# Google Cloud vs Microsoft Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Loop at 4.6 against Google Cloud's 3.4. Microsoft Loop also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 100). Google Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Loop has 4.9K 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 21% of Microsoft Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Microsoft Loop monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Microsoft Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-loop/id1637682491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## 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


### Microsoft Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-loop/id1637682491)

This app facilitates collaborative thinking, planning, and creation across devices. It brings together teams, content, and tasks, allowing users to capture ideas, manage projects, and communicate in real-time. Seamlessly integrate with existing tools for a unified workflow.

**Highlights:** Co-creation experience, Content and task management, Idea capture and task lists, Project workspace, Real-time commenting and reactions, Customizable notifications, Cross-Microsoft 365 component editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and useful
- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 💡 Great integration with Microsoft 365
- 🚀 Powerful collaboration features
- 👍 Promising app with potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Limited functionality on mobile
- 🔍 Missing key features compared to desktop
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔍 Unintuitive navigation and user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain workspaces
- Inability to save new content
- Formatting issues with code blocks
- Keyboard issues and cursor jumping
- Inconsistent theme and UI behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate pages
- Improved handwriting and whiteboard support
- Export/copy to Word or PDF
- Offline functionality
- Better access management and guest collaboration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is Microsoft Loop free?

Microsoft Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or Microsoft Loop?

Microsoft Loop is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Microsoft Loop averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Microsoft Loop have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor Microsoft Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or Microsoft Loop?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Microsoft Loop monthly. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on September 17, 2026 and Microsoft Loop 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.*