Comparison

Microsoft Word vs DocuScan

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

Head to head
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

About

DocuScan

Easily scan, edit, and sign any document with advanced editing tools and signature creation. Organize your files with folders and search, then save and export to various cloud services.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning with auto-detection
  • Editing tools: brightness, contrast, B&W filter
  • Create, save, and apply custom signatures
  • Add stamps, logos, and images
  • Document folders and search functionality
  • Export to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
Features
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▶ Scan, Sign & Save ANY Type of Document Easier Than Ever! We pride ourselves in developing the simplest and most easy to use apps. Here's a brief overview of the many features you'll find in DocuScan. • Fast Scanning with Document Format Auto-Detection • Editing Capabilities including Brightness/Contrast & Black/White Filter • Easily Create & Apply Your Signature, Save and Re-Use Again • Apply Stamps, Logos & Images To Your Document! • Stay Organized With Document Folders & Search Functionality • Save & Export to All iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and many more! ---------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS DocuScan is free to download and use. Some features are locked for our Premium users. All customers are offered 3-day free trial period for our Premium Version. Should you choose to continue, we offer a single yearly auto-renewing subscription option starting at just $99.99. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://codex.persona.co/privacy-policy http://codex.persona.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Microsoft Word4 screens
DocuScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft Word at 37% against DocuScan's 0%. Microsoft Word also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). DocuScan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and DocuScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Word holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Microsoft Word's written reviews are positive against 0% of DocuScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Word ships an update weekly, DocuScan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Word versus DocuScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft WordDocuScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3M ratings) — better4.3 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3M — better174
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size531 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationAtlas Apps Ltd.

Customer experience

Microsoft Word

All ratings3,018,288 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews5,035 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.1%

DocuScan

All ratings174 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

DocuScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 trial2 variants$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
3 purchases

DocuScan

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocuScan free?
DocuScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Word or DocuScan?
Microsoft Word is rated higher. Microsoft Word averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3M ratings, while DocuScan averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.
Do Microsoft Word or DocuScan have ads?
DocuScan shows ads; Microsoft Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Word or DocuScan?
Microsoft Word ships an update weekly, and DocuScan every 4 months. Most recently, Microsoft Word was updated on October 26, 2026 and DocuScan on October 24, 2026.

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