Microsoft PowerPoint vs CollaNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Create, edit, and present slideshows from anywhere. Access recent files, sync across devices via OneDrive, and collaborate with others in real time. Features AI-powered design ideas and a Presenter Coach for public speaking practice.
- Create and edit presentations
- View and present slideshows
- Sync across devices with OneDrive
- Real-time collaboration
- Design ideas and templates
- AI-powered Presenter Coach
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Create, edit, view, present and share presentations with ease, whether you're on your phone or switching between devices. Quickly access your recent presentations and slides across all your devices. OneDrive syncing keeps your work up to date, so you can start on your PC and continue editing on mobile without worrying about version conflicts. Make an impact with customizable, professional-looking slides. Use templates and design ideas to build polished presentations fast. Present confidently with Presenter Coach, an AI tool that offers real time suggestions to help you improve your pace, reduce filler words and speak naturally. (Microsoft 365 subscription required.) Collaborate in real time – share presentations with one tap, see who’s working with you, manage permissions and track comments and changes as your deck evolves. Get more done with Copilot – your built in AI assistant for PowerPoint.* • Summarize lengthy presentation decks • Get suggested Q&As to prep for meetings • Research a topic using Copilot Chat Present with Confidence • Create or continue presentations on the go • Seamless OneDrive syncing across devices • Practice with Presenter Coach for personalized feedback Customizable Slideshow Maker • Start from templates or build slides from scratch • Powerful editing tools help your work stand out Collaborate on Presentations • Invite others to edit or review with one click sharing • Manage access and see who’s active in your deck • View comments and compare changes over time Requirements • 1 GB RAM or above *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription for your phone, tablet, PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased in app are billed to your App Store account and auto renew unless disabled in 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 or stored in the United States or other regions where Microsoft or its service providers operate. EULA: http://aka.ms/eula
CollaNote
This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.
- 25+ pens and brushes
- PDF, PPT, DOC markup
- Flashcard creation
- Translation tool
- Audio recording
- AI-powered tools
- Real-time collaboration
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft PowerPoint at 578K against CollaNote's 14K. Microsoft PowerPoint also leads on chart position (#29 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). CollaNote's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 53%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Microsoft PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft PowerPoint against 4.7 for CollaNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft PowerPoint has 578K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint's written reviews are positive against 70% of CollaNote's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Microsoft PowerPoint | CollaNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (578K ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | 70.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 578K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 447 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Zauberberg Lab Company Limited |
Customer experience
Microsoft PowerPoint
CollaNote
User reviews
Microsoft PowerPoint
From 578K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for school and work
- 🚀 Smooth transitions and animations
- 👍 Wide range of fonts and designs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to share and collaborate
- 🔒 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 👎 Requires subscription for full features
CollaNote
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Very good writing app
- 🚀 Great app and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Excellent note taking app
- 👍 Amazing free note taking app
- 👍 Fantastic for teaching
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitching, crashing, and issues with writing tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with PDF annotations and exports
- 🐛 Problems with organization and navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
Bugs and requests
Microsoft PowerPoint
Reported bugs
5 issues- Slides getting corrupted or deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to open or save files in certain locations
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth keyboard
- Text formatting issues when moving between devices
- Overwriting of recent changes with older versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to select and edit multiple slides at once
- Improved palm rejection and text input with Apple Pencil
- Equation editor for scientific presentations
- Picture-in-picture mode for viewing slides and taking notes
- Seamless integration with other cloud storage services
CollaNote
Reported bugs
6 issues- Pen and eraser issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
- Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes
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- Random deletion of notes and files
Requested features
12 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve text editing and formatting
- Enhance organization with nested folders
- Implement better backup and sync options
- Add more pen/pencil customization
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- Improve collaboration and sharing features
- Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
- Add more paper style options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
- Provide a dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics and dashboard
In-app purchases
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Office 365 Home1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- 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
CollaNote
- Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
- Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
- Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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- Lifetime Premium$13.90
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