Comparison

Time etc vs Posh Virtual Receptionists

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

Head to head
About

Time etc

This Virtual Assistant app connects you with your dedicated assistant to help manage your business and personal life. It aims to free up your time for important activities, making tasks easier to delegate and complete.

Highlights
  • Virtual Assistant access
  • Task delegation
  • Business management support
  • Personal time management
  • Exclusive client access
Features
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Exclusive to Time etc, this beautifully simple but immensely powerful Virtual Assistant app means your Virtual Assistant is only ever a finger tap away. A Virtual Assistant can make it possible for you to run a business and live your life - finding some "you" time or getting home in time to read your kids a bedtime story is no longer a thing of the past. This Virtual Assistant app is designed to make it easy to get things off your plate - and connects you with your Virtual Assistant in absolute harmony. This app is exclusively available to clients of Time etc - the Award Winning Virtual Assistant service. Sign up for an account at http://web.timeetc.com/ref/app To use the app just install it then use your Time etc username and password to log in.

About

Posh Virtual Receptionists

This service provides a dedicated virtual receptionist to answer your business calls 24/7. They can transfer callers, take messages, schedule appointments, and handle outbound calls, all managed through a user-friendly app. Keep your personal number private and focus on your core business.

Highlights
  • 24/7 call answering
  • Call transfer and message taking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Message logging and archiving
  • Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
  • Private texting and calling
  • Voicemail transcription
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OVERVIEW We answer your calls, so you can answer what calls you. Focus on the most important aspects of your business while your dedicated Posh Live Virtual Receptionist professionally answers your incoming phone calls, transfers callers you want to speak with, takes messages, schedules appointments, and more. It’s all controlled by you with the Posh app! Have us step in as much or as little as you like – we’re always waiting on the sidelines, at the ready 24/7/365. HOW IT WORKS Here is how Posh can handle your incoming phone calls: 1. We professionally answer the call. “Thanks for calling XYZ Company. How can I help you?” 2. We dial your phone. “Yes, we can help you with that. I’m happy to try to connect you with Mr. Smith. Can you please hold for a moment?” 3. If you want to take the call, we connect you and the caller. “Hi, Mr. Smith! A potential new client is calling. Her name is Lisa. Would you like to speak with her?” 4. If you’re not available, we can take a message or direct the caller to your voicemail. “Thanks for holding, Lisa. Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting. May I get your number so he can return your call?” 5. We send you a message with the caller’s info. “Lisa Robinson is interested in your service. Her number is…” FEATURES - 24/7 Availability: Have a Posh receptionist answer calls whenever you want, including after hours with custom call routing. - Call Handling: Set your status with the tap of a button to control when you would like calls transferred to you or when you prefer we take a message. - Message Management: Choose if you want to receive messages via text, email, or through the app where all messages are logged (includes filtering and archiving abilities). - Integrations: We can integrate with your software to provide appointment scheduling and lead intake service. - Bilingual: English and Spanish available. - Texting and Calling: Text or call any number from the Posh app to keep your personal cell number private. - Voicemail: Each Posh account includes voicemail that has transcription capabilities. - Task Assistant: Your Posh receptionist can make outbound calls for you to provide or gather additional info. - Security: All your data is protected – the Posh app requires a unique login and password to access messages and manage your account. GET STARTED Visit posh.com or call us at 866-GET-POSH to speak to a representative about our affordable service plans. Once your service is setup, download the Posh app, and have Posh answer your calls whenever you like!

Screenshots

Time etc4 screens
Posh Virtual Receptionists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Posh Virtual Receptionists at 100% against Time etc's 10%. Posh Virtual Receptionists also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Time etc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Posh Virtual Receptionists holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Posh Virtual Receptionists has 144 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Time etc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Posh Virtual Receptionists's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time etc ships an update every 3 months, Posh Virtual Receptionists monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Time etc versus Posh Virtual Receptionists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime etcPosh Virtual Receptionists
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings)4.9 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14144 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTime etcPOSH Virtual Receptionists LLC

Customer experience

Time etc

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Posh Virtual Receptionists

All ratings144 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Time etc

No in-app purchases

None

Posh Virtual Receptionists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time etc free?
Time etc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Posh Virtual Receptionists free?
Posh Virtual Receptionists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time etc or Posh Virtual Receptionists?
Posh Virtual Receptionists is rated higher. Time etc averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Posh Virtual Receptionists averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.
Do Time etc or Posh Virtual Receptionists have ads?
Neither Time etc nor Posh Virtual Receptionists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time etc or Posh Virtual Receptionists?
Time etc ships an update every 3 months, and Posh Virtual Receptionists monthly. Most recently, Time etc was updated on October 9, 2026 and Posh Virtual Receptionists on October 16, 2026.

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