Comparison

AT&T vs Google Fi Wireless

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AT&T

Manage your AT&T accounts, shop for deals, and get support with an AI assistant. Track data usage, manage devices, and enhance your connection with security features.

Highlights
  • Bill payment and management
  • Personalized offers and deals
  • Device and data usage tracking
  • AI-powered customer support
  • Network security features
  • Store locator
Currently charting
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One app, every connection. The all-new AT&T app gives you unprecedented access, control, and insight with a sleek, reimagined interface. Shop our best deals, pay your bill, manage your account and connections, and get help when you need it. A powerful AI assistant is always available to answer questions, resolve issues, and guide you to the right plans, devices, and upgrades. With clear visibility into your network, you can track data usage, locate a device, refresh your connection, manage downtime. Manage your account • Easily view and pay your AT&T bill. • Manage your AT&T Wireless and Internet accounts all in one place. • Get user-level access so everyone on your account sees what matters to them. Get personalized offers and our best deals • See personalized offers on the latest devices tailored to your needs. Upgrade seamlessly to the newest iPhone. • Shop and compare our top plans, including unlimited wireless and fiber internet. • Enhance your account with features like early upgrades, international connectivity, device protection, and enhanced performance. • Find an AT&T store near you. Switch to AT&T • Experience the power of AT&T’s fast, reliable, and secure 5G network. • Try AT&T Wireless free for 30 days. Keep your current service and number while you test drive our network from your compatible iPhone. Terms apply. Manage devices and usage • Easily manage all your devices, from smartphones and smartwatches to home internet equipment like Wi-Fi extenders. • Self-install eligible internet services with step-by-step guidance. • Assign devices to profiles, manage content and internet access, and track locations for peace of mind. • Track data usage across both wireless and internet services. Stay secure and connected • Block robocalls and spam with AT&T ActiveArmor®. • Stay connected during outages with internet backup (for eligible customers). • Monitor network-level security features from a single, easy-to-use dashboard. • Run network health checks and speed tests anytime. Get smarter help, powered by AI • Get help from Andi, AT&T’s AI assistant, for support, troubleshooting, and account questions. • Stay informed with timely updates, alerts, and account notifications.

About

Google Fi Wireless

This app provides a mobile phone plan with reliable 5G coverage, enhanced security, and international perks. Manage your service, track data, and access customer support all within the application.

Highlights
  • Ultra-reliable 5G coverage
  • Industry-leading security features
  • Top-priority data speeds
  • Hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs
  • International coverage
  • Unlimited calls and texts
  • Advanced spam call blocking
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Google Fi Wireless phone plans keep you connected with ultra-reliable 5G coverage, industry-leading security features, and plenty of perks at no extra cost.1 Get ahead with top-priority data speeds.2 Share your data to multiple devices – like laptops and tablets – with hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs.3,4 Plus, enjoy instant coverage when you travel internationally.5 All plans include: • Unlimited calls and texts 6 • Built-in Google account security to help protect you and your information • Advanced spam call blocking powered by Google AI 7 • VPN by Google to help shield your online activity 8 Use this app to manage your plan: • Start your service • Add people to your plan • Find deals on new phones • Switch to a different plan • Check your data usage • Get 24/7 customer support #1 carrier for overall satisfaction – PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards “A brilliantly designed app” – Tom’s Guide Note: You'll need to sign up for Google Fi Wireless before you can use the app. Google Fi is only available to US residents, and isn't intended for extended international use. 1 5G service not available in all areas. Speed and performance depend on factors like device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For more information, visit g.co/fi/broadband-facts. 2 Google Fi Wireless is not subject to data traffic deprioritization during times of high network usage. 3 High-speed hotspot tethering up to 25 GB/person on Unlimited Standard and 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium. Hotspot tethering counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. 4 High-speed data for cellular-enabled tablets and laptops, up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. You can connect up to four devices with data-only SIMs, and you can use the same SIM with multiple devices. 5 International high-speed data up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium, and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. Not intended for international use over 90 consecutive days. 6 Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages are an item of your data usage. If you are on an unlimited data plan, you will not incur any additional charges by sending RCS messages. 7 Blocks spam known to Google. May not detect all spam calls. 8 Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN by Google. Use of VPN by Google may increase data costs depending on your plan. Not available in all countries.

Screenshots

AT&T4 screens
Google Fi Wireless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AT&T at 4.8 against Google Fi Wireless's 4.4. AT&T also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (296K vs 20K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AT&T holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AT&T has 296K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of AT&T's written reviews are positive against 9% of Google Fi Wireless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AT&T ships an update every 9 days, Google Fi Wireless monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AT&T versus Google Fi Wireless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAT&TGoogle Fi Wireless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296K ratings) — better4.4 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews — better8.6% of reviews
Number of ratings296K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB203 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAT&T Services, Inc.Google

Customer experience

AT&T

All ratings293,032 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews4,741 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative76.4%

Google Fi Wireless

All ratings20,178 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive8.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative85.5%

User reviews

AT&T

From 296K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great customer service
  • 👍 Smooth app experience
  • 💡 Helpful features like account management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app
  • ⚠️ Complicated billing and account issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating customer service experience
  • 💸 Unexpected charges and fees

Google Fi Wireless

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌐 Convenient international service
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 📱 Works with iPhones

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Unreliable cellular coverage
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 💸 Unexpected/excessive charges
  • 📵 Inability to use basic features (e.g. WiFi calling)

Bugs and requests

AT&T

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account recognition problems
  • Inability to download or view billing statements
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Streamlined app navigation
  • Ability to easily view and manage account details
  • Improved integration between wireless and TV services

Google Fi Wireless

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Accounts being canceled without consent
  • Porting issues with phone numbers
  • Inconsistent service quality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved data plan options
  • Seamless network switching
  • Better iPhone integration

In-app purchases

None

AT&T

No in-app purchases

None

Google Fi Wireless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AT&T free?
AT&T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Google Fi Wireless free?
Google Fi Wireless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AT&T or Google Fi Wireless?
AT&T is rated higher. AT&T averages 4.8 out of 5 from 296K ratings, while Google Fi Wireless averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.
Do AT&T or Google Fi Wireless have ads?
Neither AT&T nor Google Fi Wireless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AT&T or Google Fi Wireless?
AT&T ships an update every 9 days, and Google Fi Wireless monthly. Most recently, AT&T was updated on November 5, 2026 and Google Fi Wireless on November 5, 2026.

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