Comparison

Google Drive vs Link to Windows

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

Head to head
About

Google Drive

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
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Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any device. With Drive, you can: • Safely store and access your files anywhere • Edit and store 100+ file types, including PDFs, Office files, videos and more • Scan and upload paper documents using your device’s camera • Quickly access recent and important files • Search for files by name and content • Filter files by type, last modified date and more • Share and set permissions for files and folders • View your content on the go while offline • Receive notifications about important activity on your files Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Drive functionality, including: • Using AI to summarize information, retrieve quick facts, and surface insights from your files • Security and management controls for admins to help meet data compliance needs • Sharing files and folders directly with groups or teams within your organization • Creating a shared drive to store all of your team’s content • Requesting electronic signatures and manage vendor agreements, customer contracts, and more Learn more about Google Apps update policy: https://support.google.com/a/answer/6288871 Google accounts get 15GB of storage, shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. For additional storage, you can upgrade to Google Workspace or Google One as an in-app purchase. Storage subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your iTunes Account, and automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en_US/policies/privacy Google Drive Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/drive/terms-of-service Follow us for more: X: https://x.com/googleworkspace and https://x.com/googledrive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace/

About

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

Google Drive4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Drive at 4.8 against Link to Windows's 4.0. Google Drive also leads on ratings volume (7.9M vs 16K) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Link to Windows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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. Google Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Link to Windows asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.9M ratings behind it against 16K, 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 56% of Link to Windows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Drive versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DriveLink to Windows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9M ratings) — better4.0 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9M — better16K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better#15
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size446 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Google Drive

All ratings7,859,924 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews4,472 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative29.1%

Link to Windows

All ratings16,293 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews4,535 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral14.2%
Negative29.7%

User reviews

Google Drive

From 7.9M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Link to Windows

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
  • 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
  • 🔋 Battery level display on PC
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
  • 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
  • 📷 Inability to send/receive media
  • 🔇 Poor call quality

Bugs and requests

Google Drive

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Google Drive

Subscriptions9
  • 100 GB1 Month trial4 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB$19.991 Year
  • 200 GB$29.991 Year
None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Drive free?
Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Drive or Link to Windows?
Google Drive is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9M ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 16K ratings.
Do Google Drive or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither Google Drive nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Drive or Link to Windows?
Google Drive ships an update weekly, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on October 15, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Google Drive or Link to Windows?
Google Drive currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Link to Windows at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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