# OWA for iPad

> Mobile access to Office 365 email and calendar for business users. (iPhone/iPad app by Microsoft Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owa-for-ipad/id659524331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 1,093 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 20 more
- Released: 2013-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owa-for-ipad/id659524331/reviews.md

## What is OWA for iPad?

IMPORTANT:  You need to have the latest update of Office 365 for business to use this app. If you’re not sure about your account status, please contact your IT department before installing. 

With OWA for iPad you can:
Get work done faster with email
-  Organize your email quickly with Conversation View, Mark as Junk, Flag, and Categories
-  Quickly search or browse email in all folders including Outlook Favorites
Manage your schedule with ease
-  Schedule meetings using attendee free/busy and room finder 
-  View shared calendars including delegate support
-  Use your voice to look up a contact or bring up your schedule
Keep business data secure
-  Remote wipe erases only your corporate data in OWA for iPad and leaves your personal data on the device alone  
-  Separate passcode for OWA for iPad provides an additional layer of security
 
Requirements:
-  The mailbox must be on the latest update of Office 365 for business or Exchange Online
-  iPad must be iPad 2 or higher and have iOS 6 or higher

## Key features

- Organize email with Conversation View
- Schedule meetings with attendee availability
- View shared calendars
- Voice commands for contacts and schedule
- Remote wipe for corporate data security
- Separate passcode for app security

## What do users think of OWA for iPad?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well for work
- 👍 Integrates with Exchange
- 💡 Provides native notifications

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable sync and email sending
- 🐛 Difficult to use UI and workflow

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezes on passcode entry screen
- Shared calendars not working on iPad
- Attachments cause app crashes
- Fails to update with new emails

**Most requested features**

- Add offline email drafts and attachments
- Improve calendar functionality and integration
- Add task management capabilities
- Provide better password/login management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owa-for-ipad/id659524331/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just fine

*2022-12-10, version 1.0.12*

I use it for work at two jobs and it works just fine. I’m able to retrieve from both remotely.

### 3/5 — Desperately needed for iPhone

*2021-05-12, version 1.0.12*

I like many people use Outlook for personal mail but my employer forbids using Outlook for personal email. This app solves the issue on the iPad but unfortunately it’s difficult to put an iPad in your pocket and walk around with it for mission critical notification push email and as ones main phone.

So far I’ve been accused of negligence and threatened with termination multiple times for not answering timely emails. Using OWA on a browser does not send notification of incoming emails and pending totals requiring keeping the app open and checking the app constantly all day and night so as not to miss an incoming email. 

I’ve been told I cannot use “safe” mail apps for enterprise email based in India and Russia (I will not mention the app names).

Don’t see why this option is no longer available for the iPhone. I literally may have stop getting personal email on my phone, buy a second phone just for work or quit my job. Having this app on the iPhone again would solve this issue for me and the hundreds of complaints I’ve seen on the internet about not being able to use two separate copies of Outlook on phones!

### 3/5 — I need this app for work, but its unusable as is.

*2019-08-27, version 1.0.12*

I need this app for work but literally every time I open an attachment, the app crashes. My current solution is to just forward all e-mails with attachments to an e-mail I have access to, and deal with the attachments there. As you can imagine, this hampers work flow and makes things rather inefficient.

Edit: I added a star. My initial issue seems to have been fixed. Opening attachments no longer crashes the app. However, I still have an issue uploading my own attachments. The only options I have are to upload a new picture, pictures from library, or a signature. I need to be able to attach files from the Files app in order to use this properly.

### 3/5 — OWA is not loading my Exchange account

*2018-05-15, version 1.0.12*

OWA is refusing to load my account telling me to contact my account administrator. Microsoft for small business owners who use Exchange Online, you need to get rid of that stupid statement, it is akin to when windows would flash a message saying you performed an illegal operation when all you were doing was trying to save a file. Microsoft needs to stop thinking like software engineers and think like end users.

Having said that, I do not like using the iOS Mail app on my iPad, I prefer to use OWA. Clearly, if I can access my Exchange account through iOS Mail nothing is wrong with it and something is wrong with OWA. Please fix the app and make it recognize my credentials.

