Comparison

Document Manager vs Apex

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Apex

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TAKE THE FRICTION OUT OF CLIENT COMMUNICATION Managing a busy client schedule shouldn't mean spending hours texting clients. Apex is a mini-calendar designed for professionals who need to stay in touch without the manual labour. - Smart Contact Integration: Automatically detects Contacts, phone numbers and email addresses in your calendar appointments for seamless messaging - Custom Templates: Create reusable text and email templates for reminders, on the day communication and follow-ups - One-Tap Messaging: Reach out to clients in seconds, not minutes - Mini-Calendar: A streamlined view of your week so you can focus on what matters most Perfect for: - Freelancers and Consultants - Beauty and Wellness Professionals - Personal Trainers - Real Estate Agents - Sole traders - Anyone who values their time Stop typing. Start connecting. Download Apex: Appointments Extended today.

Screenshots

Document Manager4 screens
Apex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apex at none against Document Manager's shown. Document Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Document Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Apex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document Manager ships an update every 2 months, Apex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Document Manager versus Apex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument ManagerApex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopershellmobNathaniel North

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Document Manager

Subscriptions10
  • 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
One-time1
  • Document Premium Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Apex

One-time1
  • Apex Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Document Manager free?
Document Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apex free?
Apex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Document Manager or Apex have ads?
Document Manager shows ads; Apex does not.
Which is updated more often, Document Manager or Apex?
Document Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Apex every 4 months. Most recently, Document Manager was updated on October 2, 2026 and Apex on October 5, 2026.

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