# Keynote vs Microsoft PowerPoint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keynote at none against Microsoft PowerPoint's 14. Keynote also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 53%). Microsoft PowerPoint's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Keynote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft PowerPoint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft PowerPoint has 584K ratings behind it against 83K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Keynote's written reviews are positive against 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Keynote ships an update every 3 months, Microsoft PowerPoint weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keynote | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keynote-design-presentations/id361285480/reviews) | **[4.7 (584K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83K | **584K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 53.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 662 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iTunes K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Keynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keynote-design-presentations/id361285480)

Design and deliver professional presentations across Apple devices and even PCs. Utilize Apple-designed themes, add rich media, and apply cinematic animations. Collaborate in real-time and present confidently from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Apple-designed themes, Cinematic animations and transitions, Multi-presenter slideshows, Real-time collaboration, Import PowerPoint presentations, Export to PowerPoint, PDF, and more, Apple Intelligence writing and image tools

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Great for presentations
- 🎨 Excellent animation and design tools
- 🤩 Fun and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Exporting issues with video and animations
- 🔒 Limited remote control functionality
- 🔍 Lack of advanced text editing options
- 🤔 Confusing UI at times

**Reported bugs**

- Slides not displaying properly
- Presentation remote disconnecting unexpectedly
- Crashes when importing certain media files

**Requested features**

- Add more font and shape options
- Improve export capabilities for video and animations
- Enhance remote control functionality
- Streamline text editing experience


### Microsoft PowerPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Productivity, #99 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and present slideshows from anywhere. Access recent files, sync across devices via OneDrive, and collaborate with others in real time. Features AI-powered design ideas and a Presenter Coach for public speaking practice.

**Highlights:** Create and edit presentations, View and present slideshows, Sync across devices with OneDrive, Real-time collaboration, Design ideas and templates, AI-powered Presenter Coach

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for school and work
- 🚀 Smooth transitions and animations
- 👍 Wide range of fonts and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to share and collaborate
- 🔒 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 👎 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Slides getting corrupted or deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to open or save files in certain locations
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth keyboard
- Text formatting issues when moving between devices
- Overwriting of recent changes with older versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and edit multiple slides at once
- Improved palm rejection and text input with Apple Pencil
- Equation editor for scientific presentations
- Picture-in-picture mode for viewing slides and taking notes
- Seamless integration with other cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keynote free?

Keynote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?

Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keynote or Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is rated higher. Keynote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Microsoft PowerPoint averages 4.7 from 584K ratings.

### Do Keynote or Microsoft PowerPoint have ads?

Neither Keynote nor Microsoft PowerPoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keynote or Microsoft PowerPoint?

Keynote ships an update every 3 months, and Microsoft PowerPoint weekly. Most recently, Keynote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Microsoft PowerPoint on October 17, 2026.

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