# Google Cloud vs BluetWave

The clearest difference is rating: Google Cloud at 3.3 against BluetWave's 2.5. Google Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). BluetWave's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BluetWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Cloud holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 110 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of BluetWave's.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, BluetWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | BluetWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews)** | [2.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Tudorita Nastase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672257815) |

## 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


### BluetWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451)

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices on a map with distance indicators. Includes an advanced ad-blocker with customizable filters and a tool to test your device's audio hardware, including speakers, microphone, and earphones.

**Highlights:** Find lost Bluetooth devices, Map and distance tracking, Advanced ad-blocking, Content filtering, Audio hardware testing, Speaker, microphone, earphone tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is BluetWave free?

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

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

Google Cloud is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while BluetWave averages 2.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or BluetWave have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor BluetWave shows ads.

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

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and BluetWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 26, 2026 and BluetWave on October 24, 2026.

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