# Padlet vs Google Docs

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Docs at 3.3M against Padlet's 6.8K. Google Docs also leads on chart position (#9 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padlet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Padlet against 4.8 for Google Docs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.3M ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Padlet's written reviews are positive against 70% of Google Docs's.

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, Google Docs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Padlet | Google Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **3.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 344 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallwisher, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834618889) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Padlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886)

This app provides visually appealing boards and canvases for organizing and presenting information. It's ideal for visual thinkers and learners to collect, arrange, and showcase content. Users can also utilize sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and collaborative activities.

**Highlights:** Organize and present anything on boards, Whiteboarding and lesson creation, Collaborative worksheets and brainstorming, Create slideshows and meeting agendas, Collect feedback and share files, Store instructional videos and marketing assets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum  Legacy | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $15.00 | per month |
| Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Platinum  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for collaboration and organization
- 👍 Great for classroom and educational use
- 💡 Versatile and creative tool
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy, especially on mobile
- 🔋 Slow performance and loading issues
- 👎 Frustrating navigation and editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing content and lost work
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode capability
- Improved file upload and management
- Enhanced customization options
- Better integration with other apps and platforms


### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #60 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaboration, Offline editing, Template library, Multiple file type support, AI-powered drafting, Commenting and action items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected crashes and document loss
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Issues with image insertion and manipulation

**Requested features**

- Improved document organization with folders
- Expanded font and formatting options
- Better integration with Microsoft Office
- Smoother scrolling and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Padlet free?

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

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Padlet or Google Docs?

Google Docs is rated higher. Padlet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Google Docs averages 4.8 from 3.3M ratings.

### Do Padlet or Google Docs have ads?

Neither Padlet nor Google Docs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Padlet or Google Docs?

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, and Google Docs weekly. Most recently, Padlet was updated on October 26, 2026 and Google Docs on October 28, 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.*