Best Answering Service Apps

216+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the answering service category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 216+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Answering Service Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Beside (M1): AI ReceptionistBeside (M1): AI ReceptionistFree4.8★ (8.9K)YesYesAug 2026
2Google VoiceGoogle VoiceFree4.3★ (62K)NoNoAug 2026
3Posh Virtual ReceptionistsPosh Virtual ReceptionistsFree4.9★ (144)NoNoJul 2026
4AnswerForceAnswerForceFree4.6★ (661)NoNoAug 2026
5Answering Machine - Phone AIAnswering Machine - Phone AIFree4.8★ (21)NoYesJul 2026
6EmitrrEmitrrFree4.8★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
7SAS FlexSAS FlexFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Specialty Answering Service 1Specialty Answering Service 1Free2.4★ (8)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Answering Service

Beside (M1): AI Receptionist#1

Beside (M1): AI Receptionist by Interface, Inc.

From missed call to booked job
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(8.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#74in Productivity
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This app provides a dedicated business phone number, transcribes calls and voicemails, and automatically suggests next steps. It helps reduce administrative tasks, improve focus, and ensures no important conversations are missed. Ideal for professionals managing a high volume of calls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient AI assistant
  • 📝 Detailed call summaries
  • 📆 Calendar integration
  • 🔍 Searchable call history

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Call quality issues
  • 🚫 Inability to delete conversations
  • 🕰️ Slow chat response
Google Voice#2

Google Voice by Google

Smarter voice calling
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(62K ratings)
Free
#29in Productivity
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This app provides a dedicated phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail, syncing across devices for seamless use anywhere. It offers advanced spam filtering, call forwarding, and searchable message history. Voicemails are transcribed for easy reading and can be sent to your email.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent service for 20+ years
  • 📞 Free calls and texts with WiFi
  • 🔒 Ability to block/filter numbers
  • 🔍 Helpful for business/privacy needs

Room to Improve

  • 🌍 Not available in some countries
  • 🔍 Contacts management issues
  • 🐛 Unstable connection, call drops
Posh Virtual Receptionists#3

Posh Virtual Receptionists by POSH Virtual Receptionists LLC

First Impressions Matter A Lot
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.9(144 ratings)
Free
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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.

More Answering Service apps to explore

4
AnswerForce
AnswerForce
AnswerForce
24/7 Live Receptionist Service
Free

This app provides 24/7 live receptionist services to ensure instant customer responses and excellent support. Manage your business communications on-the-go, access call data, and respond to customer messages directly from your smartphone.

24/7 live receptionist serviceInstant customer responsesOn-the-go business management
💼 Business
(661)
free
5
Answering Machine - Phone AI
Answering Machine - Phone AI
Answering Machine - Phone AI
AI that answers phone calls
Free

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.

AI-powered call answeringLearns business information from websiteHandles inquiries and takes information
💼 Business
(21)
subscription
6
Emitrr
Emitrr
Emitrr
24/7 Text Answering Service
Free

This platform provides an automated answering service for small businesses, ensuring no customer inquiries are missed from calls or websites. It helps businesses increase revenue, retain customers, and improve team efficiency.

24/7 automated answeringMissed opportunity preventionIncreased revenue
💼 Business
(4)
free
7
SAS Flex
SAS Flex
SAS Flex
Stay on top of every call
Free

Manage your answering service from your phone. Listen to calls, read transcripts, text callers, and update schedules in real time. Improve customer relationships and ensure no calls are missed.

Listen to call recordingsRead call transcriptionsText callers directly
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
8
Specialty Answering Service 1
Specialty Answering Service 1
Specialty Answering Service 1
by HVAC Answering Service, Inc.
Free

Manage your business's inbound communications, collaborate with your team, and stay informed about important customer interactions. This secure app allows you to listen to calls, update message delivery, and reply to customers instantly.

Listen to call recordingsAdd internal notes to callsEmail call details with audio
💼 Business
(8)
free
9
AI Physician Answering Service
AI Physician Answering Service
AI Physician Answering Service
Physician Messaging Service.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
LinkedPhone—Pro Business Line
LinkedPhone—Pro Business Line
LinkedPhone—Pro Business Line
2nd Number—Calls, Texts, Teams
Free

This app provides a professional business phone system for small businesses, allowing users to manage calls, texts, and customer interactions from a single platform. It offers features like an auto-attendant, unified inbox, and AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and customer service without needing a second phone.

