# Word Editor vs Word Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Word Editor at free with in-app purchases against Word Editor's subscription. Word Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (34% vs 22%). Word Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Word Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 767 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Word Editor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Word Editor's.

Word Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Word Editor fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Editor | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 767 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 34 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Normal Vector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746700274) | [A1Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801470556) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759)

Easily edit, view, and create Word documents directly on your mobile device. This app allows for seamless modification of existing files, creation of new documents from scratch, and conversion to PDF. Access your important files anytime, anywhere with favorite and template options.

**Highlights:** Edit existing Word documents, Create new Word documents, Convert documents to PDF, Add documents to favorites, Use document templates, Seamlessly edit formatting and tables

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents DOCX Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Documents DOCX Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| DOCX Yearly With 3-DaysTrail | $39.99 | per year |
| Documents DOCX  Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good functionality and interesting features
- ⭐ High-quality document management
- ✨ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🚫 Paywall blocks most features
- 📱 Free app with mandatory paid features
- 🐌 Slow and outdated application
- 📢 Excessive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss during sessions
- Automatic subscription renewal without proper notification
- Unauthorized charges to user accounts
- Charges applied immediately upon app launch without user consent
- Subscription cancellation option not available in app

**Requested features**

- Free tier with basic document editing capabilities
- Free trial period before charging
- Easier cancellation process within the app
- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Dark mode option


### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Productivity, #156 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit and manage Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. Convert files to PDF, collaborate in real-time, and access your work offline or via cloud sync. Offers a free trial for premium features.

**Highlights:** Edit and format Word documents (DOC, DOCX), Create and edit spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX), Create and edit presentations (PPT), Convert files to PDF, View various file formats, Cloud sync with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Real-time collaboration and sharing, Offline access to documents

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great word editor
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for kids' registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🤑 Deceptive billing practices
- 🤬 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Loses work when app is closed
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlight and resize text
- Free version with basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Editor free?

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

### Is Word Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Editor or Word Editor?

Word Editor is rated higher. Word Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 767 ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Word Editor or Word Editor have ads?

Neither Word Editor nor Word Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Editor or Word Editor?

Word Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Word Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Word Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Word Editor on October 30, 2026.

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