# Google Chrome vs Opera GX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera GX at none against Google Chrome's 25. Opera GX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). Google Chrome's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 97K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Opera GX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Chrome against 4.8 for Opera GX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 97K, 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 75% of Opera GX's.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Opera GX monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Opera GX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews) | **[4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-gx/id1559740799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 97K |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #31 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


### Opera GX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-gx/id1559740799)

This mobile browser is designed for gamers, offering custom themes, integrated gaming news and deals, and seamless link sharing between devices. It provides a fast, private browsing experience with built-in security features like an ad blocker.

**Highlights:** Customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for game deals and news, My Flow for cross-device link sharing, Fast Action Button navigation, Built-in ad blocker, Cryptojacking protection

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure with built-in ad blocker and VPN
- 👍 Highly customizable UI and themes
- 💡 Useful gaming-focused features like GX Corner
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync with 'My Flow'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High RAM and battery usage
- 👎 Lack of bookmarks and account sync on mobile
- 👎 Missing key features from desktop version
- 👎 Cluttered interface with too many options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to rearrange tabs
- Private mode not saving tabs
- Ad blocker not working consistently
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
- Frequent crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarks and account sync across devices
- Improve tab management and organization
- Implement dark mode and more customization options
- Expand gaming-related features and integrations
- Optimize performance and reduce resource usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Opera GX free?

Opera GX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Opera GX?

Opera GX is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Opera GX averages 4.8 from 97K ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Opera GX have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; Opera GX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Opera GX?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Opera GX monthly. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 25, 2026 and Opera GX on September 25, 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.*