# Google Chrome vs Magnet Linker

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against Magnet Linker's 4.2. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 741) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Magnet Linker's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 61%). 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 Magnet Linker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 741, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 71% of Magnet Linker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Magnet Linker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Magnet Linker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.2 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-linker/id1507795808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 741 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Alain Stulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/899533224) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #35 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


### Magnet Linker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-linker/id1507795808)

This app bypasses iOS limitations, allowing you to easily copy magnet:// links from websites and other apps. Once redirected, you can quickly copy the link to your clipboard for sharing or use with other tools. It simplifies managing magnet links on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Copy magnet:// links, Bypass iOS limitations, Redirect magnet links, Share links easily, Simple link management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro (Special Offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Linker Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as expected
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Does exactly what it claims
- 👍 Solves a specific problem
- 👍 Useful for iOS users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on Safari
- 🐛 Confirmation popup blocks keyboard shortcuts
- 🔒 Requires credit/debit card

**Reported bugs**

- Magnet links don't work/pop up
- Last magnet URL cannot be cleared

**Requested features**

- Safari extension to copy magnet links
- Ability to turn magnet links into .torrent files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Magnet Linker free?

Magnet Linker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Magnet Linker?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Magnet Linker averages 4.2 from 741 ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Magnet Linker have ads?

Both Google Chrome and Magnet Linker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Magnet Linker?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Magnet Linker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Magnet Linker 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.*