Comparison

Google Chrome vs weBoost

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

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
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

weBoost

Enhance your cellular signal strength with this app designed to work with a specific signal booster system. It provides installation guidance, helps locate nearby cell towers for optimal performance, and offers offline access to booster information.

Highlights
  • Pinpoint nearest cell tower
  • Step-by-step installation guides
  • How-to videos
  • Optimize performance by locating towers
  • Offline booster information download
Features
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Boost Cell Signal Anywhere Get the most from your weBoost Cell Signal Booster with the weBoost App. This app will guide you through installation and best practices for weBoost signal boosters for home, business, and in your vehicle. Use this app to: • Pinpoint the nearest cell tower • Install your weBoost with step-by-step installation guides • Watch intuitive how-to-videos • Locate nearby cell towers to optimize performance • Download booster information for offline use

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
weBoost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against weBoost's 3.1. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 69) and review sentiment (61% vs 36%). weBoost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 36% of weBoost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, weBoost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Google Chrome versus weBoost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChromeweBoost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better3.1 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9M — better69
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGoogleWilson Electronics LLC

Customer experience

Google Chrome

All ratings3,860,939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews7,441 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

weBoost

All ratings69 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

weBoost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year
None

weBoost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is weBoost free?
weBoost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or weBoost?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while weBoost averages 3.1 from 69 ratings.
Do Google Chrome or weBoost have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; weBoost does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or weBoost?
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and weBoost every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and weBoost on August 20, 2026.

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