Google Voice App Reviews

I love that it’s free! I was having trouble finding an app that doesn’t charge to send more than 4 texts! Thank you google :3

I used to love google voice but now that they’ve made all of these changes and forced a horrible app on us I am super frustrated. I can’t send a text to a new person who is not saved as a contact. Even worse, I can’t save a new contact!!!!! Wth??? ?

I’m applying for jobs, for scam purposes I didn’t want to give out my real phone number so I got a number from Google Voice. It’s super easy to use and works well. I haven’t had any issues with it crashing or anything and the texts come through quickly when I use that feature. My issue is that I don’t answer calls when they are coming from unknown numbers so I keep declining these calls (because it’s not ringing directly to the app but it’s forwarding the call to my actual phone number) and I can miss an important call rendering the Google Voice redundant. Even if there was a little notification on my phone saying Google Voice call or if it rings my personal cell from one specific number, then at least I’d know...

I love google voice it works wonderfully however all of a sudden it still rings on do not disturb...please fix this Google otherwise great job

The app does what it is supposed to but sometimes I am not able to send photos.

I have been using Voice for 3 years. I’ve ignored this at times because the text messaging is great and constantly improved, so I assumed that calls would be at some point too. I very often am sitting right next to my phone and get an email saying I have a voice mail and a missed call. The phone never rang. I was available to pick it up if it had rung. When I need to schedule stuff with people who have lots of meetings and calls I can’t afford to play voice message pong. Google voice allows me to give out a consistent number that I can use across devices and as I change SIM cards in foreign countries, so I hope to continue using it. But, if I can’t even accept incoming calls I can’t continue trusting this service.

This app has been bug riddled for a long time but finally it seems what you can really call version 1.0. However, this app design is so unconventional compared to any messaging app by any developer. Very confusing and unfriendly. Why can’t Google just make a NORMAL app?

I use Google Voice for work to contact clients. It works well most of the time and the call quality is good. The keypad could be better though. I have to enter the numbers several times to get them to “stick” and they are too close together so it is easy to hit the wrong digit. Also when I dial a number and hit “Call” an entirely different number comes up on the screen. It’s hard to verify the number after it’s dialed because it doesn’t show. I think it could be an excellent App if these improvements could be made to make it more user friendly.

Keeps crashing while I type a number to call.

Needs ‘Share’ integration so when you are in another application such as Photos you can select a photo to Share with Google Voice.

I wish it told me when a call is coming in from the app it looks no different than when my cell phone rings regularly.

The whole purpose of using GV is so I don’t give out my personal number and avoid unwanted calls. When people call my GV #, it rings on my cell like my regular network #. It would be great if I can get (sound/vibrate) ring notification within the app that is “separate” from my regular phone. That way I can tell the call is coming in via GV # or personal #. Tried multiple work around but doesn’t seems to work correctly. An online article suggested downloading Google Hangout App and have the GV # forward to Hangout instead of my personal #. Doing that does allow a separate notification in the Hangout app when people call my GV # and regular number would ring normally. However, downloading 2 apps is a hassle and cause problems with other functions and more confusing. Why need 2 app google? when GV app can be improve to ring separately. Also, if contacts can be manage within the app would be better. Not sure why it wasn’t included with the app creation or update.

You can’t make phone calls from the app because when you click on someone to call them, a pop up message comes up giving you the details and you have to click “got it” before you can make the call. The only problem is, the typing screen covers the “got it” button, effectively preventing you from making the phone call.

1. Allow user to add new contacts. Come on. It’s a PHONE and TEXTING app. 2. Alerts for messages directly from the app not Gmail would be nice.

I have tried several times, I select the pic, it shows it’s attached, I hit send, but nothing happens.

Unless a phone number has been added to your contacts, you can’t text them.

It should not be so difficult to try and add a personalized greeting. I know it’s a free app/account but still....

Hola, estoy usando el App para mandar notificaciones a todos los miembros de mi Iglecia, todo iba muy bien. Pero de repente empecé a tener problemas, los mensajes ya no se van. Y no se que hacer ya para resolver este problema. Me gusta. Y también me gustaría que se pidiera cambiar de número de teléfono.

It does the job. The UI needs tons of improvement

Freezes up and lags HORRIBLE works great on android It is pure junk on iPhone Drains battery and freezes up