# Google vs Cat Breed Identifier

The clearest difference is monetization model: Google at free with in-app purchases against Cat Breed Identifier's subscription. Google also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months). Cat Breed Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Cat Breed Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google has 5.1M ratings behind it against 849, 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 28% of Cat Breed Identifier's.

Google ships an update every 5 days, Cat Breed Identifier every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google | Cat Breed Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942/reviews)** | [4.4 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1M** | 849 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 27.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 485 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### Google

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Utilities, #15 Top Free, #147 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


### Cat Breed Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560)

Instantly identify cat breeds by taking a photo. Access detailed information on health, grooming, temperament, and history for up to 80 breeds. Track your scans and explore a comprehensive breed database.

**Highlights:** Identify cat breeds from photos, Up to 80 breeds recognized, Detailed breed information, Scan history, Breeds database and gallery, Health, grooming, and temperament facts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Week | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access with Trial | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium for Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium access | $4.99 | per month |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly with Trial | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Detailed breed information
- 🔍 Accurate breed identification
- 📚 Comprehensive cat breed database
- 🗓️ Scan history tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent breed identification
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free scans
- 🐛 App freezing and crashing issues
- ⚠️ Inaccurate breed identification

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect breed identification
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to access photo gallery

**Requested features**

- Free unlimited breed scans
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Ability to manually correct breed identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google free?

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

### Is Cat Breed Identifier free?

Cat Breed Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google or Cat Breed Identifier?

Google is rated higher. Google averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1M ratings, while Cat Breed Identifier averages 4.4 from 849 ratings.

### Do Google or Cat Breed Identifier have ads?

Google shows ads; Cat Breed Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google or Cat Breed Identifier?

Google ships an update every 5 days, and Cat Breed Identifier every 17 months. Most recently, Google was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cat Breed Identifier on September 18, 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.*