# Google Voice vs Temp Mail

Google Voice and Temp Mail both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Temp Mail's written reviews are positive against 14% of Google Voice's. Temp Mail also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Google Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Google Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Google Voice against 4.3 for Temp Mail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Voice has 62K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Google Voice's written reviews are positive against 67% of Temp Mail's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | Temp Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews) | **[4.3 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 557 |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Hoang Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593970764) |

## 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 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


### Temp Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684)

Generate instant disposable temporary email addresses to protect your privacy and avoid spam. Receive, read, and manage incoming messages without registration. Control expiration times and enjoy enhanced security with premium options.

**Highlights:** Generate disposable temporary email addresses, No registration required, Receive and manage incoming emails, Control email expiration time, Multiple temporary email addresses, Custom email address names, Private and secure addresses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to create account
- 🚀 Lots of email options
- 👍 Saves emails for later use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with receiving codes
- 🐛 Unable to delete emails
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not showing up
- Unable to send emails
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add notification option
- Allow saving emails for future use
- Improve email recovery functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

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

### Is Temp Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Voice or Temp Mail?

Temp Mail is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Temp Mail averages 4.3 from 557 ratings.

### Do Google Voice or Temp Mail have ads?

Temp Mail shows ads; Google Voice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Voice or Temp Mail?

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and Temp Mail weekly. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on October 22, 2026 and Temp Mail on October 20, 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.*