Reviews of Google Device Policy

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List of user reviews and ratings for Google Device Policy

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1.70 (Rating count: 2,774)

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Review summary

Users broadly view Google Device Policy as intrusive and unreliable on iOS. The app spawns constant prompts to install or update, forces work-account management, and frequently blocks access to core Google apps. Many report sign-in failures and vague errors, plus persistent reinstall loops. Privacy concerns about remote device access are common, with some users uninstalling yet still facing prompts. Overall, it’s described as disruptive, with poor reliability and questionable necessity.

Pros

Cons

Persistent install/update prompts and reinstall loops that disrupt normal use.
Forced installation/management for work accounts, requiring extensive device permissions.
Unreliable core functionality: sign-in failures and inability to use key apps (Gmail, Slides, Chrome, etc.).
Privacy and security concerns due to remote access / device management capabilities.
Frequent update cycles or incompatibilities leading to blocking prompts and long wait times (e.g., hours) to access email.

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All time rating average: 1.70

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-14	OY*****	This is a horrible product. Buggy and a total waste of time and money. We tried to use it to manage our devices (Android and Apple) and it simply doesn’t work. Maybe the Google PM assumed the universe use Android only. How embarrassing for Google to ship a product that’s dysfunctional.
This is a horrible product. Buggy and a total waste of time and money. We tried to use it to manage our devices (Android and Apple) and it simply doesn’t work. Maybe the Google PM assumed the universe use Android only. How embarrassing for Google to ship a product that’s dysfunctional.
2026-04-17	bu*****	Decided not to use this for work and now I constantly get the stupid “install the latest version” pop up. I’ve tried everything on line nothing works this basically ruined my phone.
Decided not to use this for work and now I constantly get the stupid “install the latest version” pop up. I’ve tried everything on line nothing works this basically ruined my phone.
2026-04-17	Jd*****	This app is designed to supposedly help you with work data and all that but it only limits your options and requires you to get this app to do stuff and even if you get it it still doesn’t work. Google please remove this app and the feature requiring this app
This app is designed to supposedly help you with work data and all that but it only limits your options and requires you to get this app to do stuff and even if you get it it still doesn’t work. Google please remove this app and the feature requiring this app