# Google Drive vs Link to Windows

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.

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.

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.

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | Link to Windows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews)** | [4.0 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9M** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #14 |
| Size | 446 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Drive

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Productivity, #14 Top Grossing · Productivity, #73 Top Free, #190 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


### Link to Windows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Productivity, #110 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 19, 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 #14. 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.*