# Google Voice vs mail.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mail.com at 76% against Google Voice's 15%. mail.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Google Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mail.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Google Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

mail.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62K and 105K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Google Voice's written reviews are positive against 76% of mail.com's.

Google Voice ships an update weekly, mail.com fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | mail.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews) | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62K | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Voice

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### mail.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429)

Manage your emails and cloud storage from a single app. Receive instant notifications for new messages and access your contacts and documents on the go. Secure your account with PIN or biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all email addresses, 2GB cloud storage, Push notifications, PIN or biometric authentication, Automatic photo backup, Contact synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| 150 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 250 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Variety of domain options
- 🚀 Quick email delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Delayed email notifications
- 💡 Need for more advanced features
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading properly
- Inability to delete or move emails
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved email organization and folder management
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to attach various file types
- Customizable email signatures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

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

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Voice or mail.com?

mail.com is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while mail.com averages 4.7 from 105K ratings.

### Do Google Voice or mail.com have ads?

mail.com shows ads; Google Voice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Voice or mail.com?

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and mail.com fortnightly. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on October 16, 2026 and mail.com on October 16, 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.*