# Google Cloud vs Notepad Taker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Cloud at none against Notepad Taker's 2. Google Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad Taker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Notepad Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **110** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Shitalben Parasania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813397089) |

## 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


### Notepad Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-taker-to-do-reminder/id6770896463)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToDo One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ToDo One Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is Notepad Taker free?

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

### Do Google Cloud or Notepad Taker have ads?

Notepad Taker shows ads; Google Cloud does not.

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