Google Voice App Reviews

Update: 3 stars now. Like group messages and MMS Google finally added. Still need to fix read/unread status as reading and sometimes even replying to a text often keeps it unread, requiring another "read" to reflect correct status. Original: Like the UI updates. BUT now I have to "archive" ALL messages that were *previously archived* to clear out what used to be the Inbox?? Homey dont play dat... Glad I only updated on test device so normal phone can still have old version that still knows what "Inbox" means.

Pick your number, pic messages, phone calls, texts, like having a second phone or two phones in one. Voice to text voicemail business forwarding. Just incredible no reason this should have two stars it works perfectly. Beyond belief

In that it gives me a second number to use for my business, but DEFINITELY needs a way to delete quicker rather than clicking on each message individually. Maybe a swipe to delete instead of archive.

Ive had more issues with this app since its latest update. It crashes frequently, is slow to load, crashes frequently, shows the wrong text messages for the contact Ive selected, crashes frequently, the text message forwarding doesnt work anymore at all-just shows the contacts partial name & thats all. Did I mention it crashes frequently? I thought updates were supposed to make an app better. Frustrated.

After years on Android using my Google voice number as my primary number, using Hangouts on my iPhone just so I could get group messages and pictures was an absolutely miserable experience. This app is not perfect. It crashes a lot. And, it can be slow. But, being able to forward text messages to my "Apple" phone number so that I can send and receive messages from my watch is wonderful! And, being able to make phone calls using my Google voice number over cellular instead of over data like you have to with Hangouts is also wonderful. Hopefully, the app will get more stable and feature rich over time (cant wait for RCS). This is a one of a kind service thats free! Im willing to put up with the shortcomings for now. After all, if it gets too bad, I can always just get a Pixel or a Samsung.

Contacts saved on my Google account are not showing in Google voice. Unable to save contacts within Google voice app. Please fix this

Seriously, why is it so hard to buy credit on mobile. Ive had to use this app for years and it amazes me how it gets worst with each and every update.

2nd Update: FINALLY (five months later), I can make new calls and texts!! Still no photos/MMS though (and that has caused some embarrassing moments, since even the text part of the MMS doesnt come through ("I sent you a text last week, didnt you get it? It had a photo with it and everything…"). Update: four months later and I still cant make a new call or text without the app closing. And now I dont get photos (MMS), either, so that "exciting new" capability isnt happening. Oh, and I also cant search. A huge disappointment, particularly since Google can now mine and sell my data at will, so I feel multiple-times abused. ==== Cant make a new call or text. Pretty useless if I cant do that. I can only reply to texts or missed calls; cant create them from scratch. Happens on three different iPhones - iPhone 6S, iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 7 plus. Was really looking forward to the update but not now.....

Now I can block spam and people who just wont leave me alone. Huge improvement and I see yall got my review to able to send pics

Look at all the bad reviews this update is getting, Google! It is my hope that Google is working on a new update (including the destop version).. What you can do: 1. send a text, send a pic. 2. make a call 3. create a contact (heaven forbid you made a typo and cant go back and edit). 4. hmm, not much else. What you CANT do (this includes the new destop version): - Delete message (you can only archive) - Change voicemail message - Customize voicemail messages for groups or individuals - Takes an extra step to compose a message - When creating a new contact, only name and number can be created (I need to enter way more info than that for my business). Plus, I cant edit contact (I typed in wrong name for contact, and couldnt change it). - Inbox and archive are in separate windows (all activity no longer viewable in one page). - Settings is a joke (not much you can change or adapt to your liking). So many more complaints! Thankfully, I found the “Legacy Voice” button on the desktop version and will be using the old Google Voice on my desktop, but I’m stuck with the new iPhone app. Truly, a joke of an app.

Version 2.3: Slow Version 2.2: Less bad (slow & more actions required to accomplish objectives than prior versions) Version 2.1: Bad version

Ive been using Google Voice even before GrandCentral was acquired by Google. The service has worked excellently for all these years. Im happy to see that Google has put effort into maintaining Google Voice as it started to decay for a while. This iPhone app does all the things it promises and is quite reliable.

Its good! I can send messages, make calls, access voicemails. It emails me my voicemail transcripts, linked my number perfectly, and forwards texts when necessary. It is lacking because it gives the option to ADD CONTACT but nothing happens when the button is pressed.

Disappointing. Takes many seconds to load and keyboard delay is intolerable.

I cant even start it as there are no phone numbers available in my area to choose from!!!

In old version I was able to use my existing phone number for outgoing calls. In new version it uses google voice number as outgoing caller Id and there is no way to change it.

I can not fathom why you would lose features like starring messages… Please bring back quick dial / faves / notes Thanks for MMS!

The latest update almost breaks the apps usefulness. Touching play doesnt always cause a voicemail to play, when I do play, it is slower. If I can dig through my backups to install an older version, I will.

It gets stuck when I try to sign in. It says its either activating or adding account, but doesnt get past this part...

Update for last version WARNING WARNING WARNING - If you install this app it will MODIFY your Google Voice configuration to turn OFF forwarding to your phone. Some idiot thought that it might be good enough to have it only show up on the app and NOT be a text message anymore. No, NOT how I use this app - I use it to send the initial text message (only thing it is good for and doing that is an act of congress.) Then, after that, I use the normal Text message app as it is so much better. I missed several messages because of this update. I bet if I delete the crApp it will not re-enable forwarding. YOU CAN WORK AROUND THIS BY CHANGING THE FEATURE IN THE SETTINGS ****ON THE WEBSITE *** the In app settings wont work. I did that and had to track down the settings on the website. --- If you try to send a text you get a box for the phone number, a HUGE blank space, a box for the text, and NO BUTTON TO FREAKING SEND IT. That is not to say that it is impossible to actually send the stupid message. If you keep hiting random locations it will, after enough screwing around send it - Ive had it happen. I was thinking that the blank space next to the text box was the right place, but it doesnt always work. (worked once). So, to send a message you fight with the app for 10 minutes. Hitting the phone sometimes causes it to exit the dialog (also impossible - no button), but God knows how. Oh, Im on an iPhone 6 - not the latest OS (iOS 8.3) Didnt want to upgrade the OS to the Nag-ware version where it wants you to upgrade or else. Their service is good, but their app is got an extra cr before the app part.