# Google Play Console vs Firebase Console

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Firebase Console at 100% against Google Play Console's 57%. Firebase Console also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Google Play Console's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (154 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firebase Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Google Play Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firebase Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Play Console has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Google Play Console's written reviews are positive against 100% of Firebase Console's.

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, Firebase Console every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Play Console | Firebase Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-console-firedeck/id6770333049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Adam Gelatka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833992366) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Play Console

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### Firebase Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-console-firedeck/id6770333049)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your iPhone. Browse and edit Firestore data, deploy Remote Config updates, send test messages, and monitor logs with a phone-first interface. Customize dashboards with relevant widgets for each project.

**Highlights:** Manage Firestore documents, Deploy Remote Config, Send FCM test messages, Monitor Cloud Logging, Audit IAM members, Customizable project dashboards, Full Firebase service access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firedeck Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Firedeck Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Firedeck Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Play Console free?

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

### Is Firebase Console free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Play Console or Firebase Console?

Firebase Console is rated higher. Google Play Console averages 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Firebase Console averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Google Play Console nor Firebase Console shows ads.

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

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, and Firebase Console every 5 days. Most recently, Google Play Console was updated on October 12, 2026 and Firebase Console on October 13, 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.*