Comparison

GoDirect Voice vs Phoring

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoDirect Voice

This app allows passengers to make voice calls during flights using onboard Wi-Fi. It utilizes VoIP technology to provide clear communication directly from your iPhone, syncing with your contacts for easy calling worldwide.

Highlights
  • In-flight voice calls
  • VoIP technology
  • Onboard Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Contact synchronization
  • Global calling
Features
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Honeywell's GoDirect Voice is an easy-to-use application that enables voice calls for passengers who need to stay connected while in-flight. The VoIP technology pares with the onboard Wi-Fi to deliver clear, concise communication with your personal iPhone. The app then seamlessly synchs with your contacts for additional usability. Call anywhere in the world, just like you would from your office. Connectivity is possible with GoDirect Voice.

About

Phoring

This service provides a virtual phone number to add a second line to your smartphone. Make calls and send texts worldwide at competitive rates, ensuring you never miss important business calls, even without internet access.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone number for a second line
  • Worldwide calling and texting
  • Intelligent call forwarding
  • Do-Not-Disturb mode
  • Avoid international roaming charges
  • Customizable business phone numbers
Features
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Phoring is a virtual phone service provider that provides you worldwide phone number to add a second phone line to your smartphone. Use your Phoring number the way you use your regular mobile phone number for voice calls and text with a very competitive low rate. Phoring gives you an advanced communication tools that helps you to connect with your customers and grow your business without compromising your privacy. Phoring simplifies your communication, whether your smartphone has access to WiFi or out-of-internet, you will never miss your important calls. Our Intelligent Call Forwarding tools forward your calls to your mobile number automatically when your smartphone is out of internet connectivity. You can set Do-Not-Disturb (DND) mode when you do not want any business calls but still you will get all the missed calls history in your call history page so that you can call back to your customers later. Phoring helps to avoid roaming charges when traveling internationally by using WiFi hotspots and enjoy very low international rates. Moreover, with Phoring, it’s easy to set up your ideal business phone numbers. You can pick area codes, transfer existing numbers, set up toll-free lines or design your own vanity numbers to share with your customers and colleagues. So, what are you waiting for? Just download the app, choose a phone number, and enjoy the hassle-free service! Choose Numbers from 4,200+ Cities and Place Call to 200+ Countries. Stay tuned! We're working hard to add more features.

Screenshots

GoDirect Voice4 screens
Phoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoDirect Voice at 5.0 against Phoring's 4.2. GoDirect Voice also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Phoring's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phoring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GoDirect Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoDirect Voice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoring has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoDirect Voice ships an update every 5 months, Phoring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoDirect Voice versus Phoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoDirect VoicePhoring
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell Aerospace US LLCBroTecs Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

GoDirect Voice

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phoring

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

GoDirect Voice

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Phoring

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$8.991 Month
One-time3
  • $4.99$4.99
  • $9.99$9.99
  • $24.99$24.99

Questions

Is GoDirect Voice free?
GoDirect Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phoring free?
Phoring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoDirect Voice or Phoring?
GoDirect Voice is rated higher. GoDirect Voice averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Phoring averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do GoDirect Voice or Phoring have ads?
Neither GoDirect Voice nor Phoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoDirect Voice or Phoring?
GoDirect Voice ships an update every 5 months, and Phoring every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoDirect Voice was updated on October 7, 2026 and Phoring on October 24, 2026.

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