# GV Connect vs Ring4

The clearest difference is price: Ring4 at Free against GV Connect's $2.99. Ring4 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (57% vs 42%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Ring4 is free to download; GV Connect costs $2.99 up front. GV Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ring4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring4 has 2.9K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of GV Connect's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ring4's.

GV Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Ring4 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV Connect | Ring4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 272 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **56.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Amann](https://appshunter.io/developer/291900275) | [Ring4, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554514869) |

## What reviewers say

### GV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665)

Manage your Google Voice account with a feature-rich app. Send texts, make calls, listen to voicemails with transcriptions, and organize your conversations. Offers advanced settings and offline access.

**Highlights:** Place calls using Google Voice number, Send and receive SMS/MMS, Listen to voicemails with transcription, Manage messages (archive, star, note), Search message history, Offline message access, Change Google Voice account settings

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Location Awareness | $0.99 | one-time |
| MMS Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for Google Voice management
- 🚀 Supports Google Voice better than official app
- 💡 Useful features like location-based profiles
- 🔒 Secure with password lock option
- 🙌 Responsive and dedicated developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work in real-time
- 🐛 MMS/picture sharing issues
- 🐛 Login and connection problems
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Delayed message notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to send/receive MMS

**Requested features**

- Push notification improvements
- Direct call option without callback
- Contact name display in app
- Subscription model for enhanced features


### Ring4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296)

Create a private second phone line for texting and calling without using your personal number. Ideal for online selling, dating, or business, it offers features like call recording and local area codes.  Avoid roaming charges by calling over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Multiple private phone lines, Call recording, Local area codes, Private video calling, Voicemail, Block unwanted calls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1 | $14.99 | per month |
| Package of 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package of 250 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service
- 🚀 Cheap and affordable
- 🚀 Efficient connectivity
- 👍 Excellent app for business and staying in touch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts suspended under false terms
- 🐛 Unreliable service, unable to make calls or send texts
- 🐛 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 🐛 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being limited or disabled for no reason
- Credits not being properly credited
- Inability to generate new numbers
- Frequent app crashes and service interruptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to port numbers away from the app
- Improve text messaging functionality
- Provide a free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV Connect free?

GV Connect costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ring4 free?

Ring4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GV Connect or Ring4?

Ring4 is rated higher. GV Connect averages 3.9 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Ring4 averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do GV Connect or Ring4 have ads?

Neither GV Connect nor Ring4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GV Connect or Ring4?

GV Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ring4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, GV Connect was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ring4 on October 21, 2026.

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