# Google Meet vs WatashiVision

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google Meet at weekly against WatashiVision's every 2 months. Google Meet also leads on ratings volume (2.3M vs 8) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). WatashiVision's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Meet against 4.9 for WatashiVision. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Meet has 2.3M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Meet ships an update weekly, WatashiVision every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Meet | WatashiVision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watashivision/id1508255568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 612 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [อำไพ ซิ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458210896) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Meet

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Social Networking, #141 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 with features like real-time translated captions and in-call chat.

**Highlights:** High-quality video and audio, Real-time translated captions, In-call chat and emojis, Screen sharing, Stackable effects for fun calls, On-the-go audio-only mode

**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


### WatashiVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watashivision/id1508255568)

Access your DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely with this app. View live video feeds, play back recorded footage, and receive instant motion detection alerts. Connect your devices by creating an account and adding them to enjoy real-time surveillance from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera monitoring, Video playback of recordings, Motion detection alerts, Remote device access, Cloud P2P connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Meet free?

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

### Is WatashiVision free?

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

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

WatashiVision is rated higher. Google Meet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while WatashiVision averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Google Meet or WatashiVision have ads?

Neither Google Meet nor WatashiVision shows ads.

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

Google Meet ships an update weekly, and WatashiVision every 2 months. Most recently, Google Meet was updated on October 29, 2026 and WatashiVision on October 24, 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.*