# Google Voice vs MySudo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySudo at 50% against Google Voice's 15%. MySudo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Google Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MySudo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

MySudo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62K and 16K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Google Voice's written reviews are positive against 50% of MySudo's.

Google Voice ships an update weekly, MySudo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | MySudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysudo-identity-protection/id1237892621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #126 |
| Size | 233 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Anonyome Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/982100371) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent service for 20+ years
- 📞 Free calls and texts with WiFi
- 🔒 Ability to block/filter numbers
- 🔍 Helpful for business/privacy needs
- 🌐 Works well internationally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Not available in some countries
- 🔍 Contacts management issues
- 🐛 Unstable connection, call drops
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and lag
- 🔇 Poor call quality at times

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MySudo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysudo-identity-protection/id1237892621)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create multiple private digital identities, each with a unique phone number, email, and virtual card. Securely communicate and browse the internet while protecting your personal information from spam and scams. Organize your online activities with separate identities for shopping, dating, and more.

**Highlights:** Digital identities (Sudos), Private phone numbers, Secure email, Encrypted chat and calls, Virtual payment cards, Private browser

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SudoGo Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SudoPro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SudoMax Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| SudoGo Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SudoPro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| SudoMax Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Number Reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Link Bank Account | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 🔒 Exceptional privacy app
- 👍 Great private communications app
- 👍 Indispensable in 2023
- 👍 Awesome!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Frustrating to use
- 🐛 Broken web page links
- 🐛 Desktop app doesn't work
- 🐛 Worst scam app ever

**Reported bugs**

- Phone number can not receive verification codes
- Locked out no passcode reset
- No Canadian numbers
- Doesn't support Aus even though they state they do
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Search engines and offline video download
- Group messaging for non-Sudo numbers
- Cross compatibility in Apple Ecosystem
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

Google Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MySudo free?

MySudo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Voice or MySudo?

MySudo is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while MySudo averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Google Voice or MySudo have ads?

Neither Google Voice nor MySudo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Voice or MySudo?

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and MySudo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on September 28, 2026 and MySudo on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Voice or MySudo?

Google Voice currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and MySudo at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*