Comparison

Google Voice vs BlackList Call

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

Head to head
About

Google Voice

This app provides a dedicated phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail, syncing across devices for seamless use anywhere. It offers advanced spam filtering, call forwarding, and searchable message history. Voicemails are transcribed for easy reading and can be sent to your email.

Highlights
  • Dedicated phone number
  • Call, text, and voicemail
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Spam filtering and blocking
  • Call forwarding settings
  • Voicemail transcription
  • Searchable call/text history
Features
Currently charting
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Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go. NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and Google Workspace accounts in select markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets. You’re in control Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers you don’t want to hear from. Manage your time with personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail. Backed up and searchable Calls, text messages, and voicemails are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history. Manage messages across devices Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices Your voicemail, transcribed Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email. Save on international calling Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile carrier Keep in mind: • Google Voice is currently only available in the US. Google Voice for Google Workspace users is available in select countries. Check with your administrator for access. • Calls made using Google Voice for iPhone can be placed through a Google Voice access number. All access number based calls use the standard minutes from your cell phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. when traveling internationally).

About

BlackList Call

Easily block all annoying and unwanted calls. This application is designed to help you manage your incoming calls effectively, making it indispensable for both personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • Block unwanted calls
  • Manage incoming calls
  • Professional use
  • Private use
Features
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Forget about unwanted calls with this app! Now you can easily block all calls that annoy you! Try this app and you won’t be able do without it! Suitable for both professional and private use.

Screenshots

Google Voice4 screens
BlackList Call3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Voice at 4.3 against BlackList Call's 3.4. Google Voice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). BlackList Call's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Voice holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Voice has 62K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Google Voice's written reviews are positive against 6% of BlackList Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Voice ships an update weekly, BlackList Call every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Google Voice versus BlackList Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle VoiceBlackList Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (62K ratings) — better3.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings62K — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB5 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGoogleEmanuele Floris

Customer experience

Google Voice

All ratings61,982 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,346 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative76.7%

BlackList Call

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

Bugs and requests

Google Voice

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inconsistent behavior when answering calls
  • Voicemail transcription issues
  • Syncing problems between app and web version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Separate ringtone/notification for Google Voice calls
  • In-app contact management
  • Improved call reliability and quality
  • Expanded international availability

BlackList Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Voice

No in-app purchases

None

BlackList Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Voice free?
Google Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlackList Call free?
BlackList Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Voice or BlackList Call?
Google Voice is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while BlackList Call averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Google Voice or BlackList Call have ads?
BlackList Call shows ads; Google Voice does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Voice or BlackList Call?
Google Voice ships an update weekly, and BlackList Call every 6 months. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on October 29, 2026 and BlackList Call on October 24, 2026.

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