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Nextplus: Private Phone Number subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

textPlus, Inc., Social Networking

Free on the App Store

Nextplus: Private Phone Number by textPlus, Inc. 6 subscription plans from CA$2.99 per month. 15% of 178 recent reviews mention billing.

  • App Store rating4.6★ from 89,524 ratings
  • Cheapest subscriptionCA$2.99 per month
  • Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months27 of 178 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

  • Billing complaints in reviews27 of 178 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (15%)
  • Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $39.99 per year
All signals behind this verdict
Reviews in the last 12 months178
Reviews mentioning billing27 (15.2%)
One- or two-star share, last 90 days51% of 39
App Store rating4.6 (89,524 ratings)
Developer's apps2, 0 removed from the store
Age4,231 days
Days since last update64
Subscription plans6
Subscription price changes, last 12 months15
Overall review sentimentneutral

Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.

What Nextplus: Private Phone Number costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at CA$2.99 per month.

  • Remove Ads + Quick ReplyRenews every month, no trialCA$2.99
  • Premium Bundle MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$4.99
  • Keep My NumberRenews every year, no trial$9.99
  • Premium Number Bundle 6-MonthRenews every 6 months, no trial$24.99
  • Premium Number Bundle Annual7 days free trial, then renews every year$39.99
  • Unlimited Calls to US & CARenews every year, no trial$44.99

How to cancel Nextplus: Private Phone Number

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Select Nextplus: Private Phone Number (listed under a plan name such as Remove Ads + Quick Reply).
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Rating breakdown

  • 5★83% (74,585)
  • 4★6% (6,029)
  • 3★4% (3,686)
  • 2★2% (2,242)
  • 1★3% (3,480)

Recent updates

  • 3.6.3Aug 19, 2026
  • 3.6.2Jun 29, 2026
  • 3.6.1May 15, 2026
  • 3.6.0Apr 14, 2026
  • 3.5.6Apr 1, 2026

Praised

  • Great service
  • Customizable user profile and message threads
  • Different ringtones to choose from
  • Personalized settings
  • Free app with no sign-up or hidden fees
  • Works well as a secondary number

Complained about

  • Calls sometimes drop or become inaudible
  • Unclear how call credits are applied
  • Messages sometimes don't deliver
  • Photos and videos don't always work
  • Notifications and message sync issues
  • Too many long, intrusive ads

Reported bugs

App crashes after updates; Unable to create account; Number reclamation issues; Inability to send/receive texts and calls.

Recent one-star reviews

SuspendedFor some reason, not made clear to me, I have been suspended from sending or receiving messages! I used to like this app and as a longtime user it grieves me to say that I will probably delete it and l will be telling everyone I know that this app is no longer useful.

Nextminus4me, Oct 13, 2026

Not letting me send a textI can’t send a messages again y’all need to fix the app it or delete a text

Hennessybella24, Oct 9, 2026

unsatisfiedExtremely disappointing, app does not function as stated, don’t waste your money

stacemeily, Oct 7, 2026

Recent five-star reviews

BeggingPlease I need to use this number for 30 days if I could I will recommend your app to all workflows

Khalifa, Oct 6, 2026

It’s a very great appIt’s a very great app

lilfave01, Oct 7, 2026

Excellent appI’ve been enjoying this app, it has an excellent interface and a great environment

A, Sep 21, 2026

About the developer

textPlus, Inc. has published on the App Store since Jun 1, 2009: 2 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

Alternatives to Nextplus: Private Phone Number

Also similar: Text App: Text + Phone Call (4.6★), Text App: Texting+Calling Now (4.6★), Text ▹ (4.4★)

Questions people ask

How much does Nextplus: Private Phone Number cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at CA$2.99 per month.

How do I cancel Nextplus: Private Phone Number?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Nextplus: Private Phone Number and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Nextplus: Private Phone Number have a free trial?

Yes: Premium Number Bundle Annual offers a 7 days free trial, then $39.99 per year.

How can I get a free phone number with Nextplus?

You can get a free US phone number by downloading and setting up the Nextplus app. You will be able to choose your desired area code. This number can then be used by friends and family to call and text you without using your real number.

Is Nextplus free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering free texting and inbound calls. To cover costs, it displays banner ads or allows users to watch videos. Users have the option to purchase subscriptions to remove ads or for unlimited outbound calling to specific regions.

Nextplus: Private Phone Number in one paragraph

Nextplus: Private Phone Number by textPlus, Inc. is a Social Networking app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at CA$2.99 per month across 6 plan(s). App Store rating 4.6 from 89,524 ratings. 27 of 178 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (15%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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