Comparison

Truecaller vs Google Chrome

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

Head to head
About

Truecaller

Identify and block unwanted calls, search unknown numbers, and protect your family. Stay connected globally with seamless mobile data for travel. Trusted by millions for smart spam detection and communication safety.

Highlights
  • Identify and block spam calls
  • Search unknown phone numbers
  • Family Protection for loved ones
  • Global mobile data with eSIM
  • Smart spam detection
  • Unlimited number lookups (Premium)
Features
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With Truecaller, you can identify and block spam calls, search unknown numbers, and help protect your family with Family Protection. With Truecaller Travel eSIM, you can now stay connected worldwide with seamless mobile data while traveling. Trusted by over 500 million users, Truecaller uses smart spam detection to help protect you from unwanted calls, scams, and fraud while keeping your communication safe and under control. CALLER ID & SPAM BLOCKING • A new Caller ID experience on iPhone with iOS 18.2 and above • Automatically identify spam, fraud, scam, and robocalls before you pick up • View and search previously identified calls directly in the Phone app • Block unwanted callers and reduce spam calls • Enable spam identification via Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification • A paid subscription is required to access this feature TRUECALLER FAMILY PLAN: PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES Share Truecaller Premium with your family and help keep your loved ones protected from spam, scam, and fraud calls. • Add up to 4 family members to your plan • Share Premium benefits with your family • Help your loved ones identify spam and fraud calls • Keep your family safer from unwanted callers • One subscription for the whole family TRUECALLER eSIM: GLOBAL DATA FOR TRAVEL Stay connected worldwide with Truecaller eSIM — fast, secure, and reliable mobile data wherever you travel. • Coverage in 155 countries across Europe, Americas, Asia, and more • Instant activation — no physical SIM required • Affordable prepaid plans with transparent pricing • No hidden roaming fees or unexpected charges • Flexible data options for any trip duration • Secure, stable connectivity wherever you go Available for users from selected markets: Italy, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, Finland, Czech Rep., Denmark, Hungary, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria IDENTIFY ANY NUMBER • Search any phone number to find the name and relevant information • Works for both local and international numbers • Easily search numbers from your call history via share extension TRUECALLER PREMIUM: UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Automatically identify and block spam calls • Remove all ads • Unlimited number lookups • See who viewed your profile • Family Plan for up to 4 members • Premium badge on your profile • Auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new users Truecaller respects your privacy. Your phonebook is never made searchable or public. Terms of use: https://www.truecaller.com/terms-of-service Please note: Payment for auto-renewing subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings.

About

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure browsing
  • Google Search and Lens integration
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device sync
  • Tab groups
  • Autofill
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

Screenshots

Truecaller4 screens
Google Chrome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Chrome at 61% against Truecaller's 22%. Google Chrome also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4M vs 253K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Truecaller sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 4M ratings behind it against 253K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Truecaller's written reviews are positive against 61% of Google Chrome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Truecaller versus Google Chrome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruecallerGoogle Chrome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (253K ratings)4.7 (4M ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.3% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings253K4M — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40#2 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB403 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTrue Software Scandinavia ABGoogle

Customer experience

Truecaller

All ratings252,797 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,684 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative72.8%

Google Chrome

All ratings4,026,094 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews8,275 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

Truecaller

From 253K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks spam calls
  • 💡 Useful caller ID feature
  • 👍 Helps identify scammers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔋 Increased spam calls after installation

Google Chrome

From 4M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search results
  • 💤 Slow page loading
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

Bugs and requests

Truecaller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Failure to update spam database regularly
  • Inability to block private/unknown numbers
  • Compatibility issues on newer iOS devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Automatic spam call blocking
  • Better integration with phone's native features
  • More transparent privacy practices

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Truecaller

Subscriptions11
  • Renewable Ad Free Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Renewable Assistant Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Renewable Connect Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller AI Renewable Month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Truecaller AI Renewable Month$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Connect1 Year trial$74.991 Year
  • Truecaller Premium Yearly1 Month trial$74.991 Year
  • Truecaller Premium Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
Show 13 more
  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Truecaller free?
Truecaller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Truecaller or Google Chrome?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Truecaller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 253K ratings, while Google Chrome averages 4.7 from 4M ratings.
Do Truecaller or Google Chrome have ads?
Both Truecaller and Google Chrome show ads.
Which is updated more often, Truecaller or Google Chrome?
Truecaller ships an update weekly, and Google Chrome weekly. Most recently, Truecaller was updated on November 3, 2026 and Google Chrome on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Truecaller or Google Chrome?
Truecaller currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and Google Chrome at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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