Comparison

Google Cloud Search vs Search App for Google Search ®

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

Head to head
About

Google Cloud Search

Search across your organization's G Suite content, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Calendar. Get answers to your questions and proactive recommendations to stay organized throughout your workday. Quickly find colleagues and the information you need.

Highlights
  • Search across G Suite content
  • Find information in Gmail, Drive, Docs, Calendar
  • Proactive recommendations
  • Find colleagues
  • Answers work-related questions
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IMPORTANT! Google Cloud Search will only work if your organization has enabled this G Suite service. If you are uncertain whether your organization has enabled Google Cloud Search, please talk to your system administrator. Use the power of Google to search across your company’s content in G Suite. From Gmail and Drive to Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and more, Google Cloud Search answers your questions and delivers proactive recommendations to help you throughout the day. Find your work - Find the information that you need throughout your workday. Find your colleagues - Quickly find and easily connect with a co-worker. Get what you need, before you ask - Get timely and relevant assist cards that help keep you organized throughout the day.

About

Search App for Google Search ®

Features
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Search App helps you search across multiple search engines and social platforms from one fast, focused workspace. Choose your preferred search engine anytime, including Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, or use bang-style shortcuts to instantly search popular websites and social platforms. Save useful pages as cards, organize them with tags, and revisit important ideas later. Built-in search history keeps recent activity easy to access, while a clean interface helps you stay focused. Perfect for: • Multi-search across the web • Social media search • Fast research and idea collection • Everyday browsing and discovery Features • Search all major search engines in one app • Quick switch between search providers • Bang shortcuts for faster navigation • Save pages with tags and notes • Built-in search history • Clean, distraction-free design Search faster. Discover more. Stay organized.

Screenshots

Google Cloud Search4 screens
Search App for Google Search ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Cloud Search at none against Search App for Google Search ®'s 3. Google Cloud Search also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Search App for Google Search ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Search App for Google Search ® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Cloud Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Cloud Search ships an update every 6 weeks, Search App for Google Search ® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Google Cloud Search versus Search App for Google Search ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Cloud SearchSearch App for Google Search ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogle余 张

In-app purchases

None

Google Cloud Search

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Search App for Google Search ®

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Google Cloud Search free?
Google Cloud Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Search App for Google Search ® free?
Search App for Google Search ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Cloud Search or Search App for Google Search ® have ads?
Neither Google Cloud Search nor Search App for Google Search ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Cloud Search or Search App for Google Search ®?
Google Cloud Search ships an update every 6 weeks, and Search App for Google Search ® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud Search was updated on November 2, 2026 and Search App for Google Search ® on November 4, 2026.

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