# Google Ads vs TAChicago

The clearest difference is rating: TAChicago at 5.0 against Google Ads's 4.4. TAChicago also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Google Ads's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 4) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TAChicago 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Ads ships an update fortnightly, TAChicago daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Ads | TAChicago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-ads/id1037457231/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachicago/id6749859939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Eyad Abdalkarim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489049208) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Ads

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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


### TAChicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachicago/id6749859939)

This app connects residents through community events, workshops, and cultural celebrations. It aims to foster a sense of belonging and strengthen local ties. Discover networking opportunities and engage in social activities designed for cultural exchange.

**Highlights:** Community event organization, Cultural celebrations, Workshops and networking, Fosters belonging, Strengthening local ties

**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 TAChicago free?

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

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

TAChicago is rated higher. Google Ads averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while TAChicago averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Google Ads or TAChicago have ads?

Neither Google Ads nor TAChicago shows ads.

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

Google Ads ships an update fortnightly, and TAChicago daily. Most recently, Google Ads was updated on October 16, 2026 and TAChicago on October 7, 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.*