AnswerConnect vs Posh Virtual Receptionists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Posh Virtual Receptionists
This service provides a dedicated virtual receptionist to answer your business calls 24/7. They can transfer callers, take messages, schedule appointments, and handle outbound calls, all managed through a user-friendly app. Keep your personal number private and focus on your core business.
- 24/7 call answering
- Call transfer and message taking
- Appointment scheduling
- Message logging and archiving
- Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
- Private texting and calling
- Voicemail transcription
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OVERVIEW We answer your calls, so you can answer what calls you. Focus on the most important aspects of your business while your dedicated Posh Live Virtual Receptionist professionally answers your incoming phone calls, transfers callers you want to speak with, takes messages, schedules appointments, and more. It’s all controlled by you with the Posh app! Have us step in as much or as little as you like – we’re always waiting on the sidelines, at the ready 24/7/365. HOW IT WORKS Here is how Posh can handle your incoming phone calls: 1. We professionally answer the call. “Thanks for calling XYZ Company. How can I help you?” 2. We dial your phone. “Yes, we can help you with that. I’m happy to try to connect you with Mr. Smith. Can you please hold for a moment?” 3. If you want to take the call, we connect you and the caller. “Hi, Mr. Smith! A potential new client is calling. Her name is Lisa. Would you like to speak with her?” 4. If you’re not available, we can take a message or direct the caller to your voicemail. “Thanks for holding, Lisa. Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting. May I get your number so he can return your call?” 5. We send you a message with the caller’s info. “Lisa Robinson is interested in your service. Her number is…” FEATURES - 24/7 Availability: Have a Posh receptionist answer calls whenever you want, including after hours with custom call routing. - Call Handling: Set your status with the tap of a button to control when you would like calls transferred to you or when you prefer we take a message. - Message Management: Choose if you want to receive messages via text, email, or through the app where all messages are logged (includes filtering and archiving abilities). - Integrations: We can integrate with your software to provide appointment scheduling and lead intake service. - Bilingual: English and Spanish available. - Texting and Calling: Text or call any number from the Posh app to keep your personal cell number private. - Voicemail: Each Posh account includes voicemail that has transcription capabilities. - Task Assistant: Your Posh receptionist can make outbound calls for you to provide or gather additional info. - Security: All your data is protected – the Posh app requires a unique login and password to access messages and manage your account. GET STARTED Visit posh.com or call us at 866-GET-POSH to speak to a representative about our affordable service plans. Once your service is setup, download the Posh app, and have Posh answer your calls whenever you like!
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Verdict
AnswerConnect and Posh Virtual Receptionists both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Posh Virtual Receptionists's written reviews are positive against 52% of AnswerConnect's. AnswerConnect's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 144). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Posh Virtual Receptionists holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnswerConnect has 1.1K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of AnswerConnect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Posh Virtual Receptionists's.
AnswerConnect ships an update every 9 days, Posh Virtual Receptionists monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AnswerConnect | Posh Virtual Receptionists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (144 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 144 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AnywhereWorks | POSH Virtual Receptionists LLC |
Customer experience
AnswerConnect
Posh Virtual Receptionists
Bugs and 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
Posh Virtual Receptionists
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AnswerConnect
No in-app purchases
Posh Virtual Receptionists
No in-app purchases
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