Comparison

Fast Response AI Receptionist vs Virtual Receptionist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fast Response AI Receptionist

This app provides a dedicated business number for calls, SMS, MMS, and web chat. An AI receptionist handles inquiries, summarizes conversations, and drafts replies, converting interactions into actionable tasks. Teams can seamlessly take over conversations manually from the same number.

Highlights
  • Dedicated business number
  • AI call answering and summarization
  • AI drafted text replies
  • Contact CRM with conversation history
  • Team collaboration on one number
  • Automated follow-up task creation
Features
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A business phone number with an AI receptionist built in. When the AI answers a call and when you answer one, both land in the same inbox with the same recording, transcript and summary. Free U.S. number, no credit card, set up in minutes. WHY TEAMS SWITCH TO FRAI A dedicated business number: calls, SMS, MMS & web chat in one app. AI answers & summarizes every call, then turns it into follow-up tasks. AI drafts your texts & replies: just review and send. A CRM that writes itself: a living profile for every contact gathering all calls,texts, files and more under the same contact to give you a holistic view. Share one number with your team: calls & texts in real time. Perfect for property managers, leasing offices, clinics, home services, and any team that lives on the phone. Set it up in minutes and never lose another caller.

About

Virtual Receptionist

Features
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Virtual Receptionist Virtual Receptionist is an AI-powered assistant that helps businesses manage customer calls, capture leads, schedule appointments, and respond professionally anytime. Designed for small businesses, freelancers, and teams that want a smarter way to handle customer communication. Paid Subscription Required All AI receptionist features (call handling, lead capture, appointment booking, custom AI training, multi-language support, analytics) are available only with an active paid subscription purchased inside the app. Subscription Plans (auto-renewable, monthly): • Duo Essentials — €299/month: 300-600 voice minutes, chatbot widget, AI scheduling, email auto-replies, 5 languages • Duo Growth — €599/month: 800-1000 voice minutes, CRM integrations, custom AI responses, analytics dashboard, 15 languages • Duo Scale — €899/month (US$799): 2000 voice minutes, custom automations, data export, API access, priority support, 35+ languages Prices in local currency will be shown at purchase. There is no free tier and no free trial — a paid subscription is required to use any AI features. Key Features (included with paid subscription) AI Call Handling Let your AI receptionist answer customer calls and provide professional responses based on your business information. Lead Capture Collect caller details, requests, and important information from every conversation. Appointment Scheduling Allow customers to request bookings and appointments through natural conversations. Natural AI Conversations AI technology designed to understand context, customer questions, and follow-up requests. Multiple Languages Communicate with customers in English, Romanian, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and more. Instant Notifications Receive updates about new customer requests and important conversations. Call Insights View call summaries, customer needs, and conversation history in one place. Custom AI Training Personalize your receptionist with your company information, services, FAQs, and communication style. Privacy & Security Your business data is handled securely with modern privacy standards. Who Can Use Virtual Receptionist Small businesses Service providers Clinics and medical offices Hotels and hospitality businesses Real estate agencies Beauty salons Sales and support teams Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://virtualreceptionist.com.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fast Response AI Receptionist4 screens
Virtual Receptionist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Response AI Receptionist at none against Virtual Receptionist's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Virtual Receptionist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $249.00 per month. Fast Response AI Receptionist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fast Response AI Receptionist versus Virtual Receptionist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast Response AI ReceptionistVirtual Receptionist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelpiz LLCSYNTRANOVA AL LTD

In-app purchases

None

Fast Response AI Receptionist

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Virtual Receptionist

Subscriptions3
  • Duo Essentials$249.001 Month
  • Duo Growth$499.001 Month
  • Duo Scale$799.001 Month

Questions

Is Fast Response AI Receptionist free?
Fast Response AI Receptionist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Receptionist free?
Virtual Receptionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast Response AI Receptionist or Virtual Receptionist have ads?
Neither Fast Response AI Receptionist nor Virtual Receptionist shows ads.

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