# Google Meet vs Rewatch LIVE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Meet at none against Rewatch LIVE's 9. Google Meet also leads on ratings volume (2.3M vs 946) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Rewatch LIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewatch LIVE sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Google Meet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Meet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Meet has 2.3M ratings behind it against 946, 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 32% of Rewatch LIVE's.

Google Meet ships an update weekly, Rewatch LIVE every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Meet | Rewatch LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571/reviews)** | [4.5 (946 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewatch-live-save-live-stream/id6475189565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | 946 |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #63 |
| Size | 327 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Reactish, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679263993) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Meet

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Social Networking, #181 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


### Rewatch LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewatch-live-save-live-stream/id6475189565)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Automatically record and save live streams from your favorite social media creators and personal broadcasts. Replay or download videos anytime without missing a moment. Supports public live streams, gaming, and more.

**Highlights:** Auto record live streams, Save live videos, Download live streams, Anonymous viewing, Cloud storage, Record multiple streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited VIP | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $12.00 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited VIP | $39.00 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $59.00 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $89.00 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $99.00 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app ever
- 👍 Cured TikTok obsession
- 👍 Works extremely well
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Just works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Missed recordings
- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🔒 Restricted access to some live streams

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- Recordings cut short
- Entire live streams not recorded
- Garbled videos on live

**Requested features**

- Add more auto record slots
- Easier to find and share archived content
- Bookmark option for live videos
- Desktop version
- Notification when someone goes live


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Meet free?

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

### Is Rewatch LIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Meet or Rewatch LIVE?

Google Meet is rated higher. Google Meet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while Rewatch LIVE averages 4.5 from 946 ratings.

### Do Google Meet or Rewatch LIVE have ads?

Neither Google Meet nor Rewatch LIVE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Meet or Rewatch LIVE?

Google Meet ships an update weekly, and Rewatch LIVE every 4 weeks. Most recently, Google Meet was updated on September 26, 2026 and Rewatch LIVE on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Meet or Rewatch LIVE?

Google Meet currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Rewatch LIVE at #63. 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.*