Unlimited SMS: unlimited texting for $2.99

Discussion in 'iOS Apps' started by tinginteractive, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    #1 tinginteractive, Aug 8, 2009
    Last edited: Oct 2, 2009
    Get Unlimited SMS 3.1 in App Store

    Update, 09/30/2009:
    A little sneak preview of version 3.2!

    What is in 3.2:
    -Customizable ringtones (free ringtones included plus many purchasable ones)
    -Set ringtone for specific conversation - know who texted you without looking
    -Set different backgrounds (free backgrounds included plus many purchasable ones)

    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    Update, 09/21/2009:
    Version 3.1 has been approved! Exciting features are coming for 3.2 - stay tuned. :)

    Update, 09/11/2009:
    Apple rejected our 3.1 submission. However, we have fixed what they wanted us to fix and resubmitted 3.1 with another feature:
    Ability to personalize the app

    Update, 08/28/2009:
    U SMS version 3.1 has been submitted to the app store.
    This version includes the ability to pick your own [email protected] address and also displays the contact name in push notifications.

    =======

    This app is priced at $4.99(one-time) as opposed to Textfree Unlimited, which is $5.99(yearly) and comes with a more elegant UI.

    Get it in App Store


    Here are some screen shots:

    [​IMG] [​IMG]

    [​IMG] [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    I would like to thank the beta testers for helping out with the beta testing. If you helped with the beta, please send me an e-mail for a free final version of the app.

    If you guys have any questions about the app, feel free to ask in this thread and I will do my best to answer all your questions :)

    Get it in App Store
     
  2. f e a r l e s s

    f e a r l e s s Well-Known Member

    Mar 12, 2009
    863
    0
    0
    What does the recipient see on their caller-id?
     
  3. otggamer

    otggamer Well-Known Member

    Jul 10, 2009
    352
    0
    16
    Massachusetts
    Couple questions...

    The thing I don't like about textfree is that when I send a message to my friend on his iPhone, it shows up as a new contact every time. Will I show up as the same contact number everytime I send out a message?

    Am I assigned my own number which I am reachable at (like textfree gives you a >name>@textfree.us)?

    Can I send texts to vanity SMS destinations (ie the recipient is a WORD instead of a phone number)

    Thanks
     
  4. Chronical

    Chronical Well-Known Member

    May 31, 2009
    461
    0
    0
    St. Gallen, Switzerland
    does it work in Europe (Switzerland) ?
     
  5. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    It will depend on the carrier. Unfortunately the tradeoff is that the recipient will not see your original telephone number.
     
  6. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    The app works the same way Textfree does. So, there is no static phone number.

    As for vanity SMS destinations, I am not too sure what that is. Would you be able to explain what that is?
     
  7. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    Currently, it only works in the United States and Canada.
     
  8. rhenzhen

    rhenzhen Well-Known Member

    Jun 24, 2009
    277
    0
    0
    NY, USA
    I almost buy it but when i saw US and Canada only... Ooops! :D
     
  9. unconnected

    unconnected Well-Known Member

    Jul 21, 2009
    141
    0
    0
    London, UK
    Just to warn the UK audience that these types of applications don't work in the UK (just look at the rants in the review sections of other "free sms" apps in the app store to verify that...).
     
  10. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    Don't worry, it is not for sale in the UK App Store. It is only for sale in the US and Canada App Store.

    I am not sure why the other developers of the free sms apps did not do the same.
     
  11. unconnected

    unconnected Well-Known Member

    Jul 21, 2009
    141
    0
    0
    London, UK
    Kudos to you sir for having the sense to do that!

    And good luck with the sales :)
     
  12. LBG

    LBG Señor Member

    Apr 19, 2009
    7,471
    1
    0
    nada ilegal
    31.560499, -111.904128
    I get unlimited free texts and unlimited free phone calls on my iPhone.
    I don't know how or why, but I do. My top up balance is always £9.57.
     
  13. unconnected

    unconnected Well-Known Member

    Jul 21, 2009
    141
    0
    0
    London, UK
    You're on pay as you go? Question regarding that on O2 - they give you free data for a year - what happens after that? Just curious!
     
  14. Chronical

    Chronical Well-Known Member

    May 31, 2009
    461
    0
    0
    St. Gallen, Switzerland
    What exactly does "Currently" mean?
     
  15. otggamer

    otggamer Well-Known Member

    Jul 10, 2009
    352
    0
    16
    Massachusetts
    Any possibility of a lite ver? I'd really like to try this out, but have reservations that this will have same annoyances as I currently have with textfree.
     
  16. LBG

    LBG Señor Member

    Apr 19, 2009
    7,471
    1
    0
    nada ilegal
    31.560499, -111.904128
    Pay as you go.
    I have only topped up the first time, and haven't topped up since :D
    Made plenty of phone calls and texts though.
     
  17. otggamer

    otggamer Well-Known Member

    Jul 10, 2009
    352
    0
    16
    Massachusetts
    I'm confused by the following in the app description:

    -Receive unlimited texts for free if sender also has Unlimited SMS installed

    Does this mean I can't receive unlimited messages from people (who are using cell phones) on my ipod? (Like I can with textFree)
     
  18. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    You can receive replies for free. However, people with cell phones cannot initiate a text to your iPod yet (we are working on a feature that lets you do that just like textfree).
     
  19. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    We are working on implementing a Lite version. It will take a few weeks though until it is out in the App Store.
     
  20. tinginteractive

    tinginteractive Active Member

    Apr 8, 2009
    42
    0
    0
    We are researching the ability to support beyond US and Canada. However, we don't have any ETA as to when international support will be added.
     

Share This Page