Best Answering Machine Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.0★, the answering machine category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Answering Machine Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Answering Machine - Phone AIAnswering Machine - Phone AIFree4.8★ (21)NoYesAug 2026
2PhonePhoneFree4.0★ (8.5K)NoNoSep 2026
3Voicemail.appVoicemail.appFree1.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4Google VoiceGoogle VoiceFree4.3★ (62K)NoNoSep 2026
5LLM: Answering MachineLLM: Answering MachineFree4.3★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
6Della ▸ Call AssistantDella ▸ Call AssistantFree was $9.994.9★ (9)NoYesAug 2026
7Beside (M1): AI ReceptionistBeside (M1): AI ReceptionistFree4.8★ (9K)YesYesSep 2026
8Cloud Answering MachineCloud Answering MachineFree2.2★ (5)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Answering Machine

Answering Machine - Phone AI#1

Answering Machine - Phone AI by Answering Machine, Inc.

AI that answers phone calls
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.8(21 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This AI-powered service answers your business phone calls, learning about your company from your website. It handles inquiries, takes information, and triages callers, ensuring no missed opportunities and improving customer satisfaction. Compatible with all U.S. carriers, it offers a human-like voice and seamless integration with your existing number.

Phone#2

Phone by Apple

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0😐(8.5K ratings)
Free
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This app consolidates all your calling needs, including standard phone calls, FaceTime audio, and video calls. It offers advanced features like voicemail transcription, call recording, and intelligent call screening to manage your communications efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📞 Reliable for making calls
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 📝 Live voicemail transcription
  • 🔍 Useful for checking voicemails

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Notification issues
  • 🔇 Microphone problems
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced call screening features
  • 🕰️ Outdated UI and functionality
  • 🔀 Confusing with separate Contacts app
Voicemail.app#3

Voicemail.app by Voicemail.app LLC

Personalized AI Voicemail
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
1.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This AI-powered assistant answers your missed calls with a natural voice and provides instant, transcribed summaries. Customize greetings and manage your call history easily.

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FAQ about Answering Machine

What are the best answering machine apps for iPhone?
Answering Machine - Phone AI tops our answering machine apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 21 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top answering machine apps we rank are free to download, including Answering Machine - Phone AI and Phone.
Answering Machine - Phone AI has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ answering machine apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Answering Machine automatically learns about your business from your website. You can also manually edit and add information to ensure the AI has the most accurate details.
Yes, you can keep your current phone number. The service allows you to forward calls from your existing business number to Answering Machine without needing to switch carriers or numbers.

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