# Google Chrome vs Contacts Sync

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against Contacts Sync's 4.3. Google Chrome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 20). Contacts Sync's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Contacts Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Contacts Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Haresh Purbiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643672119) |

## 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


### Contacts Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886)

Easily back up, export, and restore your phone's contacts without a computer. This app helps you find and merge duplicate entries, ensuring your address book stays organized and secure. Supports multiple export formats and cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** Contact backup to secure cloud storage, Export contacts in VCF, XLS, CSV formats, Find and merge duplicate contacts, Restore contacts from backup files, Automatic daily, weekly, monthly backups, Export backups via third-party apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact backup PRO - weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contact backup PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Contact backup PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Contacts Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Contacts Sync?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Contacts Sync averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Contacts Sync have ads?

Both Google Chrome and Contacts Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Contacts Sync?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Contacts Sync on July 8, 2026.

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