# Google Ads vs X

The clearest difference is rating: X at 5.0 against Google Ads's 4.4. X also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 22%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Google Ads's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 21) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Ads has 5.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Google Ads's written reviews are positive against 60% of X's.

Google Ads ships an update fortnightly, X every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Ads | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-ads/id1037457231/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-one-care/id1552374596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Design Space](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434149557) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-ads/id1037457231)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage your advertising campaigns directly from your mobile device. Monitor performance, receive actionable recommendations, and make quick edits to ads and budgets anytime, anywhere. Stay informed with real-time notifications and access expert support on the go.

**Highlights:** Monitor campaign performance, Edit campaigns, budgets, and keywords, Create and edit ads, Apply optimization recommendations, Real-time performance notifications, Access expert support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great features
- 💡 Helpful app
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Intuitive
- 🚀 Efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Security issues
- 💰 Overcharging
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🤖 Lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Metrics not updating properly
- Inability to access all campaigns
- Stuck in update loop
- Compatibility issues with new devices

**Requested features**

- Allow creating campaigns from app
- Improve mobile app functionality
- Better sync with desktop version
- More user-friendly interface
- Clearer instructions and guidance


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-one-care/id1552374596)

Verify the authenticity of premium screen protectors, track purchase history, and manage warranty information. Locate nearby resellers and earn points for exclusive gifts.

**Highlights:** Product authenticity verification, View purchasing history, Monitor warranty status, Locate authorized resellers, Earn points for gifts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Ads free?

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

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Ads or X?

X is rated higher. Google Ads averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while X averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Google Ads or X have ads?

Neither Google Ads nor X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Ads or X?

Google Ads ships an update fortnightly, and X every 8 days. Most recently, Google Ads was updated on October 21, 2026 and X on October 16, 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.*