# Google Cloud vs My CenturyLink

The clearest difference is rating: My CenturyLink at 4.4 against Google Cloud's 3.4. My CenturyLink also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (137K vs 100). Google Cloud's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 9%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My CenturyLink holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My CenturyLink has 137K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 9% of My CenturyLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, My CenturyLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | My CenturyLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[4.4 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-centurylink/id1015059570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **137K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [CenturyLink, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/596236713) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814)

Manage your Google Cloud services on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor billing, status, and critical issues. Create custom dashboards, access Cloud Shell, and SSH into VMs for direct control.

**Highlights:** Cloud service management, Billing and status monitoring, Customizable dashboards, Compute Engine/App Engine monitoring, SSH access to VMs, Cloud Shell access, Incident and error response

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to cloud resources on mobile
- 👍 Good UI/UX design with Material Design
- 🔐 Useful SSH functionality for VM management
- 📊 Helpful for quick monitoring and status checks
- ⚡ Cloud Shell access for command-line operations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud Shell frequently disconnects
- ❌ Missing critical features (Cloud Run, Cloud Tasks, Cloud Build)
- 🔒 Persistent permission errors and access issues
- 💸 Confusing billing display and hidden charges
- 📉 Limited dashboard and monitoring capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud Shell stuck on 'preparing to connect' screen
- Cloud Shell disconnects when switching apps
- SSH authentication failures
- App crashes when viewing error console details
- Logs page continuously refreshing

**Requested features**

- Cloud Run service support
- Cloud Tasks management
- Cloud Build integration
- Custom dashboard access from mobile
- Dark mode for iPad


### My CenturyLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-centurylink/id1015059570)

Manage your account and services from one convenient app. Easily set up new services, view and pay bills, check your internet speed, and access support tools. Offers advanced features for Secure WiFi customers, including parental controls and device management.

**Highlights:** Modem self-install, Bill payment management, Check and upgrade internet speed, Service settings management, Self-help support tools, Personalized alerts, Parental controls (Secure WiFi)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Fast internet speeds when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent internet outages and connection issues
- ❌ Unreliable service
- 🕰️ Long wait times for technician appointments
- 💸 Billing issues and unexpected charges
- 🤖 Poor communication and unhelpful customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App login and account access problems
- Inaccurate information displayed in the app

**Requested features**

- Improved app functionality and reliability
- Better communication and transparency from the company
- Faster resolution of service problems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

Google Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My CenturyLink free?

My CenturyLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or My CenturyLink?

My CenturyLink is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while My CenturyLink averages 4.4 from 137K ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or My CenturyLink have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor My CenturyLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or My CenturyLink?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and My CenturyLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on September 17, 2026 and My CenturyLink on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*