Pick a number

During the setup process, you're asked to enter an area code; FreeTone automatically assigns you a phone number.

Homescreen

FreeTone's home screen is your inbox. From here you can access your conversations, start a new one, access the menu or launch the phone portion of the app.

Credits and ads

Along the top of the screen your credit balance will be displayed.

The ad just below the search bar randomly appears, resulting in me accidentally selecting the ad on more than one occasion.

Callheads

The most recent update introduced a Callheads feature. Similar to Facebook's ChatHeads, when enabled you can still send and receive messages.

To return to the call, tap on the small circle floating just above the background.

And yes, ads are placed inline with your text conversations.

Phone calls

Placing a call is simple and just like you'd expect. Should you grant the app permission to view your address book, you can call contacts without leaving the app.

The menu

The slide-out menu provides access to settings, the FreeTone Shop and a method to earn free credits among other options.

Pay for credits

Purchasing credits for international communication is possible through the FreeTone shop.

Get a quote

A handy tool within the app will check a phone number for you and provide an estimate on the number of credits required to call or text the person.