# Google Cloud vs Cloudgate

The clearest difference is rating: Cloudgate at 5.0 against Google Cloud's 3.4. Cloudgate also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Google Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (100 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloudgate sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloudgate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Cloudgate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Cloudgate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgate-cloud-storage-app/id6504859413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [cloudgate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754119774) |

## 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


### Cloudgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgate-cloud-storage-app/id6504859413)

Securely store photos, videos, documents, and contacts in the cloud. Offers easy backup and access to your files from anywhere, ensuring your precious memories and important data are always safe and available.

**Highlights:** Photo storage, Video storage, Contacts backup, Document storage, Cloud drive, Easy backup

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan with Free Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan with Free Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Plan with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 5TB Storage Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| plus yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is Cloudgate free?

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

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

Cloudgate is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Cloudgate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Cloudgate have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor Cloudgate shows ads.

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

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Cloudgate every 9 days. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cloudgate on September 9, 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.*