# Microsoft PowerPoint vs CollaNote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft PowerPoint at 578K against CollaNote's 14K. Microsoft PowerPoint also leads on chart position (#33 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.

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 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft PowerPoint | CollaNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (578K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534/reviews) | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collanote-notes-and-pdf-markup/id1540956268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **578K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 447 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Zauberberg Lab Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693142923) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft PowerPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Productivity, #107 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Create and edit presentations, View and present slideshows, Sync across devices with OneDrive, Real-time collaboration, Design ideas and templates, AI-powered Presenter Coach

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for school and work
- 🚀 Smooth transitions and animations
- 👍 Wide range of fonts and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to share and collaborate
- 🔒 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 👎 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collanote-notes-and-pdf-markup/id1540956268)

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.

**Highlights:** 25+ pens and brushes, PDF, PPT, DOC markup, Flashcard creation, Translation tool, Audio recording, AI-powered tools, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium Loyal Users | $6.95 | one-time |
| Premium: Time Limited Sale | $6.95 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer | $9.69 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $13.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good writing app
- 🚀 Great app and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Excellent note taking app
- 👍 Amazing free note taking app
- 👍 Fantastic for teaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?

Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CollaNote free?

CollaNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft PowerPoint or CollaNote?

Microsoft PowerPoint and CollaNote are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 578K and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft PowerPoint or CollaNote have ads?

Neither Microsoft PowerPoint nor CollaNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft PowerPoint or CollaNote?

Microsoft PowerPoint ships an update weekly, and CollaNote weekly. Most recently, Microsoft PowerPoint was updated on September 26, 2026 and CollaNote on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*