# Google Chrome vs Passwords

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Passwords at none against Google Chrome's 25. Passwords also leads on ads (none vs shown). Google Chrome's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Passwords asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Chrome against 4.7 for Passwords. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9M and 797K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 64% of Passwords's.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Passwords every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Passwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews) | [4.7 (797K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwords/id6473799789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 797K |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #33 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


### Passwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwords/id6473799789)

Securely store and manage all your passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi credentials in one encrypted location. Quickly sign into websites and apps with autofill, and sync your information across devices for easy access on the go. Receive alerts for compromised passwords and manage two-factor authentication codes.

**Highlights:** Securely save passwords and passkeys, Autofill into websites and apps, Seamless cross-device sync, Two-factor verification code management, Data leak compromise alerts, Wi-Fi password access and sharing, Shared password groups

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy access to passwords
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Convenient password sharing
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices
- 👍 Helpful security warnings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Passwords not always saving correctly
- 🐛 Difficulty updating existing passwords
- 🐛 Blank/crashing app on some devices
- 👎 Limited customization options
- 👎 Lack of support for non-Apple devices

**Reported bugs**

- Passwords not syncing properly across devices
- App failing to recognize updated passwords
- Compatibility issues with certain websites/apps

**Requested features**

- Add ability to store credit cards, notes, and other sensitive information
- Improve password organization with folders/tags
- Allow custom password generation settings
- Integrate with more 2FA apps beyond just Apple's
- Provide option to set a master password for the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Passwords free?

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

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

Google Chrome and Passwords are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9M and 797K ratings respectively.

### Do Google Chrome or Passwords have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; Passwords does not.

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

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Passwords every 7 months. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 25, 2026 and Passwords on September 26, 2026.

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