Comparison

Google Chrome vs Browser and Documents Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

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
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

Browser and Documents Plus

Manage and browse files and documents on your iOS device with a robust download manager and web browser. Organize files in folders, edit documents, and extract archives. Supports iCloud, Camera Roll, and iTunes file sharing.

Highlights
  • Full-featured download manager
  • Web browser with bookmarks
  • File organization and editing
  • Extract zip archives
  • Support for 100+ file formats
  • iCloud and iTunes file sharing
Features
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Download and browse files and documents on your iPhone, iPod or iPad like on your computer. No limits on storage or downloads! √ Full-featured Download Manager Auto-correct file name, fast speed, safe pause and resume downloads. Background modes support. √ Web-browser like Safari with bookmarks Tap and hold to start download, or simply click the link. Private browsing by default. Multiple tabs. Custom search engine and user-agent. Favourites grid. √ File Manager Edit files, organize files in folders. Extract zip archives. Work with doc xls pdf ppt txt html rtf and 100+ formats. √ iCloud, Camera Roll and iTunes file sharing support. √ Open In files in other apps! ATTENTION: you can not download mp3 or YouTube videos with this app.

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
Browser and Documents Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Google Chrome at Free against Browser and Documents Plus's $1.99. Google Chrome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 4.9K). Browser and Documents Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Google Chrome is free to download; Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99 up front. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Browser and Documents Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 61% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Browser and Documents Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Google Chrome versus Browser and Documents Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChromeBrowser and Documents Plus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better4.5 (4.9K ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better60.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9M — better4.9K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGoogleDownload Apps

Customer experience

Google Chrome

All ratings3,860,939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews7,522 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

Browser and Documents Plus

All ratings4,943 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Google Chrome

From 3.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search results
  • 💤 Slow page loading
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

Browser and Documents Plus

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to download
  • 🔒 Offline listening
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't download anything
  • 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
  • 🐛 Unsupported URL error
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

Browser and Documents Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passcode/Face ID not working
  • Inability to download YouTube videos
  • Inability to download from certain sites
  • Crashing when switching apps or receiving calls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Playlist support
  • Ability to import downloads from free version
  • Ability to download higher quality videos
  • Ability to download from more sites

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year
None

Browser and Documents Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Browser and Documents Plus free?
Browser and Documents Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Browser and Documents Plus?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Browser and Documents Plus averages 4.5 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Google Chrome or Browser and Documents Plus have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; Browser and Documents Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Browser and Documents Plus?
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Browser and Documents Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 30, 2026 and Browser and Documents Plus on September 28, 2026.

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