Google Home: iPhone vs Android
Google Home gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Google Home by Google is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Lifestyle FreeGoogle Home at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-18. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free companion app for managing Google Home devices and Gemini integration, designed for users seeking centralized control over their smart home environment. The app maintains a strong presence in the Lifestyle Free charts across diverse markets including Argentina (#3), Mexico (#11), and Canada (#12), indicating broad international adoption.
Similar apps: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.29.26.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Google Home downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 50k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 1M+ | 1B+ Measured |
| Total | 1M+ Confidence | 1B+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Google Home's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Hidden keywords
Google Home shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 1.4M |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 3.7M 174k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 5.1M |
What users say about Google Home
From the 187 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express severe frustration with the app's stability, citing frequent disconnections, failed device setups, and broken functionality after updates. Many reviewers criticize the forced migration from the Nest app, claiming Google Home is significantly slower, less reliable, and harder to use for camera monitoring and smart home controls.
Mostly negative (17% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and speed. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “I also appreciate how smoothly it runs—no crashes or glitches so far”
- Speed & performance: “I also appreciate how smoothly it runs—no crashes or glitches so far”
- Ease of use: “It’s easy to use, reliable, and does exactly what it promises”
- Features & content: “When programed it’s can be a very effective tool”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “Can’t connect to my speaker”
- Crashes & bugs: “Lag, buggy, less intuitive”
- Price & subscription: “Constant ads for subscriptions”
- Ease of use: “Lag, buggy, less intuitive”
About Google Home
See your home at a glance
The Google Home app is designed to show you the status of your home and keep you up to date with what you may have missed.
Keep up with what’s important
Updated design and streamlined organization help you group your devices into dashboards and easily navigate your settings. Plus you can check in on your home anytime.
Scan camera events quickly
The camera live view and history interface makes it easier than ever to see what happened.
Search or ask your home
Control your home in a brand new way. Just say what you want your devices to do with Gemini for Home.
* Some products and features may not be available in all regions. Compatible devices required.
Google Home iPhone
Google Home gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Google Home is #14 in Lifestyle Free in United States and charting in 28 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Lifestyle FreeGoogle Home at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-18. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free companion app for managing Google Home devices and Gemini integration, designed for users seeking centralized control over their smart home environment. The app maintains a strong presence in the Lifestyle Free charts across diverse markets including Argentina (#3), Mexico (#11), and Canada (#12), indicating broad international adoption.
Similar apps: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings
Google Home on the App Store
App details
Google Home downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Google Home's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Hidden keywords
Google Home shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | LifestyleFree | #14 |
 United Kingdom | LifestyleFree | #22 |
| Canada | LifestyleFree | #12 |
 Brazil | LifestyleFree | #12 |
 France | LifestyleFree | #16 |
 Australia | LifestyleFree | #15 |
 Mexico | LifestyleFree | #12 |
| Argentina | LifestyleFree | #4 |
 Japan | LifestyleFree | #77 |
 Germany | LifestyleFree | #41 |
 Spain | LifestyleFree | #15 |
 Italy | LifestyleFree | #20 |
 Netherlands | LifestyleFree | #11 |
 India | LifestyleFree | #31 |
 Sweden | LifestyleFree | #14 |
 Poland | LifestyleFree | #22 |
| Australia | All AppsFree | #196 |
 Taiwan | LifestyleFree | #47 |
 South Korea | LifestyleFree | #127 |
 Saudi Arabia | LifestyleFree | #60 |
 Colombia | LifestyleFree | #18 |
 Turkey | LifestyleFree | #45 |
 South Africa | LifestyleFree | #24 |
 Philippines | LifestyleFree | #36 |
 Indonesia | LifestyleFree | #98 |
| Netherlands | All AppsFree | #178 |
 United Arab Emirates | LifestyleFree | #75 |
 Thailand | LifestyleFree | #70 |
 Malaysia | LifestyleFree | #64 |
 Vietnam | LifestyleFree | #98 |
Apps near Google Home on the chart
Lifestyle Free, around #14.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Google Home
From the 187 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express severe frustration with the app's stability, citing frequent disconnections, failed device setups, and broken functionality after updates. Many reviewers criticize the forced migration from the Nest app, claiming Google Home is significantly slower, less reliable, and harder to use for camera monitoring and smart home controls.
