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Add to SafariWhen comparing Google Voice vs AirDroid, the Slant community recommends AirDroid for most people. In the question“What are the best phone management services?” AirDroid is ranked 1st while Google Voice is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose AirDroid is:
As of 23/11/2015, the price for Pushbullet Pro is $39.99 yearly/$4.99 monthly while AirDroid Premium is only $19.99 yearly/$1.99 monthly/$38.99 biennially.
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Ability to block any number
Google Voice has a feature on its web page that allows the user to block any number. There is a convenient, simple process to block recent incoming calls, making for a great way to block solicitors.
Pro Syncs with Google Voice on the Web
Lets you send and receive text messages from your desktop. You can use a separate desktop app as well as integrate it within Gmail.
Pro Integrates with Hangouts app on Android
A huge advantage for Google Voice is how well it integrates with Android. There is a setting to replace your default texting app with Voice which will allow you to send and receive messages just like the default carrier. It also provides the following features within the OS:
- Lets you send texts from your contact list and other applications
- Integrates with Google Voice's other features like blocking and forwarding
- Longpress on any phone number or contact anywhere to send an SMS message via Google Voice
Pro Supports both data and SMS messaging
When you sign up for Google Voice you will receive a new number that will let you send unlimited free SMS. By using SMS there is no need for your contacts to sign up for a separate app.
Pro Voicemail
Pro Call forwarding
Pro Premium is cheaper than Pushbullet Pro
As of 23/11/2015, the price for Pushbullet Pro is $39.99 yearly/$4.99 monthly while AirDroid Premium is only $19.99 yearly/$1.99 monthly/$38.99 biennially.
Pro It's a Swiss Army knife of cross-device functionality
In addition to SMS management and notification mirroring, it includes the ability to transfer files, URLs and clipboard, view through the camera lens of the Android device on another device, and completely control all functionality of a rooted Android device on a different device.
Pro Straightforward SMS manager
In addition to allowing you to send and see incoming messages using an intuitive interface on a computer, the app also allows you to manage contacts.
Pro Supports cross-device notification mirroring
SMS and app notifications as well as incoming call notifications are mirrored on the connected devices.
Cons
Con Voicemail transcripts are terrible
Notoriously bad transcripts for voicemails make them almost unusable.
Con Requires a new number
Con Doesn't support MMS
Con Considerable delay when sending SMS messages via computer
Messages sent via computer can sometimes be delivered to the recipient with a delay of up to 10 minutes. Because of that holding a conversation might be difficult and it can needlessly drag out.
Con No MMS Support
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