# Google Chrome vs UC Browser

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Chrome at 3.9M against UC Browser's 4.9K. Google Chrome also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#2 vs #131). UC Browser's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UC Browser sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 74% of UC Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, UC Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | UC Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #131 |
| Size | 410 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [UCWEB SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817323327) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #56 Top Free (US App Store)

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Google Search and Lens integration, Enhanced protection mode, Password manager, Cross-device sync, Tab groups, Autofill

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| 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 (400 GB) | $4.99 | 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 |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing


### UC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private and secure browsing experience with a built-in VPN and incognito mode. It features professional search tools, smooth video streaming, AI translation, and an ad blocker for an optimized online experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN for secure browsing, Incognito mode for privacy, Professional search tools, Smooth video streaming, AI translation, Ad blocker, Data saving technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UC VPN premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $2.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $5.99 | per month |
| UC VPN premium | $9.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $59.99 | per year |
| UC VPN premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| UC Drive premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $17.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 👍 Useful video player features
- 🔒 Ad blocking capabilities
- 💡 Customizable home page

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Removed useful features (dark mode, custom backgrounds)
- 🙁 Lost user data after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find downloaded files and media
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating screen
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually add frequently used websites
- Improve video playback and subtitle support
- Integrate with other apps (e.g., share downloaded files)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is UC Browser free?

UC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or UC Browser?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while UC Browser averages 4.4 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or UC Browser have ads?

Both Google Chrome and UC Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or UC Browser?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and UC Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 28, 2026 and UC Browser on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Chrome or UC Browser?

Google Chrome currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and UC Browser at #131. 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.*