Comparison

Google Cloud vs CloudReceipts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Cloud

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
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The app helps you manage your services running on Google Cloud directly from your Apple iPhone or iPad: • Stay connected to the cloud and check billing, status, and critical issues. • Create your own custom dashboard to produce an overview of your Google Cloud services. • Monitor the state of your Compute Engine and App Engine resources with the ability to SSH into your VMs. • Access to Cloud Shell to perform any Google Cloud (gcloud) operation. • View and respond to incidents, errors, and logging. We plan to ship new features regularly and continually improve your user experience. Please give us your feedback in the app by tapping the menu button in the upper-left corner, selecting Help & Feedback, and then Send feedback.

About

CloudReceipts

Easily organize and categorize your expenses for Canadian tax deductions. Capture receipts with your phone camera, and let the app automatically extract data and track spending. Seamlessly integrate with tax software for simplified filing.

Highlights
  • Receipt capture via smartphone camera
  • Automatic expense categorization
  • OCR data extraction
  • Integration with CloudTax
  • Secure receipt storage (6 years)
  • Mileage tracking (paid plan)
  • Detailed expense reports (paid plan)
Features
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CloudReceipts – Receipt Scanner, Expense Tracker & Tax Filing Companion Built by CloudTax, a CRA-certified tax software provider, CloudReceipts is made for tax filing in Canada. The CRA requires you to keep receipts for up to 6 years. We help you stay organized, compliant, and ready by securely storing and categorizing your receipts all year. CloudReceipts is a simple yet powerful receipt scanner and expense tracker designed for Canadians. Whether you're filing personal taxes, managing self-employment income, or running a small business, everything stays organized and ready when you need it. Snap a photo of your receipts and let CloudReceipts turn them into clean, tax-ready records. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. Just clear, organized expenses that help you maximize your deductions and file with confidence. Scan Receipts Instantly with Smart OCR Simply take a photo of your receipt using your phone. CloudReceipts uses advanced OCR (optical character recognition) to automatically extract key details such as merchant name, date, and amount. No more manual entry or spreadsheets. Auto-Categorize Expenses for Tax Deductions Receipts are automatically categorized into common tax deduction categories, making it easier to track business expenses, claim eligible deductions, and stay organized throughout the year. Built for Canadian Tax Filing (CRA Ready) CloudReceipts is designed with Canadian tax requirements in mind. Store your receipts securely for up to 6 years to meet CRA audit requirements. Easily access, download, and share your receipts as PDFs if needed. All-in-One Expense Tracker & Mileage Tracker • Receipt scanner for business and personal expenses • Expense tracker for self-employed and freelancers • Mileage tracker for vehicle and travel deductions • Categorized expense reports for tax filing • Real-time tracking of spending and deductions Seamless Integration with CloudTax CloudReceipts connects directly with CloudTax, allowing you to import your expenses into your tax return with one click. Reduce errors, save time, and file your taxes faster with everything already organized. Perfect for Multiple Use Cases • Self-employed professionals tracking business expenses • Gig workers (Uber, DoorDash, freelancers) managing deductions • Small business owners organizing receipts and expenses • Individuals tracking medical expenses, donations, and credits • Anyone who wants to stay organized before tax season Free Plan for Personal Use Use CloudReceipts for free to store and organize receipts related to personal tax credits like medical expenses and charitable donations. Premium Plan for Advanced Tax Tracking Upgrade to Premium ($9.99/month or $89.99/year) and unlock: • Unlimited receipt storage • Advanced OCR with smarter data extraction • Mileage tracking for business use • Detailed, tax-ready expense reports • Enhanced tools for freelancers and small businesses Secure, Reliable & Always Accessible Your receipts are securely stored in the cloud and accessible anytime. CloudReceipts ensures your financial records are protected, organized, and ready when you need them. Why CloudReceipts? Unlike generic receipt apps, CloudReceipts is built specifically for tax filing. Every feature is designed to help you track expenses, maximize deductions, and simplify your tax return. Stop scrambling at tax time. Stay organized all year. Subscription Information • Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal • Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions anytime in your iTunes account settings CloudReceipts helps you scan receipts, track expenses, organize deductions, and file your taxes with confidence.

Screenshots

Google Cloud4 screens
CloudReceipts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Cloud at none against CloudReceipts's 2. Google Cloud also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). CloudReceipts's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CloudReceipts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, CloudReceipts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Google Cloud versus CloudReceipts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle CloudCloudReceipts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (110 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings110 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogle LLCCloudTax Inc.

Customer experience

Google Cloud

All ratings107 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative54.9%

CloudReceipts

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Cloud

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot view saved dashboards from web
  • Saved queries not displaying correctly
  • Permission errors blocking access to projects
  • Billing section shows incorrect date ranges
  • Incident notifications not working
  • Device registration process failing
  • Cloud Shell input issues with special keys (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+E)
  • Cannot select or copy text in Cloud Shell
  • SSH return key not working properly in some contexts
  • App crashes after updates
  • 2-factor authentication sign-in broken
  • Incidents marked resolved still show as new
  • Logs missing with applied filters
  • App crashes when viewing log entry details in dark mode
  • External keyboard support broken on iPad
  • Notification permissions not requested on iOS
  • Cannot change logged-in account
  • Project switching broken
  • Scrolling issues in logs and traces

Requested features

20 requests
  • Cloud Run service support
  • Cloud Tasks management
  • Cloud Build integration
  • Custom dashboard access from mobile
  • Dark mode for iPad
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  • Cloud Shell full-screen mode
  • Better keyboard support for external keyboards
  • Account switching capability
  • Notification management improvements
  • GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) support
  • Cloud Functions monitoring
  • Datalab integration
  • API quota viewing
  • Cloud Storage bucket upload/replace functionality
  • Instance group management
  • HTTP Load Balancing controls
  • Password protection for app
  • Font size adjustment in console
  • Improved SSH/terminal UX
  • BigQuery support

CloudReceipts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Cloud

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CloudReceipts

Subscriptions2
  • CloudReceipt$6.991 Month
  • CloudReceipts$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Cloud free?
Google Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudReceipts free?
CloudReceipts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Cloud or CloudReceipts have ads?
Neither Google Cloud nor CloudReceipts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or CloudReceipts?
Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and CloudReceipts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on November 1, 2026 and CloudReceipts on October 25, 2026.

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