Google Device Policy vs Workplace from Meta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Device Policy
This app enforces corporate security policies for businesses using Google Workspace. It allows IT administrators to manage device security, configure Wi-Fi, and deploy work apps. Enrollment is required if your company has mobile management set up.
- Enforce corporate security policies
- Manage enterprise data safety
- Configure corporate Wi-Fi
- Deploy work apps
- Device enrollment
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***THIS APP IS ONLY FOR BUSINESSES USING GOOGLE WORKSPACE.*** You would be required to enroll your device with Google Device Policy App, only if your IT Administrator has setup Mobile Management in your company. The app allows your IT Administrator to mandate corporate security policies and keep the enterprise data safe on your device. Your IT Administrator can also configure corporate WiFi networks and work apps that you might require upon device enrollment. For help with installing, using, or uninstalling the app, visit https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/3521320
Workplace from Meta
This is an internal communication and collaboration platform designed for employees and approved partners. It facilitates connection and information sharing within an organization.
- Internal communication
- Collaboration tools
- Information sharing
- Employee connection
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Workplace is a Meta internal tool, available only to Meta employees and approved partners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workplace from Meta at 58% against Google Device Policy's 5%. Workplace from Meta also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Workplace from Meta holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workplace from Meta has 116K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Google Device Policy's written reviews are positive against 58% of Workplace from Meta's.
Google Device Policy ships an update every 4 months, Workplace from Meta weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Google Device Policy | Workplace from Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (2.8K ratings) | 4.9 (116K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | 116K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meta Platforms, Inc. | |
Customer experience
Google Device Policy
Workplace from Meta
User reviews
Google Device Policy
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Functional app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- ⚠️ Difficult to use
- 🔋 Drains battery
Workplace from Meta
From 116K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Efficient communication and collaboration
- 💡 Valuable for small businesses and organizations
- 🔒 Secure and private platform
- 👍 Familiar Facebook-like interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Complicated account deletion and management
- ⚠️ Lack of customization and control over notifications
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
Bugs and requests
Google Device Policy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant update prompts despite having latest version
- Fails to sync or connect to accounts
- Locks users out of their accounts
- Causes other apps to malfunction
Requested features
3 requests- Improve user experience
- Better integration with other Google apps
- Provide clear instructions and support
Workplace from Meta
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or sync accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting users or accounts
- Notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to schedule posts and updates
- Improved search and content organization
- Integration with other productivity tools
- Enhanced file sharing and document management
- More granular control over notification settings
In-app purchases
Google Device Policy
No in-app purchases
Workplace from Meta
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Google Device Policy free?
Is Workplace from Meta free?
Which has better reviews, Google Device Policy or Workplace from Meta?
Do Google Device Policy or Workplace from Meta have ads?
Which is updated more often, Google Device Policy or Workplace from Meta?
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