# Google Cloud vs Lab Scale

Google Cloud and Lab Scale both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 30% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lab Scale's. Google Cloud also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Lab Scale's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Google Cloud against 3.3 for Lab Scale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 103 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lab Scale's.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Lab Scale fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Lab Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-scale-smartlogs-pro/id1530607491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **29.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [ReFleX Wireless Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666581212) |

## 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


### Lab Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-scale-smartlogs-pro/id1530607491)

This app works with a smart food scale to record weight measurements. It offers manual logging or automated recording at set intervals. It's particularly useful for remote science education.

**Highlights:** Log weight readings, Manual logging, Interval/frequency logging, Compatible with Smart Food Scale, Useful for remote science classes

**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 Lab Scale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or Lab Scale?

Google Cloud is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Lab Scale averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Lab Scale have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor Lab Scale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or Lab Scale?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Lab Scale fortnightly. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 3, 2026 and Lab Scale on September 25, 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.*