# Microsoft Outlook vs Google One

Microsoft Outlook and Google One both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Microsoft Outlook's written reviews are positive against 28% of Google One's. Microsoft Outlook also leads on ratings volume (9.4M vs 23K) and chart position (#12 vs #40). Google One's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Outlook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Google One sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Microsoft Outlook against 4.7 for Google One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Outlook has 9.4M ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Microsoft Outlook's written reviews are positive against 28% of Google One's.

Microsoft Outlook ships an update weekly, Google One fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Outlook | Google One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596/reviews)** | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-one/id1451784328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4M** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 28.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #40 |
| Size | 479 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Outlook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Productivity, #29 Top Grossing · Productivity, #74 Top Free (US App Store)

Consolidate all your email accounts and calendars into one streamlined application. Manage your inbox, schedule meetings, and access files effortlessly. Enhance your productivity with smart features and AI-powered assistance for writing and summarizing emails.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple accounts, Smart inbox filtering, Swipe gestures for quick actions, Meeting scheduling and availability sharing, Integrated file access and editing, AI-powered email summarization and writing assistance

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for corporate email
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
- 👍 Solid email and calendar functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Security issues with password resets
- 👎 Limited file attachment options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when adding accounts
- Delayed email notifications and syncing issues
- Inability to delete emails in bulk
- Calendar reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Better integration with native iOS apps and services
- Enhanced calendar management features


### Google One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-one/id1451784328)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Productivity, #56 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Safely back up your phone's photos, contacts, and messages to the cloud. Manage your Google account storage across Drive, Gmail, and Photos, and easily free up space. Upgrade for more storage and benefits.

**Highlights:** Phone backup (photos, contacts, messages), Cloud storage management, Free up space tool, Storage upgrade options, Cross-service storage view

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient storage management
- 👍 Helpful for organizing files
- 🤖 Integrates with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Poor account security and refund policies
- 💸 Misleading subscription offers
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disconnects internet connectivity
- Inability to disable VPN within app
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow changing VPN location
- Improve offline functionality
- Add duplicate file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Outlook free?

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

### Is Google One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Outlook or Google One?

Microsoft Outlook is rated higher. Microsoft Outlook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4M ratings, while Google One averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Microsoft Outlook or Google One have ads?

Microsoft Outlook shows ads; Google One does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Outlook or Google One?

Microsoft Outlook ships an update weekly, and Google One fortnightly. Most recently, Microsoft Outlook was updated on November 5, 2026 and Google One on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft Outlook or Google One?

Microsoft Outlook currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Google One at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*