# Google Drive vs Video Remover

The clearest difference is rating: Google Drive at 4.8 against Video Remover's 4.2. Google Drive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.9M vs 102). Video Remover's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.9M ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Google Drive's written reviews are positive against 50% of Video Remover's.

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Video Remover every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | Video Remover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews)** | [4.2 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-remover-storage-cleaner/id1549460187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9M** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 449 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Drive

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #16 Top Grossing · Productivity, #91 Top Free (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


### Video Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-remover-storage-cleaner/id1549460187)

Efficiently manage your video files to free up storage space. View file sizes and playback durations in a list, and compare videos side-by-side with previews to make informed deletion choices.

**Highlights:** Remove videos efficiently, Check file size and play time, Compare videos with previews, Sort videos by play time or width (Pro), Simultaneous video playback (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Drive free?

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

### Is Video Remover free?

Video Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Drive or Video Remover?

Google Drive is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9M ratings, while Video Remover averages 4.2 from 102 ratings.

### Do Google Drive or Video Remover have ads?

Video Remover shows ads; Google Drive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Drive or Video Remover?

Google Drive ships an update weekly, and Video Remover every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Remover on October 29, 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.*