Comparison

Collabora Office vs Guardian Checklist

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

Head to head
About

Collabora Office

Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. This app offers compatibility with a wide range of file formats, including Open Document and Microsoft Office. It's an open-source solution for on-the-go productivity.

Highlights
  • Text editor
  • Spreadsheet program
  • Presentation program
  • Open Document Format support
  • Microsoft Office file compatibility
  • Open Source
Features
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Collabora Office is a text editor, spreadsheet and presentation program based on LibreOffice, the world's most popular Open Source office suite — and now it's on iOS, enhancing your possibilities to work on mobile devices. This app is in active development, feedback and bug reports are very welcome. Supported files: • Open Document Format (.odt, .odp, .ods, .ots, .ott, .otp) • Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019 (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .dotx, .xltx, .ppsx) • Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 (.doc, .ppt, .xls, .dot, .xlt, .pps) Report issues: Use the bugtracker and attach any files that caused problems via https://col.la/iosBug . Please note that anything you enter in the bugtracker will be public. About the app: Collabora Office for iOS is based on the LibreOffice code for macOS and other platforms. This, combined with a new front-end based on Collabora Online. Credits: iOS port is mainly based on the work of Collabora engineer Tor Lillqvist, with help of Patrick Luby. Please find a detailed list of contributors in the credits: https://col.la/iosCredits License: Open Source — Mozilla Public License v2 and other

About

Guardian Checklist

Streamline safety inspections with digital checklists and hazard documentation. Generate professional PDF reports for immediate distribution, eliminating paperwork. Supports both civilian and military safety standards.

Highlights
  • Digital checklist templates
  • Hazard identification and prioritization
  • Photo documentation with location
  • PDF report generation
  • Civilian and military safety standards
  • iCloud data syncing
Features
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Guardian Checklist is a field inspection tool for safety professionals, supervisors, and unit safety officers who need to find hazards, document them, and get a clear report to the right person, without paperwork piling up afterward. ONE APP, CIVILIAN OR MILITARY - Checklist templates built around OSHA workplace safety standards - Choose your organization type to add military safety overlays on top of the OSHA core - Army users can assess hazards with a DA PAM 385-30 risk matrix and generate reports in AR 25-50 memorandum format - Civilian users get the same inspection depth in a standard business report format INSPECT WITH STRUCTURE - Prioritize findings as P1, P2, or P3 so the most urgent issues get fixed first - Assess each hazard with a built-in risk matrix - Report hazards and mishaps on the spot, even outside a scheduled inspection DOCUMENT WHAT YOU SEE - Attach photos directly to each finding - Photos and reports include location, so every finding is tied to where it was found REPORT AND FOLLOW UP - Generate a professional PDF inspection report - Send it to your safety manager or safety officer through Mail, Messages, Files, or any app you already use - Get reminders for upcoming inspections and overdue corrective actions YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - No sign-up or account required - Syncs only through your own private iCloud - No analytics, no tracking, no ads - One purchase. No subscription. Guardian Checklist is designed for business and professional use. Guardian Checklist is an inspection aid. It does not guarantee regulatory compliance and does not replace a qualified safety professional's judgment or your organization's official safety program requirements. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OSHA, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, or the National Guard. Users are responsible for following their organization's policies on approved software and on handling sensitive or controlled information. Built by The Option LLC in Vermont.

Screenshots

Collabora Office4 screens
Guardian Checklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Collabora Office at Free against Guardian Checklist's $1.99. Collabora Office also leads on ratings volume (130 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). Guardian Checklist's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Collabora Office is free to download; Guardian Checklist costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guardian Checklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collabora Office has 130 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collabora Office versus Guardian Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollabora OfficeGuardian Checklist
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.3 (130 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCollabora ProductivityThe Option LLC

Bugs and requests

Collabora Office

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to open password-protected documents
  • Formatting issues with imported documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Keyboard and cursor controls not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved cursor and text selection controls
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • More intuitive file naming and saving process
  • Enhanced spreadsheet functionality

Guardian Checklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Collabora Office

No in-app purchases

None

Guardian Checklist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collabora Office free?
Collabora Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guardian Checklist free?
Guardian Checklist costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collabora Office or Guardian Checklist?
Guardian Checklist is rated higher. Collabora Office averages 3.3 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Guardian Checklist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Collabora Office or Guardian Checklist have ads?
Neither Collabora Office nor Guardian Checklist shows ads.

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