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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Google Slides vs Google Chrome

Google Slides 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Google Chrome
Google Chrome 4.7★ · Free to download 75

Google Chrome is the better choice for general web browsing due to its overall reliability and speed, while Google Slides is suitable for basic presentation creation but suffers from significant feature limitations and performance issues on mobile devices.

Full reviews: Google Slides · Google Chrome

Google Chrome generally offers a reliable and fast browsing experience, though recent updates and AI integrations have caused frustration for some users. Google Slides, while free and easy for basic tasks, is heavily criticized for its limited features and poor performance on mobile, especially iPads, making it less effective for serious editing.

Head to head

Features edge: Google ChromeR1R15R21R22
Google Slides Google Slides users frequently complain about the lack of advanced features available on the mobile app compared to the web version, such as transitions, animations, background options, and the inability to insert videos or use word art R15R21R22R25. There are also issues with image insertion and compatibility with certain file types R1.
Google Chrome Google Chrome users appreciate its core functionality as a web browser . However, recent updates have introduced unwanted AI features R67R70R94R117 and changes to the UI, like tab group scrolling and button placement, which some find inconvenient . Some users also report issues with the built-in translator .
Ease of Use edge: Google ChromeR1R7R9R10
Google Slides While some users find Google Slides easy to use for basic tasks R11, many report significant difficulties, especially on iPad and phone R1R7R9R13. Specific complaints include janky selection tools , difficulty editing text R10, and an inability to access features .
Google Chrome Google Chrome is generally considered user-friendly . However, some users find recent UI changes confusing and the integration of AI features can be intrusive and interruptive R70. There are also reports of difficulty with account access and parental controls .
Reliability edge: Google ChromeR3R6R17R19
Google Slides Google Slides is frequently criticized for being glitchy R3, slow R6R19, and unresponsive R17. Users experience freezing, loading issues, and problems with edits not registering, especially on mobile devices R6R17. Image errors where pictures disappear are also reported .
Google Chrome Google Chrome is generally seen as reliable and performs well R105. However, some users report frequent freezing , unexpected crashes , and issues with search history settings not being honored . There are also complaints about battery drain .
Price/Value tieR8R11R81R105
Google Slides Google Slides is valued by users for being free and avoiding expensive plans R11. Many appreciate that it gets the job done without cost R8.
Google Chrome Google Chrome is free to download and use, which is a significant value proposition. However, some users express concerns about data privacy and the increasing presence of ads R81R105.
Support tieR15R39R103R109
Google Slides There are no direct reviews mentioning support for Google Slides, but users express frustration with the lack of features and difficulties, implying a need for better guidance or development R15R39.
Google Chrome Google Chrome users report negative experiences with customer support, citing long wait times and unhelpful agents for issues like account access and setting up devices R103R109.
Pick Google Slides if

You need a free, basic presentation tool for simple tasks and are primarily using a computer, or if you are comfortable with its limitations on mobile for quick edits R8R11R39.

Pick Google Chrome if

You need a fast, secure, and generally reliable web browser that syncs across devices and offers a wide range of extensions, and you are willing to manage or overlook recent AI integrations and UI changes .

Evidence note: Reviews for Google Slides heavily emphasize issues on iPad and mobile, suggesting a significant disparity in user experience compared to its web version. Google Chrome reviews show a recent negative trend related to AI features and UI changes, despite its high lifetime rating.

