Google Home vs Wayev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Home
Manage and monitor your smart home devices with this app. It provides a clear overview of your home's status, allows for easy device control through voice commands, and offers quick access to camera feeds and event history.
- Home status overview
- Device grouping and dashboards
- Voice control with Gemini for Home
- Camera live view and history
- Streamlined settings navigation
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The Google Home app helps you get the most out of Gemini for Home. See your home at a glance The Google Home app is designed to show you the status of your home and keep you up to date with what you may have missed. Keep up with what’s important Updated design and streamlined organization help you group your devices into dashboards and easily navigate your settings. Plus you can check in on your home anytime. Scan camera events quickly The camera live view and history interface makes it easier than ever to see what happened. Search or ask your home Control your home in a brand new way. Just say what you want your devices to do with Gemini for Home. * Some products and features may not be available in all regions. Compatible devices required.
Wayev
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Easily find EV charging stations near you This app helps electric vehicle drivers quickly locate nearby charging stations using a fast and interactive map. Whether you're on the road or planning ahead, you’ll always know where to charge next. Key Features Find EV chargers near your current location Explore charging stations on a smooth, interactive map Fast and accurate location-based results Simple and clean interface for easy navigation How it works Open the app, allow location access, and instantly view nearby charging stations. Move around the map to explore more options and find the most convenient charger for your trip. Privacy first Your location is only used while the app is in use to show nearby chargers. No data is stored or shared. Designed for EV drivers who want a simple, reliable, and fast way to find charging stations anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Wayev at none against Google Home's shown. Wayev also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Google Home's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Google Home ships an update weekly, Wayev every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Home | Wayev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 645 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park and charge | |
Bugs and requests
Google Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to remove 'ghost' devices
- Inconsistent connectivity between app and devices
- Unreliable motion detection
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize notification settings
- Integration with more smart home devices
- Improved video history browsing
Wayev
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Home
No in-app purchases
Wayev
No in-app purchases
