Google Assistant

Google Assistant

iOS

Google

(10,854 total reviews)
Utilities

Negative Reviews

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What users complain about in Google Assistant

Users frequently complain about the app crashing or force-closing, especially on iOS and when connected to TVs. Many are frustrated with the inability to change the app's language independently of their device's system language, particularly for Thai and Vietnamese. Other common issues include broken features like song identification by humming, forced prompts to download Google Gemini, and previously working smart home commands now failing.

  • App crashes or force-closesHigh
  • Cannot change app language independentlyHigh
  • Broken features (song ID, routines)Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do users complain about most in Google Assistant?

Negative reviews on Google Assistant cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Google Assistant rated on App Store?

Google Assistant has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 10,854 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Google Assistant have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Google Assistant, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Google Assistant worth installing in 2026?

Google Assistant is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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