# Google vs Contacts Sync

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google at every 5 days against Contacts Sync's every 6 weeks. Google also leads on ratings volume (5.1M vs 20) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Contacts Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google has 5.1M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google ships an update every 5 days, Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google | Contacts Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1M** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 485 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Haresh Purbiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643672119) |

## 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


### Contacts Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886)

Easily back up, export, and restore your phone's contacts without a computer. This app helps you find and merge duplicate entries, ensuring your address book stays organized and secure. Supports multiple export formats and cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** Contact backup to secure cloud storage, Export contacts in VCF, XLS, CSV formats, Find and merge duplicate contacts, Restore contacts from backup files, Automatic daily, weekly, monthly backups, Export backups via third-party apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact backup PRO - weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contact backup PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Contact backup PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google free?

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

### Is Contacts Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google or Contacts Sync?

Google is rated higher. Google averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1M ratings, while Contacts Sync averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Google or Contacts Sync have ads?

Both Google and Contacts Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google or Contacts Sync?

Google ships an update every 5 days, and Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google was updated on September 24, 2026 and Contacts Sync on July 8, 2026.

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