### 3/5 — App frozen after ios update

*2018-04-14, version 1.0.12*

This app has worked well for a few years, but since updating my iPad system 3 days ago it gets frozen on the “passcode required” page. Can't click on the link to continue. Deleting and reinstalling app doesn't help. Hoping this can be fixed asap.

### 2/5 — Can’t get to passcode entry

*2018-04-13, version 1.0.12*

The app worked fine this morning, but it was time to change my network password (every 90 days, of course). On the iPhone version of this app, I was able to update my password; but on the iPad version, it insisted that I reset the app. I logged in and it wants me to set up a passcode, but the “Continue” link doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Endless update

*2018-03-04, version 1.0.12*

Since late 2017, does not work at all on multiple devices. Claims to be downloading app update, which never completes. In the meantime, email messages cannot be viewed, and calendar events are not visible. Even if Outlook is the new app, the OWA was the only way to access shared calendars! There is a lot of feedback in the app built-in system to this effect, but it does not look like anyone from MS is paying attention.

### 2/5 — Shared calendars not working in OWA for iPad

*2017-12-20, version 1.0.12*

Shared calendars work in the version for the iPhone, but not the version for the iPad. They don’t make particularly good use of the iPad form factor, and still require you to go to the three-button “home page” to switch between viewing the calendar, the mail, or contacts. I wish I could install OWA for iPhone instead of this junk.

### 2/5 — Unsatisfied

*2017-09-21, version 1.0.12*

When you reply to a message you cant scroll down to see the message anymore.  
Directory is not available off line to add names.  How do you get address book to work off line? 
Freezes
Bottom function screen/blue screen.  Sometimes it fills 1/2the window. How do you get it to go back? 
Messages with attachments that are downloaded while online do not show off line.

### 2/5 — MUCH better than Outlook for iOS!! Still MS Best Product

*2017-09-08, version 1.0.12*

Update: OWA is STILL perhaps the best product Microsoft has created for iOS- maybe even for all platforms. Should be a company example of "how it is done"!

OWA is the only calendar product that has full calendar functioning for Exchange networks (like the Windows version) so users can actually see the calendars of colleagues and schedule appointments. This is the best calendar app for iOS and Mac platforms. If you need to schedule appointments and do not use Windows, this the best app to get by far.

Right now, Outlook for iOS is very buggy after iOS 10 update and totally useless as calendars cannot be shared by Exchange network (like OWA). Outlook is regressing (and no response from MS tech "support"- not really support at all). Stick with OWA- BY FAR, the best way to use Outlook on an iOS device or a Mac. Even better than when we must use Windows.

Not a huge fan of most Microsoft products (they usually seem 75% developed when released, full of bugs and absolutely no tech support available), but MS did a great job with OWA. Our business depends on it and OWA delivers.

## Frequently asked questions about OWA for iPad

### What does OWA for iPad do?

OWA for iPad allows you to access and manage your work email, calendar, and contacts directly from your iPad. It provides tools to organize your inbox, schedule meetings, and view shared calendars, all while keeping your business data secure.

### What are the key features of OWA for iPad?

Key features include organizing email with Conversation View, scheduling meetings using attendee free/busy information and room finder, viewing shared calendars, using voice commands for contacts and schedules, and robust security options like remote wipe and a separate passcode.

### Is OWA for iPad free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires a valid Office 365 for business account with the latest update or Exchange Online to function. Users should confirm their account status with their IT department before installation.

### What are the system requirements for OWA for iPad?

To use OWA for iPad, your mailbox must be on the latest update of Office 365 for business or Exchange Online. Your iPad must be an iPad 2 or higher and running iOS 6 or higher.

### How does OWA for iPad keep my business data secure?

The app offers two main security features: a remote wipe option that erases only your corporate data from the app without affecting your personal data, and a separate passcode specifically for OWA for iPad, adding an extra layer of protection.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.12 — 2015-12-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor bug fixes

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