Comparison

Microsoft Word vs Docs App 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

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

Docs App for Google Docs ·

This app consolidates Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms into a single, convenient location. It allows users to view and share documents quickly and easily, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity.

Highlights
  • View Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
  • Share documents on the go
  • Integrated Google Forms
  • Quick and easy access
  • All-in-one productivity
Features
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Google Forms built-in! Office for Google Docs is the ultimate everyday productivity app that helps you view and share on the go.  With Google Docs, Sheets, Slides all in one app, Office for Google Documents is the destination for checking documents on the fly when you need them most. Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms all in one app: • View and share all kinds of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms in one place. It's Quick and Easy Access. • We are the first app to integrate the features. And it's all free! Customer Support : gformsapp@outlook.com Terms of Service : https://officeforgoogledocs.blogspot.com/2023/02/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy : https://officeforgoogledocs.blogspot.com/2023/02/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Microsoft Word4 screens
Docs App for Google Docs ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Microsoft Word at none against Docs App for Google Docs ·'s shown. Microsoft Word also leads on ratings volume (3M vs 238) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Docs App for Google Docs ·'s advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. Microsoft Word sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Docs App for Google Docs · sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft Word against 4.7 for Docs App for Google Docs ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Microsoft Word's written reviews are positive against 50% of Docs App for Google Docs ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Word ships an update weekly, Docs App for Google Docs · every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Microsoft Word versus Docs App for Google Docs ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft WordDocs App for Google Docs ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3M ratings)4.7 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3M — better238
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationAurora Innovation

Customer experience

Microsoft Word

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

Docs App for Google Docs ·

All ratings238 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Docs App for Google Docs ·

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 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
3 purchases

Docs App for Google Docs ·

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Month Premium$4.991 Month
  • Year Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docs App for Google Docs · free?
Docs App for Google Docs · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Word or Docs App for Google Docs ·?
Microsoft Word and Docs App for Google Docs · are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3M and 238 ratings respectively.
Do Microsoft Word or Docs App for Google Docs · have ads?
Docs App for Google Docs · shows ads; Microsoft Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Word or Docs App for Google Docs ·?
Microsoft Word ships an update weekly, and Docs App for Google Docs · every 3 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Word was updated on September 24, 2026 and Docs App for Google Docs · on September 12, 2026.

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