# MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs Office Word

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader and Office Word both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 27% of Office Word's. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1.4K). Office Word's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Office Word sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader against 4.7 for Office Word. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 27% of Office Word's.

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, Office Word every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader | Office Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobipdfpdf-text-editorreader/id1527395366/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-word-edit-document/id6759957263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #94 | **#69** |
| Size | 216 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [MobiSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214) | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) |

## What reviewers say

### MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobipdfpdf-text-editorreader/id1527395366)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Productivity, #208 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit, create, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Scan paper documents to editable PDFs, recognize text with OCR, and fill or sign forms. Convert between PDF and other formats, and protect sensitive files with passwords.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to editable PDFs, Recognize text with OCR, Edit text, images, and signatures, Fill and sign forms, Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, Protect PDFs with passwords, Organize and merge PDF pages

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Extra Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Extra Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and productive
- 💡 Good scanner feature
- 🚀 Helpful for work and school

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Sneaky pricing tactics
- 🔒 Subscription scam

**Reported bugs**

- Text editing issues
- Image fields in forms don't work
- Incompatible with dynamic PDFs
- Activation issues

**Requested features**

- Add snap tool for cleaner documents
- Improve font sync
- Offer one-time purchase option
- Develop a Mac OS version


### Office Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-word-edit-document/id6759957263)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Productivity, #78 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage various document types, including Word, PDF, PPT, and Excel files, directly from your mobile device. It offers a streamlined workflow for everyday document tasks, making it convenient for students and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** Read, edit, and manage documents, Supports Word, PDF, PPT, and Excel files, Convenient mobile editing tools, Organized home page for easy navigation, Streamlined file workflow, Designed for everyday use

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Word Office Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Office Word free?

Office Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Office Word?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is rated higher. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Office Word averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Office Word have ads?

Office Word shows ads; MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Office Word?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and Office Word every 5 days. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Office Word on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Office Word?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Office Word at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*