# Google Meet vs Threads

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Meet at none against Threads's 33. Google Meet also leads on ads (none vs shown). Threads's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #12) and iOS requirement (16.3 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Google Meet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Meet against 4.6 for Threads. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3M and 2.3M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Google Meet's written reviews are positive against 52% of Threads's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Meet | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3M | **2.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 | **#1** |
| Size | 612 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Meet

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Social Networking, #153 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


### Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #18 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Start conversations with text, images, polls, and more, Join discussions through replies, Stay updated on trending topics, Control content visibility and replies, Discover communities and creators, Private 1:1 and group direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $3.99 | per month |
| No ads (1 account) | $7.99 | per month |
| No ads (2 accounts) | $12.99 | per month |
| No ads (3 accounts) | $17.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $22.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |
| No ads (7 accounts) | $37.99 | per month |
| No ads (8 accounts) | $42.99 | per month |
| No ads (13 accounts) | $67.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Integrated with Instagram
- 🤝 Sense of community
- 😊 Positive and friendly environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Too many suggested/random posts
- 🔍 Lacking search and discovery features
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between accounts
- 📱 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to post or comment
- Disappearing posts and replies
- Inconsistent account linking with Instagram

**Requested features**

- Chronological feed option
- Hashtag and keyword search
- Trending topics section
- Bookmarking/saving posts
- Direct messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Meet free?

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

### Is Threads free?

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

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

Google Meet is rated higher. Google Meet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while Threads averages 4.6 from 2.3M ratings.

### Do Google Meet or Threads have ads?

Threads shows ads; Google Meet does not.

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

Google Meet ships an update weekly, and Threads weekly. Most recently, Google Meet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Threads on October 31, 2026.

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

Google Meet currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Threads at #1. 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.*