# G vs Vandal

The clearest difference is price: Vandal at Free against G's $2.99. Vandal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). G's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vandal is free to download; G costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Vandal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 15 respectively.

G ships an update every 2 months, Vandal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | Vandal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-whizz-plus-for-google-apps-the-1-apps-browser/id368305725/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Richard A Bloomfield Jr.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560245131) | [Vandal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674047190) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-whizz-plus-for-google-apps-the-1-apps-browser/id368305725)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Access your favorite Google and social media services easily with this comprehensive browser. It offers support for multiple accounts, enhanced sharing, and robust customization options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Access Google and social apps, Support for multiple Google accounts, App passcode protection, Infinite theme colors, Enhanced sharing to social networks, Multitasking support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 All Google apps in one place
- 👍 Convenient access to Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.
- ⭐ Great app overall
- 💯 Excellent functionality
- 🔒 Secure access to Google accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Laggy performance and slow load times
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web versions
- 📧 Issues with email attachments and signatures
- 🔔 Unreliable push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar not syncing properly
- Facebook integration not working as expected
- Google Talk/Chat functionality not reliable
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links and attachments

**Requested features**

- Offline access to Google Docs and Calendar
- Ability to customize app interface and remove unused features
- Integration with more Google services like Google Voice and Contacts
- Improved multi-account support and switching


### Vandal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608)

Discover and describe local places using user-generated tags instead of traditional reviews.  Become a culture curator by tagging spots and building a following for your unique descriptions.

**Highlights:** Tag-based local exploration, User-generated place descriptions, Tag ownership and follower system, Potential for tag marketplace, Leaderboards for street cred, Meetup and RSVP platform

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

G costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vandal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, G or Vandal?

Vandal is rated higher. G averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Vandal averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do G or Vandal have ads?

Neither G nor Vandal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or Vandal?

G ships an update every 2 months, and Vandal monthly. Most recently, G was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vandal on November 7, 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.*