Comparison

한컴오피스 Viewer vs Google Docs

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

Head to head
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

Google Docs

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline editing
  • Template library
  • Multiple file type support
  • AI-powered drafting
  • Commenting and action items
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace

Screenshots

한컴오피스 Viewer4 screens
Google Docs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Docs at 4.8 against 한컴오피스 Viewer's 1.8. Google Docs also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). 한컴오피스 Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. 한컴오피스 Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M 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 70% of Google Docs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
한컴오피스 Viewer versus Google Docs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter한컴오피스 ViewerGoogle Docs
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (73 ratings)4.8 (3.2M ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews69.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733.2M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size571 MB348 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANCOM IncorporatedGoogle

Customer experience

한컴오피스 Viewer

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

Google Docs

All ratings3,243,575 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,469 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.3%

Bugs and requests

한컴오피스 Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Google Docs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected crashes and document loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Issues with image insertion and manipulation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved document organization with folders
  • Expanded font and formatting options
  • Better integration with Microsoft Office
  • Smoother scrolling and navigation

In-app purchases

None

한컴오피스 Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Google Docs

Subscriptions1
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year

Questions

Is 한컴오피스 Viewer free?
한컴오피스 Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 한컴오피스 Viewer or Google Docs?
Google Docs is rated higher. 한컴오피스 Viewer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Google Docs averages 4.8 from 3.2M ratings.
Do 한컴오피스 Viewer or Google Docs have ads?
한컴오피스 Viewer shows ads; Google Docs does not.
Which is updated more often, 한컴오피스 Viewer or Google Docs?
한컴오피스 Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Google Docs weekly. Most recently, 한컴오피스 Viewer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Google Docs on September 24, 2026.

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