Comparison

한컴오피스 Viewer vs Microsoft Word

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

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About

한컴오피스 Viewer

View and manage documents from various office suites, including Hangul, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Convert documents to PDF or image files, and share them via email. Supports a wide range of file formats.

Highlights
  • Read and manage office documents
  • Support for HWP, DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF
  • Convert documents to PDF
  • Convert documents to image files
  • Send documents via email
  • Folder management
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Overview HancomOffice Viewer is a program that allows you to read and manage documents in various formats. [System Requirements] - OS: iOS 16.0 or higher [Key Features] 1. Reading and managing Office documents: You can use the full-featured document viewer to read documents, change folders, and send emails. 2. Support for various document formats - Hangul documents: hwp, hwpx, hwt - Word documents: doc, docx, dot, dotx - Spreadsheets: cell, csv, xls, xlsx, xlsm - Presentations: show, ppt, pptx - Other documents: pdf 3. Support for converting Hwp, Word, and Presentation documents to PDF or image files - Hwp: hwp, hwt, hml, hwpx, hwtx, owpml -> pdf, png - Word: doc, docx, dot, dotx, hwdt, rtf -> pdf, png - Show: show, ppt, pptx, hsdt, htheme, thmx, potx -> pdf, png [Answers to Important Inquiries] When a $1 payment occurs during download: HancomOffice Viewer is a free program. Occasionally, a $1 payment is made to verify the validity of the credit card registered in the app store, but the actual amount will not be charged. [Important Notices] - Due to mobile font embedding, some symbols and characters other than Hangul and English may not be displayed correctly. - The font specified in the original document may be changed to a mobile font, which can affect the layout of the document. [Required Access Permissions] Device Information: This is used to provide device and iOS version information when contacting customer support for product inquiries. ■ If you encounter errors or have any inconveniences while using the app, please contact us at 'haancs@hancom.com' with details about the error environment and content, and we will investigate and respond.

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

한컴오피스 Viewer4 screens
Microsoft Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Word at 4.7 against 한컴오피스 Viewer's 1.8. Microsoft Word also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 한컴오피스 Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Microsoft Word sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 한컴오피스 Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Word holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 한컴오피스 Viewer's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Word's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

한컴오피스 Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Microsoft Word weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
한컴오피스 Viewer versus Microsoft Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter한컴오피스 ViewerMicrosoft Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (73 ratings)4.7 (3M ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews37.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size571 MB527 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANCOM IncorporatedMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

한컴오피스 Viewer

All ratings73 ratings
Positive19.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative79.5%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral17.8%
Negative49.5%

Microsoft Word

All ratings2,983,486 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4,798 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative56.0%

Bugs and requests

한컴오피스 Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

한컴오피스 Viewer

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 한컴오피스 Viewer free?
한컴오피스 Viewer 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, 한컴오피스 Viewer or Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is rated higher. 한컴오피스 Viewer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Microsoft Word averages 4.7 from 3M ratings.
Do 한컴오피스 Viewer or Microsoft Word have ads?
한컴오피스 Viewer shows ads; Microsoft Word does not.
Which is updated more often, 한컴오피스 Viewer or Microsoft Word?
한컴오피스 Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Microsoft Word weekly. Most recently, 한컴오피스 Viewer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Microsoft Word on September 24, 2026.

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