# Google Assistant vs BlackNote

The clearest difference is rating: Google Assistant at 4.7 against BlackNote's 2.6. Google Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (67K vs 20). BlackNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlackNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Google Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Assistant has 67K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Google Assistant's written reviews are positive against 68% of BlackNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Assistant ships an update every 2 months, BlackNote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Assistant | BlackNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-assistant/id1220976145/reviews)** | [2.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [ZTECH ASIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765522178) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-assistant/id1220976145)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful assistant
- 🚀 Responsive voice recognition
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 🔍 Accurate information lookup
- 🤖 Better than Siri

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 🚫 Limited functionality on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### BlackNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262)

This app helps you quickly create notes, manage to-do lists, and organize information into folders. It also features document scanning, multimedia attachments, password protection, and reminders to keep you productive and organized.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, To-do list management, Folder organization, Document scanning, Multimedia attachments, Password protection, Customizable reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Assistant free?

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

### Is BlackNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Assistant or BlackNote?

Google Assistant is rated higher. Google Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while BlackNote averages 2.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Google Assistant or BlackNote have ads?

Google Assistant shows ads; BlackNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Assistant or BlackNote?

Google Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and BlackNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google Assistant was updated on November 12, 2026 and BlackNote on November 12, 2026.

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