Mostly negative (17% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and speed. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “I also appreciate how smoothly it runs—no crashes or glitches so far”
- Speed & performance: “I also appreciate how smoothly it runs—no crashes or glitches so far”
- Ease of use: “It’s easy to use, reliable, and does exactly what it promises”
- Features & content: “When programed it’s can be a very effective tool”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “Can’t connect to my speaker”
- Crashes & bugs: “Lag, buggy, less intuitive”
- Price & subscription: “Constant ads for subscriptions”
- Ease of use: “Lag, buggy, less intuitive”
About Google Home
See your home at a glance
The Google Home app is designed to show you the status of your home and keep you up to date with what you may have missed.
Keep up with what’s important
Updated design and streamlined organization help you group your devices into dashboards and easily navigate your settings. Plus you can check in on your home anytime.
Scan camera events quickly
The camera live view and history interface makes it easier than ever to see what happened.
Search or ask your home
Control your home in a brand new way. Just say what you want your devices to do with Gemini for Home.
* Some products and features may not be available in all regions. Compatible devices required.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Google Home changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Google
Google Home Android
Google Home gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Google Home is #19 in Wear OS Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Wear OS FreeGoogle Home at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free companion app for managing smart home devices and Gemini AI features, designed for Google ecosystem users. The app maintains strong visibility in the Lifestyle category across major markets like Canada, Australia, and the US, while also ranking consistently in Wear OS charts.
Similar apps: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings
Google Home on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.29.26.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Google Home downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Google Home's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Wear OSFreeLifestyleFree | #19 |
| Japan | Wear OSFree | #19 |
| Australia | LifestyleFree | #7 |
| United Kingdom | Wear OSFree | #16 |
| Germany | Wear OSFree | #18 |
| France | LifestyleFree | #13 |
| United Kingdom | LifestyleFree | #22 |
| Canada | LifestyleFree | #11 |
| Germany | LifestyleFree | #23 |
| India | Wear OSFree | #15 |
| France | Wear OSFree | #20 |
| Australia | Wear OSFree | #17 |
| South Korea | Wear OSFree | #31 |
| Canada | Wear OSFree | #21 |
| Brazil | LifestyleFree | #23 |
| Mexico | LifestyleFree | #15 |
| Japan | LifestyleFree | #83 |
| Brazil | Wear OSFree | #25 |
| Mexico | Wear OSFree | #18 |
| Italy | LifestyleFree | #23 |
| Taiwan | Wear OSFree | #17 |
| Netherlands | LifestyleFree | #12 |
| Netherlands | Wear OSFree | #13 |
| Spain | Wear OSFree | #23 |
| India | LifestyleFree | #36 |
| Spain | LifestyleFree | #24 |
| Italy | Wear OSFree | #30 |
| Saudi Arabia | Wear OSFree | #24 |
| Taiwan | LifestyleFree | #29 |
| Sweden | Wear OSFree | #14 |
| Turkey | Wear OSFree | #21 |
| Indonesia | Wear OSFree | #33 |
| Sweden | LifestyleFree | #18 |
| South Korea | LifestyleFree | #104 |
| United Arab Emirates | Wear OSFree | #30 |
| Turkey | LifestyleFree | #30 |
| Saudi Arabia | LifestyleFree | #46 |
| Thailand | Wear OSFree | #23 |
| Indonesia | LifestyleFree | #66 |
| United Arab Emirates | LifestyleFree | #49 |
| Vietnam | Wear OSFree | #34 |
| Thailand | LifestyleFree | #50 |
| Vietnam | LifestyleFree | #59 |
Apps near Google Home on the chart
Wear OS Free, around #19.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Google Home
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe functional regressions following recent updates, particularly regarding broken automation timers and unstable device connectivity. Complaints focus on forced Gemini integration, loss of Nest camera features, and persistent bugs that render core smart home controls unusable.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and its design. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Updates: “Nothing was working before this update”
- Design: “Edit 10/14/26: The lastest update to UI 9.0 fixed the issue”
- Crashes & bugs: “something broken in the codes”
- Speed & performance: “all devices' statuses became slow and wrong)”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “the picker just wont open”
- Updates: “Devices deleted after update”
- Connection & sync: “Slow with no offline mode”
- Features & content: “Home features keep getting worse”
About Google Home
See your home at a glance
The Google Home app is designed to show you the status of your home and keep you up to date with what you may have missed.
Keep up with what’s important
Updated design and streamlined organization help you group your devices into dashboards and easily navigate your settings. Plus you can check in on your home anytime.
Scan camera events quickly
The camera live view and history interface makes it easier than ever to see what happened.
Search or ask your home
Control your home in a brand new way. Just say what you want your devices to do with Gemini for Home.
* Some products and features may not be available in all regions. Compatible devices required.