# Google Voice vs Begin Anyway

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Begin Anyway at 100% against Google Voice's 14%. Begin Anyway also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Google Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (62K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Begin Anyway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Begin Anyway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Voice has 62K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Begin Anyway's.

Google Voice ships an update weekly, Begin Anyway every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Voice | Begin Anyway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-voice/id318698524/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/begin-anyway-task-alarm/id6811712330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Offensive Threads Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808984323) |

## 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


### Begin Anyway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/begin-anyway-task-alarm/id6811712330)

This app helps you start difficult morning tasks by requiring a quick photo or a short timer to prove you've begun. Build streaks for consistency and track your progress. It's designed as a productivity tool to overcome procrastination.

**Highlights:** Mission-based task initiation, Photo proof of starting, Focused 2-minute timer, Streak building for consistency, Task history tracking, Alarm integration with Silent/Focus modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeginAnyway Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BeginAnyway Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Voice free?

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

### Is Begin Anyway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Voice or Begin Anyway?

Begin Anyway is rated higher. Google Voice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Begin Anyway averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Google Voice or Begin Anyway have ads?

Neither Google Voice nor Begin Anyway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Voice or Begin Anyway?

Google Voice ships an update weekly, and Begin Anyway every 2 days. Most recently, Google Voice was updated on November 1, 2026 and Begin Anyway on October 29, 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.*