# Google Chrome vs Browser & Offline File Storage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Chrome at 61% against Browser & Offline File Storage's 27%. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 32K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Browser & Offline File Storage's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Browser & Offline File Storage sells 5 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 32K, 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 27% of Browser & Offline File Storage's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Browser & Offline File Storage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-offline-file-storage/id970487401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Yurii Kobets](https://appshunter.io/developer/554547376) |

## 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


### Browser & Offline File Storage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-offline-file-storage/id970487401)

Browse the web and manage files offline with this app. It features a robust file manager, supports various audio and video formats, and allows secure web surfing. Transfer files to your computer via Wi-Fi and organize your documents and media with ease.

**Highlights:** Offline web browsing, File management, Audio and video playback, Wi-Fi file transfer, Passcode lock, Playlist creation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access: unlock features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access: unlock features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access: unlock features | $5.99 | per month |
| Full access: unlock features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full access: unlock features | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ⚡️ Fast download speeds
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with constant ads
- 🔍 Lack of organization and file management features
- 📥 Unreliable and inconsistent download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Downloaded files not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to download content

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize downloaded files into folders
- Option to save downloads directly to device storage
- Better support for a wider range of websites and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Browser & Offline File Storage free?

Browser & Offline File Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Browser & Offline File Storage?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Browser & Offline File Storage averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Browser & Offline File Storage have ads?

Both Google Chrome and Browser & Offline File Storage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Browser & Offline File Storage?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Browser & Offline File Storage weekly. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Browser & Offline File Storage on September 24, 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.*