Comparison

Word Processor vs Templates for MS Word

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Processor

A powerful yet user-friendly word processor designed for students and professionals. It aids in organizing research, generating ideas, and focusing on writing. Seamlessly sync documents across devices and export in various formats.

Highlights
  • Create, edit, import, and export documents (text, RTF, Markdown, LaTeX)
  • Export to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and more
  • MLA and APA style formatting support
  • Insert photos, signatures, charts, and drawings
  • Offline/Online sync with cloud services
  • Text to Speech for proofreading
  • Scan documents using device camera
Features
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Textilus Pro is a great word processor app for students and business people, also being excellent for writing reports, papers, blog posts, journals or ebooks! Textilus Pro can help you organize your research, generate ideas, and remove distractions so you can focus on the most important thing: writing. Thanks to iCloud and Dropbox Sync, your documents in Textilus will synchronize between your iPad and iPhone automatically. MAIN FEATURES + Create, edit, import and export text, RTF, Markdown and LaTeX documents. + Export and share your text documents to PDF, RTF, RTFD, ePUB, PNG, TXT, Markdown or HTML + Modify margins and paper sizes, MLA and APA style format support including document headers/footers, very useful for students and teachers + Insert inline photos, signatures, charts and drawings in your documents. + MLA and APA style format support including headers/footers + Install your own TrueType fonts. + Full-text search engine: It allows you to search the contents of your document library + Create unlimited notebooks, folders and nested subfolders + Create your own templates for new documents + User defined document headers and footers with tags for date, page number, total of pages, etc. + Offline/Online document sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, webDAV + Text to Speech for proofreading with text being read aloud starting at the cursor position + Scan documents: Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. directly in Textilus !!! + Wi-Fi Transfer: transfer your documents between your iPad/iPhone and your computer via Wi-Fi with a web browser + Protect individually your folders/notebooks with a password, very useful for iPads with more than one user in office, classroom or home + Zip folders and email them as an attachment + iCloud sync support: it keeps automatically your documents up to date on all your devices iPhone/iPad + Share Link via iCloud: Share your documents via public iCloud web link Other main features: # Stay organized + Create notebooks, folders and nested subfolders # Essential Writing Tool + Rich-text formatting: Bold, italic, underline, highlight, subscript/superscript, alignment, line and paragraph spacing, first-line indent, page breaks, footnotes, comments, text and paper color, etc. + Insert special symbols, math symbols, date, current GPS location, pictographs and web links + Sign your documents realistically with your finger + Document Statistics: characters, words, reading time, sentences, average word length + Right to Left and bi-directional text editing supported for Hebrew, Arabic, Thai, etc. # Customizable Keyboard Bar + Exclusive extra keyboard row with direct access to styling and punctuation functions. + Quick keys for tab, forward delete, cursor up/down/left/right, etc. + Tap and hold to easily set your own custom keyboard buttons to your commonly-used keys, special symbols, text snippets or hard to reach characters # Special and Unique Features + Scan documents: Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. directly in Textilus !!! + Text to Speech for proofreading with text being read aloud starting at the cursor position + Typewriter (Focus) mode. Distraction-Free mode that keeps only the paragraph you’re typing at the center of the screen, letting you focus on what you’re writing + User defined document headers and footers with tags for date, page number, total of pages, etc. + Create backup snapshots of your documents anytime + Zip folders/notebooks and email them as an attachment Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app requires users to have a subscription to unlock all the features after a 3-day risk-free trial.

About

Templates for MS Word

Access over 5,000 professional templates for creating documents, invitations, posters, and more with Microsoft Word. Customize layouts with your own text and images for a personalized touch. Regular monthly updates ensure a fresh selection of designs.

Highlights
  • Over 5,000 professional templates
  • Monthly template updates
  • Customizable layouts
  • Supports A4 and US Letter sizes
  • Easy recoloring and object manipulation
  • Add/remove text boxes and change fonts
  • Replace stock images with personal photos
Features
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* Requires Microsoft Word for iOS and iOS 15 or later, which have to be downloaded separately. Templates for MS Word - DesiGN is a collection of professional templates and themes for Microsoft Word. Create stunning documents for business, education, and personal projects. • Browse document templates, resumes, letters, and reports • Open templates directly in Microsoft Word with one tap • Search by keyword and mark favorites • Save templates for quick access in Word • New designs added regularly • First item in every category is free to try Nearly all elements can be customized in Word. Type or paste your text, swap images, and adjust layouts to match your project. Subscription: The first 3 days are on the house and then you can get it in affordable monthly, semi-annual, annual, or lifetime plans! Subscribe to take advantage of all the Premium features described above. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Instructions to manage your auto-renewing subscriptions can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: http://graphicnode.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: http://graphicnode.com/termsandconditions/ Help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: support@graphicnode.com

Screenshots

Word Processor4 screens
Templates for MS Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

Word Processor and Templates for MS Word both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Templates for MS Word's written reviews are positive against 42% of Word Processor's. Templates for MS Word also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Word Processor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (902 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Processor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Templates for MS Word sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Templates for MS Word holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Processor has 902 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Word Processor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Templates for MS Word's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Processor ships an update every 2 weeks, Templates for MS Word every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Processor versus Templates for MS Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProcessorTemplates for MS Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (902 ratings)4.6 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings902 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLGraphic Node

Customer experience

Word Processor

All ratings902 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative51.4%

Templates for MS Word

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Word Processor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor disappearing issue after iOS 13 update
  • Unreliable document saving and syncing
  • Inability to access or export documents
  • Unexpected document deletion or loss

Requested features

6 requests
  • More font options
  • Improved formatting and layout controls
  • Better PDF support and annotation
  • Scrivener file integration
  • Customizable page sizes
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  • Improved search and navigation

Templates for MS Word

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Word Processor

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Textilus Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Version Unlock$9.99
4 purchases

Templates for MS Word

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subcscription3 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Templates for MS Word$64.99

Questions

Is Word Processor free?
Word Processor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Templates for MS Word free?
Templates for MS Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Processor or Templates for MS Word?
Templates for MS Word is rated higher. Word Processor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Templates for MS Word averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.
Do Word Processor or Templates for MS Word have ads?
Neither Word Processor nor Templates for MS Word shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Processor or Templates for MS Word?
Word Processor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Templates for MS Word every 4 months. Most recently, Word Processor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Templates for MS Word on September 3, 2026.

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