# Microsoft OneDrive vs Google One

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft OneDrive at 487K against Google One's 23K. Google One's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 20%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Google One sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft OneDrive against 4.7 for Google One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 487K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Microsoft OneDrive's written reviews are positive against 28% of Google One's.

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, Google One fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneDrive | Google One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews) | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-one/id1451784328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **27.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #45 |
| Size | 356 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, File sharing and management, Document scanning and editing, Offline file access, Personal Vault for enhanced security, Version history and ransomware recovery

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
- 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing or corrupted files
- Inability to access offline files
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

**Requested features**

- Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
- Improve photo/video organization and sorting
- Enhance PDF markup capabilities
- Allow customization of default save locations
- Integrate better with iOS Files app


### Google One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-one/id1451784328)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Productivity, #56 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Safely back up your phone's photos, contacts, and messages to the cloud. Manage your Google account storage across Drive, Gmail, and Photos, and easily free up space. Upgrade for more storage and benefits.

**Highlights:** Phone backup (photos, contacts, messages), Cloud storage management, Free up space tool, Storage upgrade options, Cross-service storage view

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient storage management
- 👍 Helpful for organizing files
- 🤖 Integrates with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Poor account security and refund policies
- 💸 Misleading subscription offers
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disconnects internet connectivity
- Inability to disable VPN within app
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow changing VPN location
- Improve offline functionality
- Add duplicate file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

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

### Is Google One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneDrive or Google One?

Microsoft OneDrive and Google One are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 487K and 23K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft OneDrive or Google One have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneDrive nor Google One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneDrive or Google One?

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, and Google One fortnightly. Most recently, Microsoft OneDrive was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google One on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft OneDrive or Google One?

Microsoft OneDrive currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Google One at #45. 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.*