# Google Admin vs Swann Security

The clearest difference is rating: Swann Security at 4.7 against Google Admin's 1.7. Swann Security also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (81K vs 524). Google Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swann Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 81K ratings behind it against 524, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Google Admin's written reviews are positive against 26% of Swann Security's.

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, Swann Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Admin | Swann Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-admin/id779592978/reviews) | **[4.7 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 524 | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | **26.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 50 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-admin/id779592978)

Manage your Google Workspace and other Google services from your mobile device. Add and manage users and groups, access support, and review audit logs for your organization. Ideal for super admins on the go.

**Highlights:** User management, Group management, Password reset, Audit log review, Contact support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great tool for everyday use
- 👍 Working well on iOS 18.3.2
- 🙌 Nice app, handy for quick user changes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Crashes on iOS 18 launch
- 🤔 Very limited functionality
- 😞 Useless, does almost nothing
- 🙄 Glorified directory, no real admin features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch, even after reinstalls
- User status not showing correctly
- Sign-in loop, unable to log in

**Requested features**

- Add more admin features like the web version
- Allow managing devices, groups, and policies
- Improve UI and add more functionality


### Swann Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unified control of security systems, Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions, Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras, Compatibility with DVR and NVR series, Remote access to security feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra | $4.99 | per month |
| ActiveResponse | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Video | $19.99 | per month |
| Extra | $49.99 | per year |
| ActiveResponse | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Reliable system when working
- 👍 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Poor battery life on wireless cameras

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Admin free?

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

### Is Swann Security free?

Swann Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Admin or Swann Security?

Swann Security is rated higher. Google Admin averages 1.7 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while Swann Security averages 4.7 from 81K ratings.

### Do Google Admin or Swann Security have ads?

Neither Google Admin nor Swann Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Admin or Swann Security?

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, and Swann Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Admin was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swann Security on November 2, 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.*