# Google Analytics vs Upwork

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Analytics at none against Upwork's 2. Google Analytics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 30%). Upwork's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (71K vs 5.2K). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per month. Google Analytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Google Analytics against 4.6 for Upwork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upwork has 71K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Google Analytics's written reviews are positive against 30% of Upwork's.

Google Analytics ships an update every 2 months, Upwork fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Analytics | Upwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-analytics/id881599038/reviews) | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 63 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Upwork Global Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329377609) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Analytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-analytics/id881599038)

Monitor your website and app performance directly from your phone. Gain customer insights, understand user navigation, and make informed marketing decisions with AI-powered analysis. Optimize campaigns and collaborate with your team on the go.

**Highlights:** Monitor website and app performance, Customer insights and navigation analysis, AI-powered insights and marketing decisions, Real-time data monitoring, Customizable reports, Shareable insights

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time data
- 📊 Helpful insights
- 🔍 Detailed analytics
- 🤳 On-the-go access
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
- 🕰️ Outdated UI
- 🤔 Limited functionality
- 💰 Useless for free users

**Reported bugs**

- No data showing up
- Incorrect currency display
- Real-time data not updating
- Profiles/accounts disappearing
- Unresponsive navigation

**Requested features**

- Customizable dashboards
- Improved reporting options
- Widgets for home screen
- Support for GA4 properties
- Bring back old features


### Upwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Business, #104 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app provides a unified platform for managing all aspects of your work, whether you're hiring or freelancing. Post jobs, submit proposals, communicate with clients, and track projects seamlessly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Post jobs, Submit proposals, Message clients/freelancers, Track projects, Manage contracts, Purchase Connects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $27.00 | per month |
| Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick notifications
- 👍 Convenient for freelancing
- 🚀 Great app for content creators
- 👍 Useful for finding opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messaging issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive with high fees
- 🔒 Poor customer support and verification process
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤖 Saturated with fake jobs and scams

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
- Verification and account suspension issues
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to save search criteria
- Improved messaging and notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around fees and payment process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Analytics free?

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

### Is Upwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Analytics or Upwork?

Google Analytics and Upwork are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.2K and 71K ratings respectively.

### Do Google Analytics or Upwork have ads?

Upwork shows ads; Google Analytics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Analytics or Upwork?

Google Analytics ships an update every 2 months, and Upwork fortnightly. Most recently, Google Analytics was updated on October 13, 2026 and Upwork on October 13, 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.*
