Comparison

Microsoft PowerPoint vs Google Slides

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Google Slides

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations from any device. Work offline, add rich media, and present directly from your phone or tablet. Seamlessly integrate with video calls and other productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Create and edit presentations
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline access
  • Add images and videos
  • Present from device
  • PowerPoint file compatibility
  • Video call integration
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Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations with the Google Slides app. With Slides you can: * Create new presentations or edit existing ones * Share presentations and collaborate with others in the same presentation at the same time * Work anywhere, anytime - even offline * Add and rearrange slides, format text and shapes, and more * Present right from your device * Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type * Present slides to video calls - scheduled meetings will automatically appear * Open, edit, and save PowerPoint files Google Slides is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Google Slides features, including: * Collaborating on a single presentation online with your business partner, your whole team, or external contacts. You control who gets permission to edit, view, or just add comments. * Starting from scratch or expediting the process by choosing a template. You can enhance your presentations with videos, images, drawings, and smooth transitions. * Working across PCs, Macs, mobiles, and tablets—View or even present your slides from your phone or tablet, so you have the option to practice your presentation up until the last minute. Permissions Notice Camera: This is used for camera mode in video calls and to insert images taken with the camera. Microphone: This is used to transmit audio in video calls. Photos: This is used to access photos under the control of Photos application to let the users pick images to insert into slides.

Screenshots

Microsoft PowerPoint4 screens
Google Slides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Slides at none against Microsoft PowerPoint's 14. Microsoft PowerPoint's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Google Slides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft PowerPoint against 4.7 for Google Slides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 578K and 411K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint's written reviews are positive against 57% of Google Slides's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Microsoft PowerPoint versus Google Slides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle Slides
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (578K ratings)4.7 (411K ratings)
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings578K — better411K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#30#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size447 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationGoogle

Customer experience

Microsoft PowerPoint

All ratings578,321 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,662 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative39.4%

Google Slides

All ratings411,317 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,432 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative32.6%

User reviews

Microsoft PowerPoint

From 578K App Store ratings

What 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

Google Slides

From 411K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for school/work projects
  • 💡 Good for collaboration and sharing
  • 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy on mobile devices
  • 🔧 Limited features compared to desktop version
  • 🔧 Difficult to find/use certain functions
  • 🔧 Formatting issues when transferring between devices

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

Google Slides

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text boxes and formatting randomly change
  • Slides freeze or crash frequently
  • Inability to delete or edit slides
  • Syncing and saving issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more transition options
  • Improve mobile functionality and UI
  • Allow direct video/audio embedding
  • Provide more background and theme options

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Microsoft PowerPoint

Subscriptions11
  • 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
None

Google Slides

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?
Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Google Slides free?
Google Slides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides?
Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 578K and 411K ratings respectively.
Do Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides have ads?
Neither Microsoft PowerPoint nor Google Slides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides?
Microsoft PowerPoint ships an update weekly, and Google Slides weekly. Most recently, Microsoft PowerPoint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google Slides on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides?
Microsoft PowerPoint currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Google Slides at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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