# Google Chrome vs Browser and Documents Plus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Browser and Documents Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-plus/id979402624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Download Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/979401800) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

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

**Currently charting:** #3 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 and Documents Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-documents-plus/id979402624)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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