Frequently asked

Is Google Slides good for editing presentations on an iPad?
No, Google Slides is widely criticized for being difficult to use and lacking essential features for editing presentations on an iPad, with many users recommending using a computer or the web version instead R1R7R10R13.
Are there issues with AI features in Google Chrome?
Yes, many Google Chrome users are frustrated with recent AI integrations, finding them intrusive, unhelpful, and difficult to disable, impacting their browsing experience R67R70R94R117.
Does Google Slides support transitions and animations on mobile?
No, several users report that the Google Slides mobile app, particularly on iPad, does not offer transitions or animations, which are available on the computer version R25R40R51.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Google Slides 1/5 · US Trash on iPad: I can’t use google images or stock images I thought google slides on my work iPad would be useful but no it’s not
  2. [R15] Google Slides 3/5 · US UGHHHHH: ALL I ASK IS TO BE ABLE TO MAKE A BACKGROUND THE HELP GUIDE SAYS TO DO WHAT DOSNT EVEN EXIST ALSO CAN YOU MAKE IT NOT LIMITED I JUST WANT A APP THAT ALLOWS ME TO USE THE COMPUTER FETRUS ar least it’s okay for limited presentations
  3. [R21] Google Slides 3/5 · US Good but lacking features that are available on the computer: It’s nice to use but it lacks a lot of features and is difficult to manage it.
  4. [R22] Google Slides 2/5 · US Such a stupid app: Unable to loop playback in app.
  5. [R7] Google Slides 1/5 · US Useless: COMPLETELY USELESS. iPad mode doest work. Worst app ever. Copy of PowerPoint. Ugh.
  6. [R9] Google Slides 3/5 · US Eehhhh: You can’t use on iPad
  7. [R10] Google Slides 2/5 · US Bad for editing, good for presenting: Their web based functionality is perfect, I’m not sure what got lost in translation to the app but it was miserable trying to create a presentation. I wasn’t even getting fancy, just updating text.
  8. [R3] Google Slides 3/5 · US Idk read: It's ok sometimes it’s really glitchy
  9. [R6] Google Slides 3/5 · US Slow: It would freeze a lot and highlighting gets annoying, except that it’s GREAT!
  10. [R17] Google Slides 4/5 · US Needs a fix: In the past Google Slides has performed flawlessly. Recently while trying to set up a slide presentation on my phone or on an external device, the app continues “loading “ and never displays.
  11. [R19] Google Slides 2/5 · US Slow annoying not cooperative: I will always use canva this is the most annoying app if you just use it on safari way easier but its just so frustrating I cant get my work done either stick with safari or canva dont get the app.
  12. [R8] Google Slides 5/5 · US Good app: It gets the job done and it's on the go
  13. [R11] Google Slides 5/5 · US Best presentation program: Love to use all Google apps they are free and easy to use. Don’t have to pay expensive plans
  14. [R81] Google Chrome 3/5 · US Ad city: Ad central
  15. [R105] Google Chrome 3/5 · GB Is Chrome Becoming Too Sophisticated: As an app Chrome offers features most users want, including reliability and the ability to render almost any webpage you visit. However, the way it handles users’ data behind the scenes is not at all transparent, which can be a concern. It increasingly pauses when asked to search, which may be a sign of it bidding for advertisers to sponsor what we see, or hun
  16. [R39] Google Slides 3/5 · US This is OK: When you use it on an iPad or phone it’s hard to use so I prefer using it on a computer. If you have like know how to like you on iPad or phone please tell us for the people who don’t know how to and it’s hard to move on the next slide.
  17. [R103] Google Chrome 1/5 · US Google Forms: I have a free version yet I’m being told I can’t turn on the free version for emails for my customers and they can’t put thier email in or fill out form without signing in to a google acct. I have to contact you because customer service for Google forms are not resolving this issue. People can’t fill out the form I created and it’s free. Please escalate to the appropriate department
  18. [R109] Google Chrome 1/5 · US Cutomer support: I was on phone for 3 hours to set up my ring camera. Two agents were a joke. After 2 hours guy said he would just may me a new camera. The one I had was new I was just trying to set up. I said no don’t you hang up on me I figured out how to make the camera work before they could what a joke. Train the dummies !!!
  19. [R13] Google Slides 2/5 · US On IPad…..: The IPad version is terrible it is like the Chromebook’s version watered down and you can’t even use some features
  20. [R67] Google Chrome 1/5 · US New Update: This new update is infuriating. I don’t want Gemini at the bottom of my page, or anywhere near me. I don’t want the search and tabs bars to be disjointed. The fact we cannot return Chrome to how it was before the update, or remove Gemini from our bar!, is awful. Please give us the option to return back to the previous version of Chrome.
  21. [R70] Google Chrome 2/5 · US Too much AI: I am sick of AI trying to guess what I’m thinking all the time. It tries to correct my technical word spellings (incorrectly of course) of course). Or suggests words that pop up and have no relevance and interrupts my train of thought that wastes my time. I feel like it’s gathering information from me so that it can “learn” but I don’t feel it’s my responsibility to be a teacher to t
  22. [R94] Google Chrome 1/5 · US Ai option: There should be a way I can disable the AI setting in the app.
  23. [R117] Google Chrome 1/5 · US AI: The use of AI has ruined this app.
  24. [R25] Google Slides 1/5 · US Can’t edit properly in app, you must have a computer: I hate that you can’t add transitions or do advanced editing in the app. You have to have a computer which is massively inconvenient.
  25. [R40] Google Slides 1/5 · US No transitions: I have no transitions and animations in google slides app… I looked for them everywhere but nothing…
  26. [R51] Google Slides 3/5 · GB Not what I expected…: I was expecting more of like the laptop computer version when I downloaded google slides. But there were no animate option on it which really lowered my hopes. I still enjoy it though cuz I can add pictures from my phones photo library and it’s really good! All I can say for new downloaders is enjoy what your given not dwell on the feeling of not getting what you expect.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store