# Microsoft PowerPoint vs Acadly Here

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft PowerPoint at 53% against Acadly Here's 0%. Microsoft PowerPoint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (587K vs 6). Acadly Here's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Acadly Here sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft PowerPoint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft PowerPoint has 587K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint's written reviews are positive against 0% of Acadly Here's.

Microsoft PowerPoint ships an update weekly, Acadly Here every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft PowerPoint | Acadly Here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (587K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534/reviews)** | [1.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acadly-here-auto-attendance/id1554424140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **587K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 453 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Acetone Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161073386) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft PowerPoint

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Productivity, #104 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


### Acadly Here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acadly-here-auto-attendance/id1554424140)

This app automates attendance tracking using mesh-network technology, eliminating the need for GPS or special hardware. It's ideal for classrooms, events, and organizations needing to quickly and securely record attendance without relying on internet connectivity.

**Highlights:** Mesh-network attendance automation, No GPS or hardware required, Manual attendance editing, Co-administrator support, Exportable attendance records, Real-time attendee count

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $14.99 | per month |
| Silver | $24.99 | per month |
| Gold | $49.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $74.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?

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

### Is Acadly Here free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft PowerPoint or Acadly Here?

Microsoft PowerPoint is rated higher. Microsoft PowerPoint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 587K ratings, while Acadly Here averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Microsoft PowerPoint or Acadly Here have ads?

Neither Microsoft PowerPoint nor Acadly Here shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft PowerPoint or Acadly Here?

Microsoft PowerPoint ships an update weekly, and Acadly Here every 5 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft PowerPoint was updated on October 25, 2026 and Acadly Here on October 24, 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.*