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Okay, let me start out by saying Text Free Unlimited isn’t actually free, the app itself cost. There is a free version (text free: lite), but I have to say, after trying them both, the paid version is by far the better and worthy choice. If you don’t mind ads, and the occasional bump in the road, go for the free (lite) version. If you want to avoid AT&T’s highway robbery texting cost, or text with confidence on your iPod Touch, then get the paid version of this great app. For $5.99 (renewable yearly), Text Free Unlimited offers sms texting that actually gets to the person you are texting. Better and more importantly, your iPhone or iPod Touch will alert you when you receive a text, a claim that many free App Store sms apps promise, but few if any deliver.

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You may have noticed that I used the word (probably) in the title. I say probably because I happen to think that GV dialer and Google Voice Mobile are the best, but you must have a Google Voice subscription to take advantage of them, and GV Dialer was crushed by Apple. Text Free Unlimited is in my findings the next best thing when it comes to sending and receiving text for free on your (i) device. You will have to set up a text free account that gives you an email address. This address is then used as your account, allowing you to send and receive as though it is email.

I have been using the app for about a month now and have been very happy with it. The addition of push alerts since 3.0 came on the scene, puts Text Free over the rest. The app, even though you have an email address, acts just like your normal sms application. Same restrictions apply, but without the cost, which for iPod Touch users, is heaven sent, and for iPhone users, deserves a mention in your nightly prayers.

Text Free Unlimited
$5.99
Textfree Unlimited - Send Text Messages (SMS) Free!