Comparison

Documents (Office Docs) vs MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

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

Head to head
About

Documents (Office Docs)

This mobile office suite allows users to edit and manage spreadsheet and rich text files on their iPhone and iPad. It offers online and offline functionality, synchronization with cloud storage services, and compatibility with major office suites.

Highlights
  • Edit spreadsheet and rich text files
  • Online and offline functionality
  • Synchronize with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, SkyDrive
  • File browser for iPhone files
  • Support for .txt and .csv files
  • Basic word processing and spreadsheet features
Features
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Documents by SavySoda™ ••• Reached #1 overall BUSINESS APP ••• ••• on App Store in OVER 40 COUNTRIES. ••• ••• Over 30 Million Users on iOS ••• ••• AS FEATURED BY APPLE, USA TODAY ••• iPhone's and iPad's lightweight mobile office suite. This essential application allows you to edit and manage spreadsheet & rich text files on your iPhone. Works both online and offline. You can also synchronize files to your Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and SkyDrive accounts and open files on your PC or Mac. Works with Dropbox™ Works with Google Drive™ Works with Microsoft OneDrive™ Files can be opened using Microsoft Word and Excel, Open Office, Numbers, and all major office suites. INCLUDES • iSpreadsheet (a premier spreadsheet app) • Text Editor (to edit basic text) • iPhone file browser (to view iPhone files) • Google Sync (to upload/download documents) • Dropbox Integration FEATURES • Smooth User Interface • Portrait & Landscape mode • Full support for .txt and .csv files • Limited support for .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx files from Google Docs • Google upload & download • Files can be opened in Microsoft Excel, Word, Apple Numbers, TextEdit, Notepad, Openoffice & all leading office suites. • Works anywhere online or offline. • Spreadsheet supports formulas, formatting, resizing, and all basic spreadsheet features. • Beautiful UI. SOME USES • Lightweight office work on the run • Backup of documents • Quick access to spreadsheets, notes, memos • Basic word processing • Pocket Spreadsheet The Documents suite of apps is the ORIGINAL and most popular mobile office and file management solution for the iPhone and iPod. Over 30 million users choose Documents for their everyday business and productivity use. And it's now available for everyone to use for free. There is also an option to upgrade. iPhone Business Apps: http://www.savysoda.com

About

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

This app allows users to create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations across various file formats. It offers cloud storage integration, document scanning, and PDF viewing and annotation capabilities. Premium features include advanced editing tools, PDF conversion, and enhanced security options.

Highlights
  • Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Compatible with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • View and annotate PDF files
  • Integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox
  • Scan paper documents to digital files
  • 5GB free cloud storage
Features
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MobiOffice is a complete mobile office suite that helps freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs — also ideal for students and anyone looking for a simple, affordable Microsoft Office alternative — fully compatible with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and 10+ other formats, all from one app on iPhone and iPad. KEY CAPABILITIES • Create and edit Word-compatible documents (.doc, .docx) with 70+ fonts, rich formatting, tables, and full page layout controls • Build and analyze spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx) with 250+ functions, advanced charts, filters, and data validation • Design and deliver presentations (.ppt, .pptx) with transitions, animations, themes, and presenter mode — optimized for iPad • View, annotate, sign, fill, and convert PDF files — including handwritten signatures and fillable forms (Premium) • Listen to Word documents and PDF files read aloud — hands-free, perfect for driving, commuting, or on the go • Work fully offline — access and edit all your files without an internet connection • Store and sync via 5GB free cloud on MobiDrive, plus Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Box • Scan paper documents to digital files directly from your camera USE CASES • Open and edit a Word or Excel file received as an email attachment — on iPhone or iPad, no desktop needed • Review, mark up, and sign PDF contracts on the go • Run a full home office from your iPad — documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in one app • Have a contract or report read aloud while driving or commuting • Work on client documents, proposals, or invoices offline while traveling • Deliver a polished presentation from your iPad in a client meeting or remote call • Students: write and submit assignments in Word or PDF without needing a laptop • A simple, affordable Microsoft Office alternative for everyday users WHY MOBIOFFICE • Purpose-built for iPhone and iPad — intuitive mobile-first experience • Full Microsoft Office compatibility — zero formatting loss when sharing files • Built-in PDF module — view, sign, annotate, and convert PDFs without a separate app • Read Aloud for Word and PDF — turn your commute into productive work time • Works completely offline — unlike Google Docs, reliable anywhere • Simple and intuitive — accessible for all ages and experience levels • Trusted by 5,000,000+ users over 5 years PREMIUM — Available as weekly and yearly subscriptions • 50GB cloud storage on MobiDrive • PDF converter (PDF to Word, Excel, ePub) • Password-protected documents • Track changes, conditional formatting, slide animations & more • A fraction of the cost of Microsoft 365!!!. TL;DR MobiOffice is the go-to mobile office suite for freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners — and a simple, affordable choice for students and everyday users — with full Microsoft Office compatibility, a powerful PDF module, hands-free Read Aloud, and reliable offline access, optimized for iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://mobisystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.mobisystems.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Documents (Office Docs)4 screens
MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Documents (Office Docs) at none against MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF's 17. Documents (Office Docs) also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Documents (Office Docs) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 45K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Documents (Office Docs)'s written reviews are positive against 70% of MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Documents (Office Docs) versus MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments (Office Docs)MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43K ratings)4.7 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43K45K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#43 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB244 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdMobiSystems, Inc.

Customer experience

Documents (Office Docs)

All ratings43,490 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews645 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.0%

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

All ratings44,564 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews2,154 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative24.3%

User reviews

Documents (Office Docs)

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient document organization
  • 📁 Versatile file management
  • 💡 Helpful for work and school
  • 🔒 Secure document storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🖌️ Inconsistent font/formatting issues
  • 💸 Ads and in-app purchases

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Provides a real service
  • 🚀 Unrivaled duo with desktop version
  • 👍 Excellent for creating presentations and papers
  • 👍 Handy app to use
  • 👍 Best mobile office app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bookmarks don't work
  • 🐛 Cannot delete files
  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes
  • 🐛 Printing issues
  • 🐛 Formatting issues when converting files

Bugs and requests

Documents (Office Docs)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to open certain file types
  • Syncing issues with external storage
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing documents

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add undo/redo functionality
  • Improve document editing capabilities
  • Integrate with more cloud storage services
  • Enhance text formatting and highlighting options

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after iOS 13 update
  • Losing documents after migration to new app
  • Inability to restore previous paid version
  • Unreadable files after conversion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add math symbols in word processor
  • Allow font customization
  • Add Apple Pencil support for editing
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add dark mode
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  • Improve keyboard shortcuts and productivity features

In-app purchases

None

Documents (Office Docs)

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF

Subscriptions8
  • OfficeSuite Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • OfficeSuite Premium Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • MobiOffice Premium Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
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  • MobiOffice Premium Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • OfficeSuite Personal7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • OfficeSuite Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • OfficeSuite Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • OfficeSuite Premium Yearly3 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Documents (Office Docs) free?
Documents (Office Docs) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF free?
MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents (Office Docs) or MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF?
MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF is rated higher. Documents (Office Docs) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do Documents (Office Docs) or MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF have ads?
Documents (Office Docs) shows ads; MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents (Office Docs) or MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF?
Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, and MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF monthly. Most recently, Documents (Office Docs) was updated on September 25, 2026 and MobiOffice・Word Docs・Excel・PDF on September 25, 2026.

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