# Google Drive vs Parallel Space

The clearest difference is ads: Google Drive at none against Parallel Space's shown. Google Drive also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (7.8M vs 3.2K). Parallel Space's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 Parallel Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.8M ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Google Drive's written reviews are positive against 80% of Parallel Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Parallel Space every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | Parallel Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8M** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [MyApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654400413) |

## 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, #53 Top Free, #200 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


### Parallel Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941)

Run multiple accounts for the same application simultaneously on your device. Keep personal and work accounts online at the same time without interference. Supports most social apps, allowing you to manage different accounts independently.

**Highlights:** Run multiple accounts simultaneously, Clone apps for separate accounts, Keep personal and work accounts online, Independent data storage per account, Supports most social applications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium Dual Account | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Useful app
- 🙏 Grateful for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and clunky
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Browser no longer supported
- Unable to open chats on iPhone
- Login issues with certain apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to clone more apps
- Ability to choose apps to clone
- Improved compatibility with social media apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Drive free?

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

### Is Parallel Space free?

Parallel Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Drive or Parallel Space?

Google Drive is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8M ratings, while Parallel Space averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Google Drive or Parallel Space have ads?

Parallel Space shows ads; Google Drive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Drive or Parallel Space?

Google Drive ships an update weekly, and Parallel Space every 7 months. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on September 24, 2026 and Parallel Space on September 23, 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.*