# Google Drive vs Pocket Docs

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Drive at 7.8M against Pocket Docs's 40. Google Drive also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). Pocket Docs's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pocket Docs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Docs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.8M ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Google Drive's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Docs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Pocket Docs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | Pocket Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews) | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8M** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Evgeniy Konev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487847911) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Productivity, #15 Top Grossing · Productivity, #52 Top Free, #199 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Securely store, organize, and access your files from any device. Collaborate with others, scan documents, and search for content with ease. Offers advanced features for businesses and individuals.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage, File organization, Cross-device access, Document scanning, File sharing and permissions, Offline access, AI-powered insights (Workspace)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure file backup
- 👍 Easy file sharing and collaboration
- 👍 Accessible from any device
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other Google apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable uploads and syncing
- 🔍 Difficult file organization and navigation
- 🔍 Limited editing capabilities within the app
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent file upload and download performance

**Requested features**

- Allow bulk file/folder management
- Improve offline file access and editing
- Integrate more advanced productivity tools
- Enhance search and file organization features


### Pocket Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813)

Securely store and manage your documents and QR codes locally on your device. Scan, upload, and organize PDFs with custom fields for easy data retrieval. Access everything offline and share documents via email or other platforms.

**Highlights:** Local device storage, Offline access, Built-in scanner, Custom document fields, QR code storage, PDF export and sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Documents Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Drive free?

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

### Is Pocket Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Drive or Pocket Docs?

Pocket Docs is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8M ratings, while Pocket Docs averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do Google Drive or Pocket Docs have ads?

Neither Google Drive nor Pocket Docs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Drive or Pocket Docs?

Google Drive ships an update weekly, and Pocket Docs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Docs on September 21, 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.*