# Google Cloud vs EvalBud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EvalBud at 100% against Google Cloud's 29%. EvalBud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Google Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (105 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EvalBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

EvalBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 105 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of EvalBud's.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, EvalBud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | EvalBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evalbud/id6795346274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 117 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Asa Schuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795346276) |

## 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


### EvalBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evalbud/id6795346274)

Capture and organize achievements throughout the year to easily generate performance statements for evaluations and award packages. This tool helps reduce last-minute scrambling by providing structured source material for reviews.

**Highlights:** Track accomplishments as they happen, Record action, impact, result, and affected parties, Organize entries by date, category, and tags, Export data to Excel, Generate EPB, OPB, and award package drafts, AI-assisted follow-up questions, Revise generated drafts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EvalBud Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| EvalBud Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Is EvalBud free?

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

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

EvalBud is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while EvalBud averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or EvalBud have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor EvalBud shows ads.

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

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and EvalBud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 13, 2026 and EvalBud on October 4, 2026.

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