# Microsoft OneDrive vs Google Calendar

Microsoft OneDrive and Google Calendar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Google Calendar's written reviews are positive against 19% of Microsoft OneDrive's. Google Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is ratings volume (488K vs 133K). 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 Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 488K and 133K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Microsoft OneDrive's written reviews are positive against 38% of Google Calendar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, Google Calendar weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneDrive | Google Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (488K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews)** | [4.5 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **488K** | 133K |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #19 | #19 |
| Size | 355 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| 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, #28 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, back up, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Access documents offline, scan physical items into digital format, and collaborate on Office documents in real time. Offers 5 GB free storage with options to upgrade for more.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, File sharing with notifications, Document scanning and markup, Search by content and image tags, Personal Vault for sensitive files, Version history for file recovery, Real-time collaboration on Office docs

**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 Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Productivity, #187 Top Free (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your schedule and events efficiently. It automatically adds appointments from Gmail, supports multiple calendars, and offers customizable views and widgets. Collaborate with others by sharing calendars and integrating with Google Meet.

**Highlights:** Automatic event import from Gmail, Multiple calendar support (Google, Exchange, iCloud), Shared calendars for collaboration, Customizable views (day, week, month), Task management alongside events, Widgets and Apple Watch complications, Google Meet integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📅 Integrates with email and other calendars
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🤝 Ability to share calendars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 📆 Date on app icon doesn't change
- 🔀 Difficulty editing and managing events
- 🌈 Limited color options

**Reported bugs**

- Events not syncing properly between app and web versions
- Incorrect time zone changes for events
- New events automatically added to wrong calendar

**Requested features**

- Allow recurring events on specific days (e.g. 2nd Wednesday of the month)
- Add ability to set reminders for event end times
- Integrate with more email/calendar providers beyond Gmail
- Provide more customization options for event colors and icons
- Display the current date on the app icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

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

### Is Google Calendar free?

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

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

Microsoft OneDrive is rated higher. Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 488K ratings, while Google Calendar averages 4.5 from 133K ratings.

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

Neither Microsoft OneDrive nor Google Calendar shows ads.

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

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, and Google Calendar weekly. Most recently, Microsoft OneDrive was updated on November 9, 2026 and Google Calendar on November 9, 2026.

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

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