Is there a good Android app that provides a free secondary phone number for online classifieds or dating?

TextNow is a practical solution for anyone needing a separate phone line for online transactions or initial contact with new people. The app provides a free, real phone number with unlimited talk and text over WiFi or data, which can be used specifically for Craigslist sales, Facebook Marketplace meetups, or dating app conversations. This creates a layer of privacy, as a personal primary number remains undisclosed. A key feature is the option for a free TextNow SIM card (or eSIM), which provides a dedicated cellular data line for the service without relying solely on WiFi. For arranging a local pickup, users can text or call the buyer directly from the app. The service is supported by ads, which appear in the calling interface and as occasional banner ads in the app. While reviews praise its reliability for this use case, some users report occasional glitches with notification pop-ups displaying a blank grey screen. Support is noted to be responsive, and recent updates have added features like message reaction emojis. It’s a functional, cost-free tool for managing casual communications where sharing a primary number is undesirable.