Comparison

Google Drive vs NoteSay Filelock

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

NoteSay Filelock

Organize, secure, and enhance your productivity with tools for note-taking, file management, and app locking. Features include voice-to-text, a focus timer with statistics, and QR code scanning. Unlock premium features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Note and folder organization
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Customizable focus timer with statistics
  • File management for documents and media
  • App locking with passcode
  • QR code scanning and saving
Features
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NoteSay Filelock – The ultimate app for organizing, securing, and enhancing your productivity. Manage your notes, folders, and files while safeguarding your privacy with powerful features like Voice to Text, Focus Timer, and App Lock. Notes & Folders Create and organize notes effortlessly. Use folders to categorize and manage your information. Voice-to-Text: Transform spoken words into written notes instantly. Share, pin, and tag your notes for better accessibility. Focus Timer with Statistics Boost productivity using the customizable Focus Timer. Track your progress with detailed statistics: Day, Week, and Month views. Focus modes for tasks like Study, Work, or Exercise. File Manager Manage documents, media, and audio with ease. Organize files by date, name, or type. Import photos, videos, and files directly into the app. App Lock & Passcode Protection Lock sensitive apps with a passcode. Enhance privacy by blocking unauthorized access. QR Scan Scan QR codes for URLs, geolocations, Wi-Fi, and more. Save contact details or send emails directly via scanned codes. With NoteSay Filelock, keep your files and data secure while maximizing your productivity. Unlock Your Productivity – Try for Free! Jot down your thoughts with 3 notes. Organize up to 5 files effortlessly in File Manager. Create and store 5 QR codes for quick access. Protect your privacy by locking 1 app in App Locker. Stay Ahead with NoteSay Filelock Unlock exclusive updates and features with our subscription! Automatic Renewal: Seamlessly stay subscribed unless canceled 24 hours before renewal. Full Control: Manage your plan anytime in Account Settings. Your Agreement: Subscribing means you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Dive into innovation—visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Learn more via the provided https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tuK0OBt7LYaG8bJ7PVE2TSHfnKUp24ShHRuiPmoq-A/edit?usp=sharing link. Download now and take control of your digital life! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tuK0OBt7LYaG8bJ7PVE2TSHfnKUp24ShHRuiPmoq-A/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tuK0OBt7LYaG8bJ7PVE2TSHfnKUp24ShHRuiPmoq-A/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Google Drive4 screens
NoteSay Filelock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Drive at 7.8M against NoteSay Filelock's 1. Google Drive also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). NoteSay Filelock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and NoteSay Filelock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteSay Filelock 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Drive ships an update weekly, NoteSay Filelock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Google Drive versus NoteSay Filelock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DriveNoteSay Filelock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.8M ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8M — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleRoxana Cazacu

Customer experience

Google Drive

All ratings7,811,107 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews4,274 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative28.9%

NoteSay Filelock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NoteSay Filelock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

NoteSay Filelock

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$14.997 Days

Questions

Is Google Drive free?
Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteSay Filelock free?
NoteSay Filelock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Drive or NoteSay Filelock?
NoteSay Filelock is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8M ratings, while NoteSay Filelock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Google Drive or NoteSay Filelock have ads?
Neither Google Drive nor NoteSay Filelock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Drive or NoteSay Filelock?
Google Drive ships an update weekly, and NoteSay Filelock monthly. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on September 26, 2026 and NoteSay Filelock on June 8, 2026.

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