Comparison

Posh Virtual Receptionists vs PATLive Flex

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

Head to head
About

Posh Virtual Receptionists

This service provides live virtual receptionists to answer your business calls 24/7. They can take messages, schedule appointments, and transfer calls, allowing you to focus on core business tasks. Manage call handling and messages through a dedicated app.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live call answering
  • Call transfer and message taking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Custom call routing
  • Message management via text/email/app
  • Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
  • Secure app access
Features
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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 833-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!

About

PATLive Flex

Manage your business operations remotely by updating your availability and handling incoming calls. Review call summaries, messages, voicemails, and recordings on the go. Requires an active PATLive customer plan.

Highlights
  • Update call handling status
  • Review call summaries
  • Access messages and voicemails
  • Listen to call recordings
  • Manage business remotely
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With the PATLive Flex mobile app, you can manage your business from anywhere. Easily update your status to instantly change how receptionists are handling your calls, and review call summaries, messages, voicemails and recordings. To use the PATLive Flex mobile app, you must be a current customer with a Starter, Standard, Premium, Pro or Pro+ plan. To learn more about becoming a customer or for assistance with your current account, visit www.patlive.com or call +1 (800) 775-7790.

Screenshots

Posh Virtual Receptionists4 screens
PATLive Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Posh Virtual Receptionists at 180 against PATLive Flex's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Posh Virtual Receptionists against 5.0 for PATLive Flex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Posh Virtual Receptionists has 180 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Posh Virtual Receptionists ships an update monthly, PATLive Flex every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Posh Virtual Receptionists versus PATLive Flex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPosh Virtual ReceptionistsPATLive Flex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (180 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings180 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPosh Virtual ReceptionistPATLive, Inc.

Customer experience

Posh Virtual Receptionists

All ratings181 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PATLive Flex

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

In-app purchases

None

Posh Virtual Receptionists

No in-app purchases

None

PATLive Flex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Posh Virtual Receptionists free?
Posh Virtual Receptionists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PATLive Flex free?
PATLive Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Posh Virtual Receptionists or PATLive Flex?
PATLive Flex is rated higher. Posh Virtual Receptionists averages 4.9 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while PATLive Flex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Posh Virtual Receptionists or PATLive Flex have ads?
Neither Posh Virtual Receptionists nor PATLive Flex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Posh Virtual Receptionists or PATLive Flex?
Posh Virtual Receptionists ships an update monthly, and PATLive Flex every 6 weeks. Most recently, Posh Virtual Receptionists was updated on November 3, 2026 and PATLive Flex on October 30, 2026.

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