Difference between GV Mobile+ and GV Connect

GV Mobile+ and GV Connect are using the Google Voice for the business and personal phone calls. Both contains the set of features which helps you to communicate with the digital age. GV Mobile+ and GV are the apps which helps the users to make and receive phone call using the Google Voice number. You can send and receive the text messages and can place call also through the regular phone network.

GV Mobile+ requires you to have a data connection (WiFi or 3G/4G) in order to place or receive calls. GV Connect does not require a data connection, as it uses your iPhone's regular cellular network.

GV Mobile+ offers a few unique features, such as the ability to set up custom voicemail greetings and call forwarding rules. GV Connect does not offer these same features. GV Mobile+ integrates with your iPhone's address book, making it easy to place calls to your contacts. GV Connect does not integrate with your address book.

Read this article to find out more about GV Mobile+ and GV Connect and how they are different from each other.

What is GV Mobile+?

GV Mobile+ is the original Google Voice app for iPhone and iPod Touch, and it was released in the year 2009. It is used to receive and make calls, text messages can be received and send, and you can check your voicemail.

GV Mobile+ is an iOS and Android app available for the users. It has the more feature comparing to the GV Connect like sending the group text messages and making the conference calls. GV Mobile+ is a paid app.

What is GV Connect?

GV Connect is an app that allows you to make and receive calls using your Google Voice number. It also includes a number of features that are not available in the mobile app, such as the ability to send text messages, check voicemail, and change your settings.

GV Connect is a newer Google Voice app that was released in 2013. It’s designed specifically for iOS 7 and includes a sleek new interface. GV Connect also adds some features that are not available in GV Mobile+, such as the ability to send group texts and email messages from your Google Voice account.

Pros & Cons of GV Mobile+ and GV Connect

There are a few key differences between GV Mobile+ and GV Connect. Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding which app is right for you −

GV Mobile+ Pros

• More features and customization options than GV Connect

• Can use Google Voice without a data connection (SMS/MMS will still work)

• Cheaper than GV Connect

GV Mobile+ Cons

• Not as user-friendly as GV Connect

• No visual voicemail (you have to call your voicemail number to retrieve messages)

GV Connect Pros

• Very user-friendly interface

• Visual voicemail feature is handy

• Slightly cheaper than other VoIP apps on the market

Difference between GV Mobile+ and GV Connect

The following table highlights the major differences between GV Mobile+ and GV Connect −

Characteristics	GV Mobile+	GV Connect
Text Messages Limit	It can show up to the 15 recent received messages	It can show up to the 11 messages, but it allows the user to browse the older messages also which GV Mobile+ cannot do.
Interface	It is not a user-friendly interface	It is a user-friendly interface
Font Size	The font size is bigger which allows the user to read the text easily	The font size is smaller
Voicemails	It doesn’t allow to browse the old voicemails	It allows to browse the old voicemails
App Availability	It is an paid app	It is a free app which is available for all the users.

Conclusion

GV Mobile+ is the more full-featured of the two apps, offering features like push notifications, contact syncing, and support for multiple Google Voice numbers. GV Connect, on the other hand, is a simpler app that focuses on making it easy to place calls and send texts.

So which app should you use? If you're looking for a simple way to make calls and send texts with your Google Voice number, GV Connect is a good choice. If you want more features, like push notifications or contact syncing, go with GV Mobile+.