# Google Meet vs botim

The clearest difference is rating: Google Meet at 4.8 against botim's 4.3. Google Meet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). botim's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. botim sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Google Meet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Meet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Meet has 2.3M ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Google Meet's written reviews are positive against 22% of botim's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Meet | botim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571/reviews)** | [4.3 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 22.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #92 |
| Size | 595 MB | 541 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Algento Cloud Computing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186143621) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Meet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Social Networking, #140 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends, family, and colleagues through high-quality video calls and meetings. Schedule calls, send video messages, or join spontaneous conversations. Enhance interactions with features like real-time captions, in-call chat, and engaging effects.

**Highlights:** High-quality video calls, Scheduled meetings, Video messages, Real-time translated captions, In-call chat, Screen sharing, Stackable effects

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 High-quality video and audio
- 💡 Cross-platform compatibility
- 🤝 Allows communication with non-iPhone users
- 😊 Overall positive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and disconnections
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔇 Audio issues like echoes and delays
- 📵 Inability to use without a phone number
- 🤔 Confusing UI and limited features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Video freezes when moving away from WiFi
- Inability to answer calls or end them properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add screen sharing capability
- Implement group chat and texting features
- Allow customization of user profiles and group chats
- Improve compatibility with older devices and operating systems


### botim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers high-definition voice and video calls with AI enhancements and secure messaging. It also integrates financial services for easy money transfers, bill payments, and a multi-currency prepaid card. An AI companion assists with various tasks, making communication and money management seamless.

**Highlights:** HD voice and video calls, AI filters and effects, Secure messaging with AI translation, Local and international money transfers, Multi-currency prepaid card, 24/7 AI assistant

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOTIM VIP Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Botim VIP Monthly Offers | $1.49 | per month |
| BOTIM Family Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Botim Family Monthly Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| BOTIM VIP Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Diamonds 99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Year | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great voice quality
- 💡 Only option for VOIP in UAE
- 👍 Reliable for family calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent call disconnections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with paid subscription
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Inability to delete account
- Compatibility issues with iOS 12 and newer
- Calls not connecting on mobile data

**Requested features**

- Group video calling
- Bluetooth headset compatibility
- Desktop app version
- Improved notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Meet free?

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

### Is botim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Meet or botim?

Google Meet is rated higher. Google Meet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while botim averages 4.3 from 52K ratings.

### Do Google Meet or botim have ads?

botim shows ads; Google Meet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Meet or botim?

Google Meet ships an update weekly, and botim weekly. Most recently, Google Meet was updated on October 16, 2026 and botim on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Meet or botim?

Google Meet currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and botim at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*