Gemini
Google's assistant, with Gems to save your instructions.
Not yet hands-on reviewed. This is a factual summary from the pages listed under Sources, checked 17 October 2026. It isn't a review.
What it does
Google's chat assistant. Gems let you save instructions you use often, and paid Google AI plans bring Gemini into Gmail and other Google apps, with extra cloud storage.
Who it's for
People who already use Gmail, Google Docs or an Android phone.
Who it's not for
People who don't use Google apps, or under-18s who want the full feature set.
Use it with a MakeASkill skill
Paste your skill into a new Gem so Gemini follows the same steps every time you ask.
See the Study notes skill for Gemini
Or make your own free skill in about two minutes.
Price in the UK
| Free plan | Yes, with 15 GB of storage |
|---|---|
| On the website | Google AI Plus £4.49 a month, Google AI Pro £18.99 a month |
| In the iPhone app | Google AI Plus £4.49, Google AI Pro £18.99 Includes VAT. |
Checked 17 October 2026. We don't earn anything from Gemini.
Pros
- Gems are included on the free plan
- Google AI Plus (£4.49 a month) includes 400 GB of storage
- Prices are shown in pounds on Google's UK page
Cons
- Gemini inside Gmail and Docs needs a paid plan
- Some features are for over-18s only
How it compares
- ChatGPT: a general all-rounder with a cheaper Go plan.
- Microsoft Copilot: the equivalent if you use Microsoft 365 rather than Google.
Sources
Checked 17 October 2026. Prices and plans change, so always check before you pay. Gemini is a trademark of its owner. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.