# Google Voice vs Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Google Voice at 4.3 against Connect's 2.3. Google Voice also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (62K vs 3). Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Google Voice holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Voice has 62K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Connect's.

Google Voice ships an update weekly, Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-ez/id1573713958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **14.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [S&S Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573713960) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Voice

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a dedicated phone number for calling, texting, and voicemail, syncing across devices. It offers spam filtering, call forwarding, and transcribed voicemails. Enjoy competitive international calling rates and manage messages from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Dedicated phone number, Cross-device syncing, Spam filtering and call blocking, Voicemail transcription, International calling at competitive rates, SMS messaging across devices

**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


### Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-ez/id1573713958)

Make free voice calls using only your email address to other users of the app over data or Wi-Fi. It offers international calling and roaming without needing a SIM card or changing your phone number. The app integrates with your native dialer and call history.

**Highlights:** Free voice calls, Email address sign-up, Wi-Fi calling, International calls, No SIM required, Native dialer integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

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

### Is Connect free?

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

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

Google Voice is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Connect averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Google Voice or Connect have ads?

Neither Google Voice nor Connect shows ads.

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

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on November 7, 2026 and Connect on November 3, 2026.

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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.*