# Google vs Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Google at 4.6 against Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's 3.1. Google also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Samsung Smart Switch Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google has 5.1M ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Google's written reviews are positive against 26% of Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's.

Google ships an update every 5 days, Samsung Smart Switch Mobile every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google | Samsung Smart Switch Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942/reviews)** | [3.1 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-switch-mobile/id1571429529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1M** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #43 |
| Size | 485 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### Google

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Utilities, #15 Top Free, #134 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

**Highlights:** AI Overviews for quick answers, Image search with Lens, Hum to Search for song identification, Personalized Discover feed, Real-time camera translation, Home screen search widget

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | 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 Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and feature-packed
- 👍 Seamless integration with other Google services
- 🔍 Accurate and personalized search results
- 📱 Intuitive and smooth interface
- 🔍 Helpful Google Assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Biased or irrelevant search results
- 📱 Slow performance and freezing issues
- 🔍 Forced use of Google Lens
- 🔍 Difficulty removing unwanted content from feed

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar freezes or takes a long time to load
- Tabs disappearing or not saving properly
- Inability to save images or access image search
- Crashing or force closing issues
- Inconsistent dark mode/light mode behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to disable Google Lens
- Improved tab management
- Ability to customize news feed interests
- Restore image download functionality
- Dedicated search mode for trucks and larger vehicles


### Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-switch-mobile/id1571429529)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily move contacts, calendar events, reminders, photos, and videos from an iPhone to a Galaxy device. The app ensures data on the sender device is not deleted after transfer. It supports USB connections for transferring additional content.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts, Migrate calendar events, Move reminders, Send photos, Transfer videos, USB data transfer

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google free?

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

### Is Samsung Smart Switch Mobile free?

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google or Samsung Smart Switch Mobile?

Google is rated higher. Google averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1M ratings, while Samsung Smart Switch Mobile averages 3.1 from 219 ratings.

### Do Google or Samsung Smart Switch Mobile have ads?

Google shows ads; Samsung Smart Switch Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google or Samsung Smart Switch Mobile?

Google ships an update every 5 days, and Samsung Smart Switch Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Google was updated on September 25, 2026 and Samsung Smart Switch Mobile on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google or Samsung Smart Switch Mobile?

Google currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Samsung Smart Switch Mobile at #43. 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.*