Comparison

WPD Reader vs TextMaker

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

Head to head
About

WPD Reader

Easily open and read Corel WordPerfect documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert files to Microsoft Word or PDF formats for wider compatibility and editing. Manage your documents with built-in browsing and organization tools.

Highlights
  • Open and read WordPerfect files (versions 1-11)
  • Convert to Microsoft Word (.docx, .doc) and RTF
  • Convert to PDF
  • Searchable text content
  • Document outlines and page thumbnails
  • Integrated document manager
  • iCloud and third-party storage support
Features
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Do you receive Corel® WordPerfect® documents (.wpd, .wpt, .wp, .wp4, .wp5, .wp6) as email attachments on you iPhone and iPad? Are you having plenty of WordPerfect files that no decent viewer available to open on your iPhone and iPad? The easiest way to circumvent these problems is WPD Reader. “WPD Reader” allows you to open and read WordPerfect (version 1-11) documents on iOS device. It offers you fantastic reading experience using document outlines, page thumbnails and text search features. In addition, “WPD Reader” allows you to export WordPerfect document into Microsoft Word(.docx, .doc) and RTF to make it available for editing in other Word processing software. Converts the text, text characteristics, paragraphs, text frames linking, text frame columns, tables, graphics and other document objects and properties to the matching Microsoft Word format objects and properties by preserving layout. - It also allows to convert WordPerfect document into PDF. - Standard document interaction interface to share, send and save exported documents. READING FEATURES: - Fully selectable and searchable text contents. Select and copy text to clipboard for further use. - Pinch out and Pinch in to ZoomIn and ZoomOut view. - Navigate through topics by document outlines, if exist. - Search text feature to find a character, word or sentence any where in a document. - Scroll through your document by Page Thumbnails or Go to page feature. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - The inbuilt document browse view automatically gives you the option to share documents using the Share button or a drag-and-drop action. It also provides a standard interface for browsing and managing documents. - Automatically handles access to iCloud for you within the app. It also provides access to documents managed by third-party storage service extensions installed on your device. - Browse, find and sort documents to help you locate the document you want. Tap the file that you want to open. - You can move, delete, duplicate and rename a document with document manager in browser view. - In the document manager, you can group related documents into folders so they’re easy to find. - Support to open and convert Corel WordPerfect (version 1-11) format files. Note: “WPD Reader” is standalone application running natively to open and convert WordPerfect document securely right on your iOS device. You can refer User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support. Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Corel® and WordPerfect® are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited.

About

TextMaker

This app offers a complete word processing experience for your documents, bringing desktop-level features to your mobile device. It ensures seamless compatibility with Microsoft Word files and provides intuitive controls for editing and formatting on the go. Save your work locally or directly to cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • Microsoft Word DOCX compatibility
  • Desktop-level editing and formatting
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Intuitive mobile interface
  • Extensive graphics functions
  • Spell check and complex document features
Features
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■ TextMaker ► The only complete Office word processor for your Word files ► Work on your Word documents wherever and whenever you want. ► When working on the go, take advantage of a feature set that you would otherwise only know from your PC or Mac. ► Almost all features can be used permanently free of charge. The complete set of features that you know from Microsoft Word or TextMaker on your Mac or PC is now offered by TextMaker on your iPhone and iPad. Compatibility without compromise: TextMaker uses the Microsoft Office format DOCX as its native format. This guarantees seamless data exchange. You can open your documents directly in Microsoft Word without having to convert them. Intuitive operation on iPhone and iPad: TextMaker always provides an ideal user experience, regardless of whether you're using it on your iPhone or an iPad. On an iPhone, you can use the practical toolbars with just one finger. On an iPad, you work with ribbons similar to those on your Mac or PC. Save locally or in the cloud: TextMaker not only enables you to open and save documents stored on your device, but it also allows you to access your files in iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive and all other cloud storage services. The TextMaker user interface is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and more than 20 other languages. TextMaker brings the features of a desktop word processor to your iPhone and iPad. You shouldn't settle for less. ■ Working with files ► Documents can be losslessly exchanged with TextMaker for Windows, Mac and Linux. ► Open and save DOCX and DOC files with full fidelity from Microsoft Word 6.0 to 2021 and Word 365, also with password protection ► Open and save OpenDocument files (compatible with OpenOffice and LibreOffice), RTF and HTML ■ Editing and formatting ► Numerous templates enable you to rapidly create attractive Office documents. ► Insert fields such as date/time, page number, consecutive numbers, etc. ► Borders, shading, drop caps, paragraph control ► Paragraph and character styles ► Format painter for the rapid transfer of formatting ► Tables ► Calculations in text and tables ► Automatic numbering of lines, paragraphs, lists and headings ■ Comprehensive graphics functions ► Draw and design directly in the document ► Microsoft-Word-compatible AutoShapes ► Insert pictures in a range of file formats ► Crop pictures, change brightness, contrast and gamma ► TextArt function for striking font effects ■ Spell check ► Automatic spell checking in numerous languages ► You can add any Hunspell dictionary. ■ Features for complex documents ► Comments ► Cross references, footnotes, endnotes, indexes, tables of contents, bibliographies ► Forms with input fields, dropdown lists, calculations, etc. ■ Other features Almost all features of TextMaker for iOS can be used free of charge. The following additional features are available to you via an inexpensive subscription: ► Printing ► Export to PDF, PDF/A and to the e-book format EPUB ► Sharing documents directly from TextMaker ► Outliner ► Multilingual thesaurus ► 2D and 3D charts ► Comments and tracked changes ► Free customer support A single subscription unlocks these features simultaneously in TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations for iOS. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WPD Reader4 screens
TextMaker3 screens

Verdict

The call

WPD Reader and TextMaker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of TextMaker's written reviews are positive against 30% of WPD Reader's. TextMaker also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (492 vs 119). WPD Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

TextMaker is free to download; WPD Reader costs $4.99 up front. TextMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. WPD Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WPD Reader against 4.7 for TextMaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 492 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of WPD Reader's written reviews are positive against 76% of TextMaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPD Reader ships an update every 4 months, TextMaker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WPD Reader versus TextMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPD ReaderTextMaker
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (119 ratings)4.7 (492 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews76.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119492 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.SoftMaker Software GmbH

Customer experience

WPD Reader

All ratings119 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

TextMaker

All ratings492 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative20.2%

Bugs and requests

WPD Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TextMaker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with replacing images in documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when saving documents
  • Compatibility problems with older iPad models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Apple Pencil support
  • Ability to manage footnotes as a whole
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • More customization options for dark mode

In-app purchases

None

WPD Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TextMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year

Questions

Is WPD Reader free?
WPD Reader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TextMaker free?
TextMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WPD Reader or TextMaker?
TextMaker is rated higher. WPD Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while TextMaker averages 4.7 from 492 ratings.
Do WPD Reader or TextMaker have ads?
Neither WPD Reader nor TextMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WPD Reader or TextMaker?
WPD Reader ships an update every 4 months, and TextMaker every 2 months. Most recently, WPD Reader was updated on October 12, 2026 and TextMaker on October 11, 2026.

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