# Google Chrome vs Files

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Chrome at 61% against Files's 0%. Google Chrome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Files's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Files every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | — |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Rakesh Bhadani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647133078) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #45 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


### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-documents-manager/id6736647394)

Organize, access, and manage all your files and documents in one place. This app supports various file formats, cloud storage integration, and built-in viewers for media and documents. Easily share files and access them offline.

**Highlights:** Seamless file organization, Powerful search and filters, Support for multiple file formats, Cloud storage integration, File sharing and exporting, Built-in media player and document viewer, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Files free?

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

### Do Google Chrome or Files have ads?

Both Google Chrome and Files show ads.

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

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Files every 12 months. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on November 3, 2026 and Files on October 24, 2026.

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