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Google Drive

Document Management · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 28
98
4.8★7.9M ratings
Free + IAPprice
5dsince update

What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is a free productivity app for storing and accessing files and folders from anywhere on any device. It supports editing and storing over 100 file types, scanning paper documents with the device camera, and searching by name and content. Google Workspace subscribers get extra features such as AI summaries, admin controls, and shared drives.

Pricing. Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Storing and syncing personal files across devices
  • Scanning paper documents into files with the camera
  • Sharing files and setting permissions for a team or group

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Google Drive scores 98 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 100, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any device. With Drive, you can: • Safely store and access your files anywhere • Edit and store 100+ file types, including PDFs, Office files, videos and more • Scan and upload paper documents using your device’s camera • Quickly access recent and important files • Search for files by name and content • Filter files by type, last modified date and more • Share and set permissions for files and folders • View your content on the go while offline • Receive notifications about important activity on your files Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Drive functionality, including: • Using AI to summarize information, retrieve quick facts, and surface insights from your files • Security and management controls for admins to help meet data compliance needs • Sharing files and folders directly with groups or teams within your organization • Creating a shared drive to store all of your team’s content • Requesting electronic signatures and manage vendor agreements, customer contracts, and more Learn more about Google Apps update policy: https://support.google

Compare in Document Management

MeasureGoogle DriveBoxDocuments: File Manager, PDF
TierSSA
Score98 / 10096 / 10089 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.5 ★
Ratings7.9M191K1.0K
Latest ratings · 180d3.3 ★ · 20 reviews2.1 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update5d ago6d ago24d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

Alternatives

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  1. BoxFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  2. Documents: File Manager, PDFFree + IAP · ★ 4.5A
  3. PDF Scanner App, OCRFree + IAP · ★ 4.8A

Where else it ranks

Questions about Google Drive

How much storage is included?

Google accounts get 15GB of storage, shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. More storage can be bought as an in-app purchase by upgrading to Google Workspace or Google One.

Can I view files without an internet connection?

You can view your content on the go while offline. It does not state which file types or how much content can be kept available offline.

Which features require a Workspace subscription?

AI summaries and insights, admin security and management controls, sharing with groups or teams, shared drives, and requesting electronic signatures are listed as Google Workspace subscriber features.

Is Google Drive free?

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

What is Google Drive good for?

Google Drive is built for storing and syncing personal files across devices, scanning paper documents into files with the camera, sharing files and setting permissions for a team or group. It sits in the document management list on AppTierList.

Is Google Drive worth it?

Google Drive is S tier, ranked #1 of 28 document management apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 7,869,820 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Google Drive compare to Box?

Google Drive is S tier at 98; Box is S tier at 96. Google Drive ranks higher. Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases, Box is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Google Drive updated?

Google Drive was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Document Management
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
98 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 28
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
7,869,820
Recent reviews
3.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(5 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Storing and syncing personal files across devices, Scanning paper documents into files with the camera, Sharing files and setting permissions for a team or group
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Size
446 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
66
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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