# Google Chrome vs Offline

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Chrome at 4M against Offline's 138K. Google Chrome also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 49%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Offline's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Chrome against 4.6 for Offline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 4M ratings behind it against 138K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 49% of Offline's.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Offline every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.6 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 138K |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 48.9% 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 | 403 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [SAEED ABDULLAH ALHAJRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455094301) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #37 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


### Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-files-browser-vpn/id1557618225)

Manage files, browse privately with a VPN, and play media offline. Features include camera search, ad-free browsing, and password protection for enhanced privacy and digital control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing with VPN, Ad-free browsing experience, Password protection for apps and folders, File downloader and manager, Offline music and video playback, Lens camera search, QR code generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for offline listening
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 🚀 Convenient for road trips/travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues/bugs
- 🐛 Crashing/freezing issues
- 🐛 Music files disappearing
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Incorrect song titles

**Reported bugs**

- Download button not showing up
- Inability to download certain content
- Sudden deletion of downloaded files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Playlist management features
- Background playback
- Video to audio conversion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Offline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Offline?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Offline averages 4.6 from 138K ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Offline have ads?

Both Google Chrome and Offline show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Offline?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Offline every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on October 29, 2026 and Offline on October 29, 2026.

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