Comparison

Google Assistant vs Clone Phone

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

Head to head
About

Google Assistant

This app assists with daily tasks, offering quick answers, navigation, and communication. It helps manage your day by setting reminders, playing music, and providing weather updates. Your privacy and security are prioritized with accessible controls.

Highlights
  • Send text messages
  • Set reminders
  • Play music
  • Navigate places
  • Get weather information
  • Manage privacy controls
  • Delete activity
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Google Assistant helps you get everyday tasks done more easily and is thoughtfully designed to offer help throughout your day while keeping your information private, safe and secure. Set reminders, get quick answers, find directions with Google Maps, and more while on-the-go with the help of your Google Assistant. With the Assistant app, you can: - Send text messages (e.g. "Text Kat “I’m on my way”) - Set reminders (e.g. "Remind me to buy a birthday gift for Sarah") - Play music (e.g. "Play jazz music on YouTube") - Navigate places (e.g. "Navigate to the nearest coffee shop") - Weather information (e.g. "What’s the weather today") - Learn more about your privacy controls (e.g., “Where can I change my privacy settings?”) -Delete your recent Google Assistant activity (e.g., “Delete what I said this week”)

About

Clone Phone

Effortlessly move your data between devices without needing a cable. This app provides a simple and secure way to transfer files quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Cross-device data migration
  • Secure data transfer
  • Wireless data transfer
  • Fast and efficient transfers
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Simple and secure cross-device data migration No data cable necessary Transfer data quickly and efficiently

Screenshots

Google Assistant4 screens
Clone Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Assistant at 4.7 against Clone Phone's 2.7. Google Assistant also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 26) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Clone Phone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Assistant has 67K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Google Assistant's written reviews are positive against 27% of Clone Phone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Clone Phone every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Google Assistant versus Clone Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AssistantClone Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67K ratings) — better2.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings67K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGoogleGuangdong Heytap Technology Corp., Ltd.

Customer experience

Google Assistant

All ratings66,956 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews837 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative40.6%

Clone Phone

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative71.2%

Bugs and requests

Google Assistant

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to Bluetooth devices
  • Inconsistent voice command recognition
  • Reminders and notifications not working
  • Blank screens and crashes
  • Issues with syncing across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to edit reminders and lists
  • Better integration with Apple devices
  • More customization options
  • Support for additional languages

Clone Phone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Clone Phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Assistant free?
Google Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clone Phone free?
Clone Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Assistant or Clone Phone?
Google Assistant is rated higher. Google Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Clone Phone averages 2.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Google Assistant or Clone Phone have ads?
Google Assistant shows ads; Clone Phone does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Assistant or Clone Phone?
Google Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and Clone Phone every 4 weeks. Most recently, Google Assistant was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clone Phone on October 29, 2026.

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