on the same bill same cell company and even shared a feature where our line to lines are free.
Not sure how my phone suddenly was unable to connect with texting or actual phone calls to them I found Textfree as I found myself in a frantic trying to reach my sons father n even my own mother.
It downloaded within seconds, opened easily with directions so simple it was within at most 2 minutes to set up n connected me to both of those I was reaching out for frantically.
Thanks to Textfree I was able to get messages and other vital information I needed to within minutes.

by Bdhoe

I would recommend Pinger to anyone!
It does everything it says it will and more!
I have used Pinger for years and it has never failed me. They have put a lot of time and hard work into this to make it what it is!!!
I will never use anything else as long as they keep it simple and free as it has been since day one! It just gets better and better. It is free and you can use it as a backup number even if you have a real phone. There’s always some who don’t want to give out a real number so this is perfect for that. As long as you have a good connection, it will be clear and you will receive texts and calls in real time. You will also never miss a call or text even when you don’t have service or WiFi connection because once you connect back everything you have missed, it will show you, such as missed calls and/or text messages that you had not saw while you had no connection.
At least give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you all at TextFree for this amazing app!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could!!!!!

by G8dgetgirl

this app/Text Free is my go to app for a second line. The platform is simple and easy to use. The overall signal is as stable, as your wifi provides. They have a good selection of numbers from you to choose from, theres not an overwhelming amount of ads, Texting is free no matter what, however, You do need to add minutes for talk in which you have the option to pay for them, or you, can watch short video ads, and participate in consumer offers, free trials, opinions/surveys to accrue them. They make it very reasonable no matter which option you choose to get minutes. I personally dont participate in watching ads and taking surveys nor do i write reviews very often, and this app has me doing both. Ha! Thanks this app, keep up the good work

by ℬσѕѕℒα∂уṨиσω

I’ve tried tons of different calling & texting apps & so many claim to be free but just aren’t. Pinger not only gives you your own choice of number for free but you get I think 200 free minutes to start with and unlimited texts. And if you aren’t going to use it for 30 days and want to lock in you’re number or exceed the 200 minutes it’s less than $5/month. And it works flawlessly with seamless integration of my contacts list. If you don’t have Pinger, then get it! I cannot give Pinger enough stars. It’s just perfect if you need a second number for business or just want a second personal line, or hey if you break your phone, which is what I did.. just seriously a great application, great job to the developers, thank you for providing a great quality app and for charging such an affordable price when you do even charge at all.

by W1selabs

In the past, if you bought minutes and saved them up, then lost the number to not using it for 30 days, you were screwed. The number was free to anyone and fast. Since that experience many years ago, I use it everyday. Not sure if that’s all changed but that’s how you avoided problems back then with Pinger. Use it once a week even, but do use it or else. lol

Besides “accidentally” opening the ad when I’m texting others (constantly), Pinger still provides a great service to whomever uses it.

The voicemail features a top notch. Your options for Pinger are just as awesome.

Once I got 100mbps WiFi it works as good as my landline. In 10mbps it works but with a strong delay and some issues.

I can change my number anytime & if I don’t like who has my number I can block them or vanish. Perfect for avoiding stalkers and drama.

4 stars for latest updates.
The devs are really getting it to perfection.

5 stars for Pinger in general. It’s FREE!

I save so much money by including Pinger in my professional life. So I’m-not ever giving up on it.

Try it out. You’ll see for yourself.

THE RECENT 3 month old BAD NEWS: they have ads running pop up scripts that take over your screen and take you to your browser outside of Pinger . Whoever allowed it should be fired. Flat out. No explanations or excuses. Gone. I won’t use this until it’s fixed. VERY SUSPICIOUS BUSINESS.

by LeRoys IPhone

I had not used in a little bit of time but it had been just a bit under a month but I had lost a ton of minutes and text time was never able to recover but I guess possibly they could’ve and should have fixed it so lesson learned but it is a good way to have a second number without needing a phone with a dual SIM card and paying extra money every month for this but all in all was a great service that allowed you to get extra talk time through different means and with that being said I had never really had a bad connection or a problem with using Pinger so I definitely recommend it and I can only imagine it has gotten better. I had started using this service again and the only thing I did there surveys and I am still awaiting my minutes and nothing I think something needs to be fixed with there partners to get all these minutes straightened out.

by Krotch341a

I have used Pinger for years (2015) on and off. They have continued to raise the bar... pictures deliver quickly and I haven’t heard a “bad” call in years. It just needs a healthy Wifi signal. Places like McDonald’s and Starbucks and the like. You can receive messages and put it on several phones. The one thing that makes Pinger stand far out from anything else is: I don’t know any other app that actually gives you a phone number. You get to choose it even 👍🏼 When I came to Portland with my Apple phone, it had a hard time interfacing with the GPS signal so I had to disconnect it from the network. Now I use the Wi-Fi and I have no problems ever. 👍🏼 For a monthly nominal fee -I can reserve my number indefinitely and enjoy “voicemail to text” which is so much better than listening to them. I highly recommend to young people, people starting over, really just anyone who needs a consistent phone number or message center.
I turned off my network phone last spring and I have not missed it a bit (works best with apple phones tho)

by 26yearsaviking

I have been living internationally now for the last 5 years and this app has allowed me to keep up with my family and friends. Especially the ones who require a direct line to contact. I am able to easily call about financial, medical, and travel anywhere I have a connection while having a US phone number as a contact. But most of all my grandparents who are still figuring out their smart phones can just dial a familiar number to say hi.

It's free if someone calls you!!! Your minutes are only charged if you call. 800 numbers are free as well.