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Google Chat

authentic rating

For internal work communication within Google Workspace it handles the job, but notifications drop out periodically, group chats require email invitations instead of simple adds, and Google Meet calls clutter the chat list with no way to remove them.

52real score
4.6store star
303,221ratings
About the rating

Store rating 4.64 with a textAvg of 2.92 — a moderate gap. Substantive reviews describe specific use cases, no sign of manipulation.

Strengths

What users love

  • Cross-platform with no device lock-in
  • Making it possible to message Android users where iMessage is unavailable.
Weak spots

What users hate

  • Notifications regularly stop working and require reinstalling the app to restore them.

Who it is for

Teams on Google Workspace who need a work chat

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