# Google Cloud vs Halo

The clearest difference is rating: Halo at 3.9 against Google Cloud's 3.3. Halo also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Google Cloud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Halo holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 109 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 25% of Halo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Halo every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Halo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-location-reminders/id1254131645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 118 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [David Azancot](https://appshunter.io/developer/507868249) |

## 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


### Halo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-location-reminders/id1254131645)

Receive location-based alerts for various needs, from access codes to shopping lists. Get timely reminders as you approach designated areas, making sure you never miss an important task or discovery.

**Highlights:** Geo-localized alerts, Location-based reminders, Customizable alerts, Push notifications, Access alerts from home screen

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is Halo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or Halo?

Halo is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Halo averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Halo have ads?

Halo shows ads; Google Cloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or Halo?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Halo every 3 months. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 24, 2026 and Halo on October 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.*