Comparison

Google Chat vs OnPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Chat

Connect, collaborate, and accomplish tasks with AI-powered messaging. Streamline teamwork with integrations and smart features. Securely communicate with your team, whether in real-time or asynchronously.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversation summaries
  • Automatic message translation
  • AI-powered search
  • Action item capture
  • Real-time huddles
  • Integration with Workspace apps
  • Smart chips for linking
Features
Currently charting
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Google Chat is the best way for teams using Workspace to connect, collaborate and get things done. AI-first messaging & collaboration, transformed by Gemini • Stay on top of things with conversation summaries • Automatically translate messages across more than 120 languages • Find what you’re looking for with AI-powered search • Capture action items so the whole team is on the same page Everything teams need to stay connected and get work done • Start a chat with a colleague, a group or even your whole team • Tell your team when you’re heads-down or ready to connect with personalized status updates • Share detailed updates with audio & video messages • Connect in real-time, anytime with huddles The full power of Workspace to transform your teamwork • Integrated with Workspace apps like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Tasks, and Meet • Streamline teamwork with smart chips to link files, people and spaces • Stay on top of requests, comments and approvals with the Google Drive app for Chat • Install powerful, popular Chat apps like PagerDuty, Jira, GitHub, Workday, and many more • Build no-code, low-code and pro-code apps with Chat APIs Secure • Protected by Google’s cloud-native, zero-trust architecture • No desktop apps to patch, no data stored on end-user devices • Keeps data safe with AI-powered data loss prevention (DLP) plus phishing & malware detection • Migrate away from insecure legacy platforms Chat is included as part of Google Workspace for consumer, education, and business customers. Some premium features require a paid subscription. Follow us for more: Twitter: https://twitter.com/googleworkspace Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace/

About

OnPhone

Manage multiple private phone lines for personal and business use without needing extra SIM cards. Make calls, send texts, and even send/receive faxes worldwide. Offers eSIM data plans and AI-powered communication tools.

Highlights
  • Multiple virtual phone numbers
  • Private calls and texts
  • eSIM data plans
  • Send and receive faxes
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Spam blocking
Features
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OnPhone lets you manage multiple phone lines for personal and business needs — all without an extra SIM card. Instantly get a new phone number, make calls, and send texts worldwide while keeping your real number private. All phone numbers are fully compatible with social platforms and services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and many others. Choose from local phone numbers in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), France (FR), Brazil (BR), Canada (CA), Spain (ES), Mexico (MX), Australia (AU), South Korea (KR), Japan (JP), Hong Kong (HK) — and over 100 more countries! No need to swap SIM cards or carry extra devices — call and text from different numbers easily, anywhere you are. Affordable business and private calls, from anywhere to anywhere. Main Features * Voicemail: Let callers know why you can’t answer. Set custom Business Hours and redirect calls outside this period straight to voicemail. * Call Recording: Record both incoming and outgoing calls for reference or security. * Call Forwarding: Protect your privacy by forwarding calls to another number. * Spam Blocking: Stop unwanted calls instantly. * Send to Future: Schedule text messages to be sent automatically at any date and time. eSIM Data Plans Save up to 10x on mobile roaming fees with our built-in eSIM technology. Why eSIM is better: * Save money with fair, transparent data rates. * Stay connected across all your devices — no lost traffic when switching phones. * Manage unlimited eSIM profiles easily within your account. * Install in just a few taps — no physical SIM required. Send & Receive Faxes on the Go Fax directly from your iPhone or iPad — no fax machine or office needed! Key Fax Features: * Send faxes to 90+ countries worldwide. * Advanced document scanner & image processing for perfect quality. * Combine multiple documents into one fax and preview before sending. * Receive faxes from anywhere using your dedicated fax number. * Send almost any file type (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HTML). * Import documents from Google Drive, Files, or take photos on the go. Discover the best AI tools for calling and texting with OnPhone — smart solutions that make your communication faster, clearer, and more personal. From real-time voice assistants to intelligent text automation, OnPhone helps you stay connected effortlessly and efficiently. Premium Access Unlock all features with OnPhone Premium — your complete communication toolkit. Premium includes: * 1 Free Phone Number * Renewable Coins Package * Call Forwarding, Call Recording, Voicemail & Video Calls * eSIM Data Plans * Fax Sending & Receiving * App Protection with PIN & Touch ID Subscription Options * Weekly Plan (3-day free trial): $5.99 * Monthly Plan: $13.99 or $19.99 * 3-Month Plan: $39.99 * Annual Plan: $99.99 Prices may vary by location. Your iTunes account will be charged upon purchase confirmation and for each renewal. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your iTunes settings. Unused trial time will be forfeited once you upgrade to a paid plan. Privacy Policy: https://onphone.app/privacy.html
 Terms of Use: https://onphone.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Google Chat4 screens
OnPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Chat at none against OnPhone's 11. Google Chat also leads on ratings volume (307K vs 52K) and chart position (#30 vs #143). OnPhone's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OnPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Google Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Google Chat against 4.6 for OnPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chat has 307K ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Google Chat's written reviews are positive against 44% of OnPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Chat ships an update weekly, OnPhone fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Chat versus OnPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChatOnPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (307K ratings) — better4.6 (52K ratings)
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews — better44.5% of reviews
Number of ratings307K — better52K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30 — better#143
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB369 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleAnyDay Apps

Customer experience

Google Chat

All ratings307,013 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,313 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative41.7%

OnPhone

All ratings52,246 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,068 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative52.6%

User reviews

Google Chat

From 307K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient for contacting friends
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient messaging
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Google Suite
  • 👍 Useful for business communication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
  • 🤔 Confusing layout and UI
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🤔 Lacks key features from previous Google messaging apps

OnPhone

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 💡 Useful for getting second numbers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable service and numbers
  • 💰 Expensive subscription and hidden fees
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🤯 Misleading advertising and bait-and-switch tactics

Bugs and requests

Google Chat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent message delivery and notification issues
  • Trouble uploading media and files
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice/video call functionality
  • Improve group chat management
  • Implement read receipts
  • Allow customization and personalization
  • Integrate SMS/MMS support

OnPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Numbers not working as advertised
  • Unauthorized charges and account cancellations
  • Inconsistent service and number availability

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve transparency on international messaging capabilities
  • Allow app sign-ups for verification purposes
  • Provide better customer support and refund policies

In-app purchases

None

Google Chat

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

OnPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Private Phone Calls & Text3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 2nd Phone Number Monthly Pack$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$39.993 Months
One-time7
  • 200 Coins$2.99
  • 300 Coins$5.99
  • 700 Coins$9.99
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  • 400 Coins$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$13.99
  • 900 Coins$14.99
  • 1200 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Google Chat free?
Google Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnPhone free?
OnPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Chat or OnPhone?
Google Chat is rated higher. Google Chat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 307K ratings, while OnPhone averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.
Do Google Chat or OnPhone have ads?
Neither Google Chat nor OnPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Chat or OnPhone?
Google Chat ships an update weekly, and OnPhone fortnightly. Most recently, Google Chat was updated on October 28, 2026 and OnPhone on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Google Chat or OnPhone?
Google Chat currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and OnPhone at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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