TextMaker vs Document Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Microsoft Word DOCX compatibility
- Desktop-level editing and formatting
- Cloud storage integration
- Intuitive mobile interface
- Extensive graphics functions
- Spell check and complex document 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/
Document Manager
This mobile office suite allows you to create, edit, and manage various document types including Word, Excel, PPT, and PDF files. It features OCR text recognition for image-to-text conversion and provides templates for efficient document creation.
- Edit Word, Excel, PPT, PDF files
- Create new documents and spreadsheets
- OCR text recognition from images
- Convert files to PDF
- File management capabilities
- Access to document templates
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Document Manager is an all-in-one mobile office solution for viewing, editing, and managing Word documents, Excel sheets, PPT slides, and PDF files on the go. Fully compatible with doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pdf, txt, and other mainstream formats. Equipped with powerful features including Word document editing, XLSX spreadsheet creation, OCR text scanner, and PDF converter, Document Manager is your essential pocket office toolkit! --- KEY FEATURES --- 【Word Document Editing】 - View and edit Word documents seamlessly on your mobile device. - Powerful document editor supporting text formatting, layout adjustments, and new file creation. - Rich collection of Word templates (resumes, contracts, work reports) for fast document generation. 【Spreadsheet Creation & XLSX Editor】 - Optimized mobile spreadsheet editing experience for creating and managing XLSX files effortlessly. - Access a wide range of sheet templates including financial statements, attendance logs, and budget trackers. - Perform calculations, row/column adjustments, and formatting to boost sheet productivity. 【OCR Scanner & Photo to Table】 - Smart OCR recognition turns your phone into a portable scanner to extract text into Word documents. - Snap photos of paper forms to convert them into editable XLSX spreadsheets instantly. 【PDF Converter & File Manager】 - All-in-one PDF converter: Convert files between PDF and Word documents, spreadsheets, PPT slides, or images. - Easily import, organize, and manage your Word, XLSX, PPT, and PDF files in one place. Download Document Manager today to streamline your mobile document editing workflow! 【Subscription Information】 - Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Manage Subscriptions: Users can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in Account Settings. - Cancellation: Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in iTunes/Apple ID settings. - Renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyinsiiosen.html User Agreement: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyyonghuiosen.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMaker at 76% against Document Manager's 0%. TextMaker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TextMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Document Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TextMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextMaker has 492 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of TextMaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Document Manager's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextMaker | Document Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (492 ratings) — better | 4.5 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 492 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoftMaker Software GmbH | shellmob |
Customer experience
TextMaker
Document Manager
Bugs and 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
Document Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TextMaker
- Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year
Document Manager
- Document Premium weekly$2.997 Days
- Office Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Office Premium quarterly$9.996 Months
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- Office Premium quarterly$10.493 Months
- Office Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
- Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$25.491 Year
- Office Premium Yearly$28.491 Year
- Office Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- Office Premium Yearly3 Days trial$43.991 Year
- Document Premium Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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