Professional auto-attendantUnified inbox for calls, texts, and voicemailsAI-powered call summaries and reply suggestions
💼 Business
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Sideline: Private 2nd Number
Second Text and Phone Line App
Free

This app provides a dedicated second phone number for private texting and calling. It offers features like unlimited SMS/MMS, custom voicemail, and auto-reply to help manage communications and keep conversations organized across devices.

Second phone number with local area codeUnlimited SMS, MMS, and text messagesCustom voicemail with transcripts
🔧 Utilities
(15K)
subscription
12
ReceptionHQ
ReceptionHQ
ReceptionHQ
Answering Service
Free

Manage your answering service settings, including receptionist greetings, call diversions, and message preferences. This app provides easy control over your communication preferences.

Manage receptionist greetingsConfigure call divert settingsAdjust messaging preferences
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
13
FuneralCall Answering Service
FuneralCall Answering Service
FuneralCall Answering Service
by Omni Enterprises Inc.
Free

This business communication app provides funeral homes with instant access to client messages and service arrangement details. It allows for quick responses to calls and forwards messages to on-call directors, syncing seamlessly with your account.

Instant message accessDirect call returnMessage forwarding
💼 Business
(2)
free
14
iPlum: Business Phone Number
iPlum: Business Phone Number
iPlum: Business Phone Number
Local,800 Tollfree,HIPAA Phone
Free

Add a second business phone number to your smartphone for local, toll-free, or international calls and texts. Enjoy HIPAA-compliant secure messaging, call recording, and a virtual receptionist. Stay connected and productive on the go with reliable VoIP service.

Second business phone numberLocal, toll-free, and international callingSecure HIPAA-compliant texting
💼 Business
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Calls, Texts, & SMS Messaging
Free

This app provides a second phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy and communication. It offers features like call screening, blocking, and unlimited messaging over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for cellular data.

Second phone numberUnlimited calls and textsCall screening and blocking
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Answering Service Care
Answering Service Care
Answering Service Care
24/7 Live Answering Service
Free

Manage your answering service efficiently from your mobile device. Receive message notifications, listen to voicemails, update on-call contacts, and pay your bill securely. Stay connected with clients 24/7.

Receive message notificationsListen to voicemails on the goUpdate on-call contacts
💼 Business
(5)
free
17
Courtesy Connection
Courtesy Connection
Courtesy Connection
Answering Service Software
Free

This business software offers a comprehensive answering service for property management. It features customizable phone trees, call recording, and detailed reporting to enhance communication and privacy for operators.

Customizable phone treesCall recordingCall data visualization
💼 Business
(4)
free with in-app purchases
18
JustCall - Cloud Phone System
JustCall - Cloud Phone System
JustCall - Cloud Phone System
Make, Receive and Track Calls
Free

Establish a global presence with a local or toll-free number in over 58 countries. Manage international call centers, sales teams, and customer support efficiently. This cloud-based system requires no new hardware, allowing you to make and receive calls and SMS directly on your existing devices.

Local and toll-free numbers in 58+ countriesInternational call center managementIn-built CRM and rating system
💼 Business
(1.1K)
freemium
19
CallSnag - AI Call Notes
CallSnag - AI Call Notes
CallSnag - AI Call Notes
Your personal call assistant
Free

This app automatically transcribes your phone calls and generates AI-powered summaries with action items. It helps you stay organized and recall important details from conversations without manual note-taking.

AI-powered call transcripts and summariesSmart action items and remindersEasy search for past calls
📊 Productivity
(54)
subscription
20
Ooma Office
Ooma Office
Ooma Office
Small Business Phone
Free

This app allows small businesses to make and receive calls using their office phone number from anywhere. It offers features like a virtual receptionist, call transfers, and voicemail management, ensuring a professional image and never missing a client call. It can be used over Wi-Fi, even internationally, to avoid roaming charges.

Virtual receptionistExtension dialingCall conferencing
📊 Productivity
(8.9K)
free

FAQ about Answering Service

What are the best answering service apps for iPhone?
Beside (M1): AI Receptionist tops our answering service apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 8.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top answering service apps we rank are free to download, including Beside (M1): AI Receptionist and Google Voice.
Beside (M1): AI Receptionist shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 216+ answering service apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Beside provides a dedicated business phone number, automatically transcribes all your calls and voicemails, and offers AI-powered summaries with suggested actions. It helps you manage your professional communications, separate work and personal life, and reduce administrative tasks.
Key features include a new local business phone number, automatic transcription of calls and voicemails, AI-driven retrieval of information from conversations, automated summaries with suggested next steps, and daily recaps to ensure nothing is missed. It also offers unlimited calls and texts to specific numbers.

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