# Google Admin vs ContactZen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ContactZen at 100% against Google Admin's 11%. ContactZen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Google Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (524 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContactZen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Google Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ContactZen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Admin has 524 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of ContactZen's.

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, ContactZen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Admin | ContactZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-admin/id779592978/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contactzen/id6758281551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **524** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Binchaisiee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867629902) |

## 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


### ContactZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contactzen/id6758281551)

Organize your messy address book with intuitive swiping and smart sorting. Merge duplicates, safely delete contacts, and reconnect with people. Earn achievements and track your progress in this privacy-focused contact management tool.

**Highlights:** Swipe to organize contacts, Smart sorting and duplicate merging, Safe deletion with buffer period, Reconnect with contacts feature, Achievements and streaks system, Progress tracking and analytics, Customizable contact tags

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Admin free?

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

### Is ContactZen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Admin or ContactZen?

ContactZen is rated higher. Google Admin averages 1.7 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while ContactZen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Google Admin or ContactZen have ads?

Neither Google Admin nor ContactZen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Admin or ContactZen?

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, and ContactZen every 2 months. Most recently, Google Admin was updated on November 6, 2026 and ContactZen on November 5, 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.*