# Templates for Google Docs vs Template Manager

Templates for Google Docs and Template Manager both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Template Manager's written reviews are positive against 27% of Templates for Google Docs's. Template Manager also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). Templates for Google Docs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Templates for Google Docs sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Template Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Templates for Google Docs against 4.6 for Template Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Templates for Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 63% of Template Manager's.

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, Template Manager every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Google Docs | Template Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153/reviews) | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphic Node](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) | [Purple Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/476294256) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153)

Access over 20,000 unique designs for documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. Enhance your content with thousands of royalty-free images and graphics, all fully editable within Google's suite. Offers regular content updates and various subscription plans.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ unique designs, Spreadsheet templates, Slideshow themes, 2000+ images and graphics, US and international paper sizes, Royalty-free stock images, Regular content updates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Household Budget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assignment Scheduler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Report 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Sheets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Docs Templates | $24.99 | one-time |
| Google Docs Templates Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |


### Template Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-manager/id1120939762)

Create and reuse customizable email templates with dynamic variables. Save time by quickly filling in details for frequently sent messages, from professional announcements to personal requests.

**Highlights:** Create reusable email and message templates, Support for user-defined variables, Quick sending of templates, Favorite templates for fast access, Keyboard extension for easy input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Google Docs free?

Templates for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Template Manager free?

Template Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Templates for Google Docs or Template Manager?

Template Manager is rated higher. Templates for Google Docs averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Template Manager averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Templates for Google Docs or Template Manager have ads?

Neither Templates for Google Docs nor Template Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Google Docs or Template Manager?

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, and Template Manager every 5 months. Most recently, Templates for Google Docs was updated on October 4, 2026 and Template Manager on October 1, 2026.

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