# Google Play Console vs XCRunway for Xcode Cloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Play Console at none against XCRunway for Xcode Cloud's 1. Google Play Console also leads on chart position (#29 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). XCRunway for Xcode Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XCRunway for Xcode Cloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Google Play Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, XCRunway for Xcode Cloud every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Play Console | XCRunway for Xcode Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [BLUE COMET LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492055170) |

## 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


### XCRunway for Xcode Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcrunway-for-xcode-cloud/id6798536073)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XCRunway Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Play Console free?

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

### Is XCRunway for Xcode Cloud free?

XCRunway for Xcode Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Google Play Console or XCRunway for Xcode Cloud have ads?

Neither Google Play Console nor XCRunway for Xcode Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Play Console or XCRunway for Xcode Cloud?

Google Play Console ships an update every 6 weeks, and XCRunway for Xcode Cloud every 2 days. Most recently, Google Play Console was updated on October 12, 2026 and XCRunway for Xcode Cloud on October 9, 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.*