# IFTTT.ai vs Google Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: IFTTT.ai at 4.6 against Google Cloud's 3.3. IFTTT.ai also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 110). Google Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFTTT.ai sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

IFTTT.ai holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFTTT.ai has 60K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of IFTTT.ai's written reviews are positive against 29% of Google Cloud's.

IFTTT.ai ships an update every 2 weeks, Google Cloud weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFTTT.ai | Google Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftttai-automation-made-easy/id660944635/reviews)** | [3.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFTTT](https://appshunter.io/developer/660944638) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### IFTTT.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftttai-automation-made-easy/id660944635)

Automate tasks across your favorite apps and smart home devices without coding. Save time by connecting services to trigger actions based on specific events. Explore a vast library of pre-built automations or create your own.

**Highlights:** Cross-post to multiple social networks, Control smart home devices, AI-powered content creation and summarization, Location-based automations, Connect with over 1000 popular apps, No-code interface

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFTTT Pro | $3.49 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro+ | $14.99 | per month |
| IFTTT Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro yearly | $60.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro+ | $120.99 | per year |
| IFTTT Pro+ | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Secure integration with various services
- 🔥 Great community and applet sharing
- 💡 Innovative concept for connecting apps/devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable location-based triggers
- 🔍 Difficult to find and manage existing applets
- 🕰️ Slow response times for some triggers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Frustrating UI changes and loss of functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Constant log-out issues
- Applets not triggering as expected
- Syncing and integration problems with various services

**Requested features**

- Multiple 'if' conditions with 'and/or' logic
- Better accessibility and VoiceOver support
- Ability to manually run applets
- Improved customer support and communication


### 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 IFTTT.ai free?

IFTTT.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IFTTT.ai or Google Cloud?

IFTTT.ai is rated higher. IFTTT.ai averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Google Cloud averages 3.3 from 110 ratings.

### Do IFTTT.ai or Google Cloud have ads?

Neither IFTTT.ai nor Google Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IFTTT.ai or Google Cloud?

IFTTT.ai ships an update every 2 weeks, and Google Cloud weekly. Most recently, IFTTT.ai was updated on October 28, 2026 and Google Cloud on October 26, 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.*
