Google Voice

Calls, texts and voicemail under one number

Google Voice is a communication app for people who want a separate phone number that can be used across supported smartphones, tablets and desktop access. It brings calling, text messaging and voicemail into one place, which can suit personal use, a second number or work-related communication.

Useful tools for everyday communication

The app keeps call history, messages and voicemails available through a cloud-based account, making conversations easier to find when switching between devices. Voicemail transcription turns recorded messages into text, while spam protection helps identify unwanted calls. International calling is also supported, with rates that can differ from standard carrier charges.

• One number: Use a single Google Voice number across supported devices.
• Multiple message types: Manage calls, texts and voicemails in the same app.
• Searchable records: Review stored communication history from logged-in devices.
• Transcribed voicemail: Read messages when listening is inconvenient.

Who it suits

Google Voice is a practical choice for users who want to separate personal and professional calls, keep communication accessible across devices, or avoid relying on one handset. It is less useful for anyone who only needs a standard carrier number or lives somewhere the service has limited availability.

Rating in context

Google LLC’s app has a 4.22 rating from 368,673 reviews and an install range of 10,000,000+. Those figures tell a clearer story than the score alone: Google Voice has both a large audience and a substantial volume of user feedback behind its rating.