# DataLogger vs Google Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Google Cloud at 3.4 against DataLogger's 2.0. Google Cloud also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). DataLogger's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Google Cloud holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cloud has 105 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DataLogger's written reviews are positive against 29% of Google Cloud's.

DataLogger ships an update every 4 months, Google Cloud weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataLogger | Google Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datalogger/id611115496/reviews) | **[3.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSR Electronics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/611115499) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### DataLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datalogger/id611115496)

Control MSR data loggers from your mobile device. Configure loggers, view sensor data in real-time, and upload recordings to the cloud. Connects to multiple loggers via Bluetooth Low Energy.

**Highlights:** Control MSR data loggers, Configure logger settings, View sensor data online, Record sensor data, Upload data to MSR Smart Cloud, Connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Google Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814)

Manage your Google Cloud services on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor billing, status, and critical issues. Create custom dashboards, access Cloud Shell, and SSH into VMs for direct control.

**Highlights:** Cloud service management, Billing and status monitoring, Customizable dashboards, Compute Engine/App Engine monitoring, SSH access to VMs, Cloud Shell access, Incident and error response

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to cloud resources on mobile
- 👍 Good UI/UX design with Material Design
- 🔐 Useful SSH functionality for VM management
- 📊 Helpful for quick monitoring and status checks
- ⚡ Cloud Shell access for command-line operations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud Shell frequently disconnects
- ❌ Missing critical features (Cloud Run, Cloud Tasks, Cloud Build)
- 🔒 Persistent permission errors and access issues
- 💸 Confusing billing display and hidden charges
- 📉 Limited dashboard and monitoring capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud Shell stuck on 'preparing to connect' screen
- Cloud Shell disconnects when switching apps
- SSH authentication failures
- App crashes when viewing error console details
- Logs page continuously refreshing

**Requested features**

- Cloud Run service support
- Cloud Tasks management
- Cloud Build integration
- Custom dashboard access from mobile
- Dark mode for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataLogger free?

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

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DataLogger or Google Cloud?

Google Cloud is rated higher. DataLogger averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Google Cloud averages 3.4 from 105 ratings.

### Do DataLogger or Google Cloud have ads?

Neither DataLogger nor Google Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DataLogger or Google Cloud?

DataLogger ships an update every 4 months, and Google Cloud weekly. Most recently, DataLogger was updated on October 4, 2026 and Google Cloud on October 13, 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.*