# Google Drive vs NoteSay Filelock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | NoteSay Filelock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesay-filelock/id6740850989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Roxana Cazacu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771637042) |

## 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, #75 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


### NoteSay Filelock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesay-filelock/id6740850989)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*