# Google Chrome vs X Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against X Browser's 3.7. Google Chrome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 49). X Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 X Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 67% of X Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, X Browser every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | X Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [3.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-browser/id6474658500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 408 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Krishna Chitaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720136145) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #40 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


### X Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-browser/id6474658500)

Browse the web securely and privately with a fast, all-in-one application. Enjoy features like incognito mode, multiple tabs, and customizable search engines for an enhanced online experience.

**Highlights:** Secure and private browsing, Multiple tabs support, Bookmark functionality, Customizable search engine, Built-in video browsing, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is X Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or X Browser?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while X Browser averages 3.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or X Browser have ads?

Both Google Chrome and X Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or X Browser?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and X Browser every 29 months. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on October 1, 2026 and X Browser on September 19, 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.*