# Google Voice vs Line2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Voice at none against Line2's 10. Google Voice also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#38 vs #180). Line2's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.4 for Line2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Google Voice's written reviews are positive against 21% of Line2's.

Google Voice ships an update weekly, Line2 monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | Line2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews) | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **20.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #180 |
| Size | 229 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [J2 Web Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258416) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Voice

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### Line2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a second phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy and communication. It offers features like call screening, blocking, and unlimited messaging over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for cellular data.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Unlimited calls and texts, Call screening and blocking, Voicemail access, Group messaging, Wi-Fi calling and texting

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Personal Unlimited Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Line2 Standard Mobile Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Mobile Starter Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Line2 Standard | $16.99 | per month |
| Mobile Starter Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Personal Unlimited Annual | $95.90 | per year |
| Line2 - Annual | $163.99 | per year |
| Mobile Starter Annual | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient second line
- 📞 Reliable call quality
- 💬 Good texting functionality
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🌐 Works well for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📞 Poor call quality and dropped calls
- 💬 Unreliable text messaging
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🤖 Unhelpful and unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not ringing on device
- Inability to retrieve voicemails
- Contacts and call history not syncing properly
- Unexpected app log-outs
- Texting issues and message delivery failures

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize ringtones
- Support for video and image sharing in messages
- Separate contact list for Line2 number
- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved call handling and forwarding options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

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

### Is Line2 free?

Line2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Voice or Line2?

Line2 is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Line2 averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Google Voice or Line2 have ads?

Neither Google Voice nor Line2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Voice or Line2?

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and Line2 monthly. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on November 4, 2026 and Line2 on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Voice or Line2?

Google Voice currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Line2 at #180. 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.*