# Meta AI vs Google Gemini

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meta AI at none against Google Gemini's 27. Google Gemini's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3M vs 256K). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Gemini sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Meta AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Meta AI against 4.7 for Google Gemini. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Gemini has 2.3M ratings behind it against 256K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Meta AI's written reviews are positive against 67% of Google Gemini's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meta AI | Google Gemini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (256K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-ai/id1558240027/reviews) | [4.7 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-gemini/id6477489729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 256K | **2.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #13 | **#3** |
| Size | 318 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Meta AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-ai/id1558240027)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Productivity, #90 Top Free (US App Store)

Create immersive AI videos of yourself and your friends, or get personalized answers and inspiration. This app allows you to generate creative videos and images using advanced AI models, remix existing content, and interact with an AI assistant via voice or text. It also serves as a companion app for AI glasses.

**Highlights:** Create immersive AI videos, Lip sync to songs, Personalized AI answers, Hands-free AI glasses control, Remix AI content, Voice and text AI interaction

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Stylish and innovative design
- 🎥 Captures photos and videos well
- 🎶 Good audio quality for music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 📥 Unreliable media import/download
- 🤖 Limited AI/voice assistant capabilities
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Longer video recording duration
- More video/photo editing tools
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Ability to use without Facebook account


### Google Gemini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-gemini/id6477489729)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Productivity, #9 Top Free, #16 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI assistant helps you brainstorm, create content, and simplify complex topics. It integrates with your Google apps to provide personalized assistance, plan trips, and study smarter. Upgrade for advanced features like video generation and deeper research capabilities.

**Highlights:** Unlimited prompting with Gemini 3 Flash, Live interaction via camera/screen sharing, Content creation (mockups, posters, diagrams), App/game/web page prototyping, Integration with Google apps, Study tools (quizzes, flashcards), File-to-podcast conversion, Image creation and editing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $99.99 | per month |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $199.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $199.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intelligent and well-rounded AI
- 👍 Smooth animations and helpful info
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Intuitive interface and easy to use
- 🚀 Responds quickly in live mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Contradicts itself and has limitations
- 🐛 Struggles with certain questions and tasks
- 🐛 Lacks personalization and context retention
- 🐛 Restricted in discussing sensitive topics
- 🐛 Sluggish performance on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent responses
- Inability to understand certain languages
- Trouble accessing personal information

**Requested features**

- Integrate with other apps and services
- Improve voice recognition and response
- Enhance image generation capabilities
- Provide more language support
- Optimize for iPad and tablet devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta AI free?

Meta AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Google Gemini free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meta AI or Google Gemini?

Meta AI and Google Gemini are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 256K and 2.3M ratings respectively.

### Do Meta AI or Google Gemini have ads?

Meta AI shows ads; Google Gemini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meta AI or Google Gemini?

Meta AI ships an update every 5 days, and Google Gemini every 5 days. Most recently, Meta AI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google Gemini on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Meta AI or Google Gemini?

Meta AI currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Google Gemini at #3. 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.*