Comparison

Cloud Answering Machine vs AnswerConnect

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Answering Machine

This app provides a secondary virtual phone number hosted in the cloud, allowing you to manage calls and texts privately. Voicemails and SMS messages are delivered directly to your email or app, helping you avoid interruptions and prioritize work communications.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone number
  • Cloud-hosted
  • Voicemail via email
  • SMS messaging
  • Enhanced privacy
  • Call prioritization
Features
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Cloud Answering Machine.com allows you to have a second virtual phone number, hosted in the cloud - geographically located anywhere in the world. So, if you are too busy to handle all your phone calls, and don't want nuisance calls interrupting your work, you can have them delivered via voicemail via email, and via this app. SMS messages sent to your second phone number, so you can use this to handle text messages sent to you. Great for privacy, great for prioritising work calls. Get a second phone number today ! Registration requires subscription to an auto-renewable in-app-purchase, which price varies depending on your country. This subscription is billed monthly, and will run indefinitely, until cancelled. Further terms and conditions can be read here; http://www.cloudansweringmachine.com/termsandconditions.aspx – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

About

AnswerConnect

Manage your live reception account on your iOS device. This app provides access to a 24/7 customer service team, allowing you to view messages, customer contact information, and collaborate with your team. Stay updated on all customer interactions and ensure no message is missed.

Highlights
  • View inbound messages
  • Access customer contact information
  • Receive message notifications
  • Forward messages via email/SMS
  • Add notes to messages
  • Collaborate with team on messages
  • Archive messages
Features
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AnswerConnect allows you to access and update your AnswerConnect live reception account on your iOS device. AnswerConnect gives you a 24/7 customer service team of experienced, friendly receptionists for your business. Get AnswerConnect’s live-answering service dashboard in your pocket and never miss a customer's message. Harness the best of AnswerConnect and ensure that you stay updated of all the customer messages we take on behalf of your business. With AnswerConnect iOS app you can: -- View inbound messages taken by our customer service team -- Access contact information of your customers -- Receive notifications for both customer messages and team chats alike -- Forward customer messages to your team via email/SMS -- Add notes to a customer message for your team to view -- Report a problem or an issue to the admin. -- Switch to Chats to collaborate with Team on client messages -- Archive messages for future use Note: It is essential to have a live AnswerConnect account to access the iOS app

Screenshots

Cloud Answering Machine4 screens
AnswerConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AnswerConnect at 4.7 against Cloud Answering Machine's 2.2. AnswerConnect also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 11%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cloud Answering Machine's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Cloud Answering Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. AnswerConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AnswerConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnswerConnect has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Cloud Answering Machine's written reviews are positive against 52% of AnswerConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Answering Machine ships an update every 2 months, AnswerConnect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cloud Answering Machine versus AnswerConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud Answering MachineAnswerConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews52.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Loop Development LtdAnywhereWorks

Customer experience

Cloud Answering Machine

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

AnswerConnect

All ratings1,084 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Answering Machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AnswerConnect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App crashes and compatibility issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Detailed call logs and usage tracking
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Improved integration with scheduling tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Answering Machine

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Answering Machine Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Cloud Answering Machine$49.991 Month
None

AnswerConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Answering Machine free?
Cloud Answering Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnswerConnect free?
AnswerConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Answering Machine or AnswerConnect?
AnswerConnect is rated higher. Cloud Answering Machine averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AnswerConnect averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Cloud Answering Machine or AnswerConnect have ads?
Neither Cloud Answering Machine nor AnswerConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Answering Machine or AnswerConnect?
Cloud Answering Machine ships an update every 2 months, and AnswerConnect every 9 days. Most recently, Cloud Answering Machine was updated on September 30, 2026 and AnswerConnect on October 3, 2026.

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