Comparison

Tips & Tricks vs Templates for Google Docs

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

Head to head
About

Tips & Tricks

Unlock your device's full potential with hundreds of guides, daily updates, and expert advice. Discover hidden features, stay informed about the latest tech news, and get alerts for app sales. This comprehensive companion ensures you get the most out of your device.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of iPad tips and tricks
  • Daily tech news updates
  • App and game reviews
  • Price drop alerts for apps
  • Privacy advice and scam warnings
  • Customizable daily notifications
Features
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Tips & Tricks is your complete guide to all things iPad, with hundreds of guides to help you get the most from your device and daily updates to keep you up to date with the latest news and features. We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your device and get to grips with apps and functions you might not even have known existed. WHAT YOU GET * Breaking news stories from the tech world * No filler – all articles are relevant to iPhone and iPad users * Over 200 tips and tricks covering all aspects of iOS * Full coverage of iOS updates and new features * Everything you need to know about the latest Apple devices THAT’S NOT ALL… * Unbiased reviews of the latest apps and games * Expert features, app roundups, and tutorials * Price drop alerts when our favorite apps go on sale * Privacy advice and scam warnings * Custom daily notifications for your favorite content We at Tips & Tricks have been around almost since the dawn of the App Store, and have been featured twice in Apple’s “Best of the Year” lists. With over 10 million downloads and many hundreds of five-star reviews to our name, we’re a news source you can rely on for expert analysis and easy-to-understand advice. WHAT OUR READERS THINK 5/5 “Simple, logical, and beautifully designed. Very well done.” 5/5 “I used every tip! Very useful!!” 5/5 “So many tips I had no idea my device could do.” 5/5 “A real eye-opener! I thought I knew a lot, but I didn't! ;-)” TIPS PREMIUM This app is supported by occasional ads, but a Premium subscription will remove all ads and grant access to exclusive bonus content including special guides, features, app roundups, and more. It’s a great way to support us if you like what we do, but rest assured the core functions of the app are accessible to everyone. These optional subscriptions are billed via iTunes and auto-renewed as follows: ・A monthly subscription to Tips Premium is priced at $4.99 USD / £4.99 GBP. ・A yearly subscription to Swipe is priced at $34.99 USD / £34.99 GBP. (Around 42% cheaper). ・Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ・Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. ・Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. ・ iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the annual rate at the time of renewal. ・No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. ・Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Read our Privacy Policy: http://www.tapsmart.com/app-privacy-policy/ Read our Terms of Use: http://www.tapsmart.com/app-terms-of-use/

About

Templates for Google Docs

Access over 20,000 unique designs for documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. Enhance your content with thousands of royalty-free images and graphics, all fully editable within Google's suite. Offers regular content updates and various subscription plans.

Highlights
  • 20,000+ unique designs
  • Spreadsheet templates
  • Slideshow themes
  • 2000+ images and graphics
  • US and international paper sizes
  • Royalty-free stock images
  • Regular content updates
Features
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* Requires a Google account and internet access. Templates for Google Docs is the ultimate collection of templates, themes, and illustrations for Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets. Create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets — all in one app. • Access templates for Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets with one subscription • Browse documents, presentations, and spreadsheet templates • Open templates directly in Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets with one tap • Search by keyword and mark favorites • New designs added regularly • First item in every category is free to try Nearly all elements can be customized in Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets. Type or paste your text, swap images, and adjust layouts to match your project. Subscription: The first 3 days are on the house and then you can get it in affordable monthly, semi-annual, annual, or lifetime plans! Subscribe to take advantage of all the Premium features described above. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Instructions to manage your auto-renewing subscriptions can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: http://graphicnode.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: http://graphicnode.com/termsandconditions/ Help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: support@graphicnode.com

Screenshots

Tips & Tricks4 screens
Templates for Google Docs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tips & Tricks at 62% against Templates for Google Docs's 27%. Tips & Tricks also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 123) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Templates for Google Docs's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tips & Tricks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Templates for Google Docs sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tips & Tricks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tips & Tricks has 2.1K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Tips & Tricks's written reviews are positive against 27% of Templates for Google Docs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tips & Tricks versus Templates for Google Docs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTips & TricksTemplates for Google Docs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligenti LtdGraphic Node

Customer experience

Tips & Tricks

All ratings2,109 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative30.7%

Templates for Google Docs

All ratings123 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Tips & Tricks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Tips and content not loading properly
  • Compatibility issues with iPad Pro and iOS 12+

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better search and navigation options
  • Improved compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • More frequent content updates

Templates for Google Docs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tips & Tricks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Content Experience3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Content Experience7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time7
  • Soda$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Beer$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Lunch$5.99
  • Dinner$8.99
  • Dinner for the team$39.99
  • Trip to the beach$239.99
12 purchases

Templates for Google Docs

Subscriptions2
  • One Month Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • One Year Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time10
  • Household Budget$0.99
  • Assignment Scheduler$0.99
  • Resume + Cover Letter 05$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Resume + Cover Letter 03$0.99
  • Resume + Cover Letter 02$0.99
  • Resume + Cover Letter 01$0.99
  • Daily Report 06$0.99
  • Google Sheets$19.99
  • Docs Templates$24.99
  • Google Docs Templates Bundle$89.99

Questions

Is Tips & Tricks free?
Tips & Tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Templates for Google Docs free?
Templates for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tips & Tricks or Templates for Google Docs?
Tips & Tricks is rated higher. Tips & Tricks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Templates for Google Docs averages 4.5 from 123 ratings.
Do Tips & Tricks or Templates for Google Docs have ads?
Tips & Tricks shows ads; Templates for Google Docs does not.
Which is updated more often, Tips & Tricks or Templates for Google Docs?
Tips & Tricks ships an update every 2 months, and Templates for Google Docs every 2 months. Most recently, Tips & Tricks was updated on September 29, 2026 and Templates for Google Docs on September 28, 2026.

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