Comparison

TextEditor vs Microsoft Word

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

Head to head
About

TextEditor

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Rich text editing
  • Google Docs synchronization
  • Portrait/Landscape mode
  • Multiple file format support
  • Save and browse files
  • Clean user interface
Features
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Text Editor By SavySoda™ - Take your notes anywhere - A simple rich text editor with Google Documents synchronization and Portrait / Landscape mode. Edit different formats of documents: - TXT, RTF, RTFD, RTA, HTML View many types of documents including: - PDF - DOC, DOCX, MORE FEATURES - Edit text in landscape and portrait mode - Save multiple files - Browse saved files - Upload / Download from google docs - Beautiful UI - Free Updates iPhone Apps: http://www.savysoda.com

About

Microsoft Word

Create, edit, and share documents on your mobile device. This powerful word processor offers templates, formatting tools, and collaborative features to help you write impactful text documents, resumes, and more. Your office moves with you, allowing for seamless editing and sharing from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Create and edit documents
  • Modern templates
  • Rich formatting and layout options
  • Reading view
  • Collaborate with comments
  • Version history
  • Simplified sharing
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Send, open and edit Office files from your mobile with the full power of Microsoft’s word-processing tools. Whether you're a writer, freelancer, student or project manager, Word moves with you. Enhance your writing with Copilot in Word when signed in with your Microsoft 365 subscription.* Draft, edit, collaborate, and share with confidence – anytime, anywhere. Create impactful blogs, proposals, CVs, branding materials and more. Customise every document with rich formatting options and professionally designed templates. Create Documents • Kick-start projects with templates for letters, CVs, scripts, proposals, invoices and more • Use robust formatting and layout tools to express ideas clearly • Maintain a polished look across all your devices Read, Write and Edit Anywhere • Edit long documents, letters and scripts on your device with familiar writing tools • Open attachments with the built in viewer • Convert PDFs to Word for quick editing Collaborate and Share • Leave comments directly next to relevant text • Work with others in real time and track layout or formatting changes • Use version history to view and restore previous drafts Simplified Sharing • Invite others to edit or view in just a few taps • Manage permissions and see who’s active in the document • Copy formatted content into emails or attach your files instantly AI Assistance with Copilot* • Draft CVs, polish proposals and organise ideas in seconds • Summarise, refine and format content instantly • Get intelligent suggestions to make your writing clear and compelling *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying subscription on phone, tablet, PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased in app will be charged to your App Store account and automatically renew unless auto renew is turned off 24 hours before the billing period ends. Manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. This app may be provided by Microsoft or a third party publisher and is subject to its own privacy statement and terms. Data may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or other regions where Microsoft or its affiliates operate. EULA: http://aka.ms/eula

Screenshots

TextEditor4 screens
Microsoft Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextEditor at 78% against Microsoft Word's 37%. TextEditor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft Word's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Microsoft Word sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TextEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Word holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TextEditor's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Word's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, Microsoft Word weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
TextEditor versus Microsoft Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditorMicrosoft Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.9K ratings)4.7 (3M ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better36.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K3M — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB527 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

TextEditor

All ratings2,936 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews561 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative16.2%

Microsoft Word

All ratings2,983,486 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4,808 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative56.1%

User reviews

TextEditor

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Useful for basic text editing
  • 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline
  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved files
  • 🔍 Limited file format support
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features like search and spell check
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases

Microsoft Word

From 3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
  • 📝 Great for writing and editing
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 💡 Helpful for school and work

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
  • ⏱️ Laggy and slow performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🤔 Limited functionality compared to desktop

Bugs and requests

TextEditor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access cloud storage services
  • Saved files sometimes disappear or become inaccessible
  • Formatting issues when copying and pasting text

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Support for more file formats like .docx and .pdf
  • Addition of search, spell check, and other advanced editing tools
  • Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free usage

Microsoft Word

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent saving and syncing between devices
  • Cursor positioning issues when editing text
  • Formatting problems when importing documents
  • Unreliable text selection and highlighting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mouse/trackpad support
  • Built-in citation and bibliography tools
  • More customization options for formatting
  • Ability to edit documents offline

In-app purchases

None

TextEditor

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Microsoft Word

Subscriptions12
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Office 365 Home1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal Student1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
  • Office 365 Personal$69.991 Year
  • Office 365 Home$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is TextEditor free?
TextEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextEditor or Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is rated higher. TextEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Microsoft Word averages 4.7 from 3M ratings.
Do TextEditor or Microsoft Word have ads?
TextEditor shows ads; Microsoft Word does not.
Which is updated more often, TextEditor or Microsoft Word?
TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, and Microsoft Word weekly. Most recently, TextEditor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Microsoft Word on September 25, 2026.

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