Comparison

Google Voice vs CISA Smart Access

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

CISA Smart Access

Features
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CISA Smart Access is the app that allows you to access your hotel room, residence or workplace with your smartphone. To obtain the digital key, simply click on the link you will receive from the facility manager. The digital key is securely stored within the app and once downloaded it can be used to open a door even without an internet connection. With the app you can access any type of gate, from the parking lot, to the entrance to the room, office and service areas. To use the key, simply approach the gate and click the padlock image that appears on the main screen. You can download digital keys for more than one facility at the same time and check the list of authorized doors at any time. CISA, a brand of Allegion, is one of Europe’s leading providers of security and access control systems. Since its foundation in 1926, it plays a primary role in satisfying the security requirements of any type of building with dedicated electro-mechanical solutions, which enable real-time access control and management. Whether it’s residential homes or business centers, schools or health and hospitality facilities, safety is our main concern. For more, visit cisa.com; YouTube; LinkedIn and Facebook.

Screenshots

Google Voice4 screens
CISA Smart Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google Voice at weekly against CISA Smart Access's every 3 months. Google Voice also leads on chart position (#34 vs unranked). CISA Smart Access's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Voice ships an update weekly, CISA Smart Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Voice versus CISA Smart Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle VoiceCISA Smart Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (62K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings62K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleCISA S.p.A.

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

CISA Smart Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Voice

No in-app purchases

None

CISA Smart Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Voice free?
Google Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CISA Smart Access free?
CISA Smart Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Voice or CISA Smart Access have ads?
Neither Google Voice nor CISA Smart Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Voice or CISA Smart Access?
Google Voice ships an update weekly, and CISA Smart Access every 3 months. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on October 19, 2026 and CISA Smart Access on October 15, 2026.

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