# WhatsApp vs Google Meet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Meet at none against WhatsApp's 10. Google Meet also leads on ads (none vs shown). WhatsApp's advantage is ratings volume (19M vs 2.3M) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatsApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Google Meet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WhatsApp against 4.8 for Google Meet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatsApp has 19M ratings behind it against 2.3M, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WhatsApp's written reviews are positive against 45% of Google Meet's.

WhatsApp ships an update every 4 days, Google Meet weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatsApp | Google Meet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp/id310633997/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19M** | 2.3M |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #14 |
| Size | 392 MB | 599 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhatsApp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310634000) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp/id310633997)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #20 Top Free, #39 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Organize groups, share moments, and make plans with features like polls and live location sharing. Enjoy private conversations with end-to-end encryption across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Group messaging and calling, End-to-end encryption, Live location sharing, Polls for decision making, HD photo and video sharing, Disappearing messages, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads (1 account) | $4.00 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great communication tool
- 🌍 Connects people globally
- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 📱 Versatile features (calls, video, groups)
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, notification issues)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🙈 Lack of customization and control (status, groups)
- 📤 Backup and restore issues
- 🚫 Arbitrary account bans

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing issues
- Notification problems (missing, delayed)
- Backup and restore failures
- Arbitrary account bans with poor support

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve group management features
- Allow more customization of status and notifications
- Enhance backup and restore functionality
- Provide better customer support and appeal process


### Google Meet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Social Networking, #199 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends, family, and colleagues through high-quality video calls and meetings. Schedule calls, send video messages, or join spontaneous conversations. Integrates with Google Workspace apps for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** High-quality video and audio, Spontaneous calls and scheduled meetings, Real-time translated captions, In-call chat and emojis, Screen sharing, Customizable backgrounds and effects, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 High-quality video and audio
- 💡 Cross-platform compatibility
- 🤝 Allows communication with non-iPhone users
- 😊 Overall positive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and disconnections
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔇 Audio issues like echoes and delays
- 📵 Inability to use without a phone number
- 🤔 Confusing UI and limited features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Video freezes when moving away from WiFi
- Inability to answer calls or end them properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add screen sharing capability
- Implement group chat and texting features
- Allow customization of user profiles and group chats
- Improve compatibility with older devices and operating systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatsApp free?

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

### Is Google Meet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhatsApp or Google Meet?

Google Meet is rated higher. WhatsApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19M ratings, while Google Meet averages 4.8 from 2.3M ratings.

### Do WhatsApp or Google Meet have ads?

WhatsApp shows ads; Google Meet does not.

### Which is updated more often, WhatsApp or Google Meet?

WhatsApp ships an update every 4 days, and Google Meet weekly. Most recently, WhatsApp was updated on November 9, 2026 and Google Meet on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WhatsApp or Google Meet?

WhatsApp currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Google Meet at #14. 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.*