# Google Play Console vs ShipNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Play Console at none against ShipNotes's 2. Google Play Console also leads on chart position (#29 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). ShipNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShipNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Google Play Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, ShipNotes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Play Console | ShipNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **154** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Play Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor key app metrics, manage orders, and issue refunds. Engage with users by viewing and replying to app reviews. Track app availability across various release tracks.

**Highlights:** Monitor app metrics, Manage app orders, Issue refunds, View and reply to reviews, Track release availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShipNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipnotes-app-release-notes/id6757612035)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShipNotes Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| ShipNotes Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Play Console free?

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

### Is ShipNotes free?

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

### Do Google Play Console or ShipNotes have ads?

Neither Google Play Console nor ShipNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Play Console or ShipNotes?

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShipNotes every 6 days. Most recently, Google Play Console was updated on October 12, 2026 and ShipNotes on September 27, 2026.

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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.*