Comparison

Microsoft Word vs Daily Planner

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

Daily Planner

Features
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Daily Planner : Task Manager is your ultimate productivity companion for organizing and completing daily tasks. STAY ORGANIZED • Create and manage tasks with ease • Track completion with a satisfying scoring system • View tasks in a clean, intuitive calendar layout • Build daily habits with streak tracking BOOST PRODUCTIVITY • Complete tasks and earn points • See your progress at a glance • Stay motivated with visual feedback • Plan ahead with multi-day view PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited task completions • Uninterrupted workflow • Support ongoing development • Subscribe monthly (£1.99) or annually (£19.99 - save 16%) DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful dark and light modes • Simple, distraction-free interface • Fast and responsive • Your data stays on your device Whether you're managing work projects, personal goals, or daily errands, Daily Planner helps you stay on track and accomplish more. Download now and start organizing your life today! --- Terms of Use: https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/davehaslamdh-source/dailyplanner-legal/blob/main/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/davehaslamdh-source/dailyplanner-legal/blob/main/privacy.html

Screenshots

Microsoft Word4 screens
Daily Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Microsoft Word at #15 against Daily Planner's unranked. Microsoft Word also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Daily Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Microsoft Word versus Daily Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft WordDaily Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationMichael Haslam

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

Daily Planner

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
2 purchases

Daily Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily Planner free?
Daily Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microsoft Word or Daily Planner have ads?
Neither Microsoft Word nor Daily Planner shows ads.

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