# Google Docs vs Wordot

The clearest difference is ads: Google Docs at none against Wordot's shown. Google Docs also leads on ratings volume (3.3M vs 66) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Wordot's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and Wordot sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.3M ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 90% of Wordot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Wordot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Wordot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordot-simple-write-on-photo/id1239067860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3M** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 391 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Nomad C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239067859) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Productivity, #82 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaboration, Offline editing, Template library, Multiple file type support, AI-powered drafting, Commenting and action items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected crashes and document loss
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Issues with image insertion and manipulation

**Requested features**

- Improved document organization with folders
- Expanded font and formatting options
- Better integration with Microsoft Office
- Smoother scrolling and navigation


### Wordot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordot-simple-write-on-photo/id1239067860)

Easily add text and creative elements to your photos. Customize fonts, colors, and backgrounds with a wide array of tools and templates. Organize and share your creations seamlessly.

**Highlights:** 100+ font styles, Customizable font size, opacity, and color, Multiple background options (solid, gradient, texture, photos), Copyright and watermark tools, Template library for various uses, Dark mode support, High-quality image saving (JPG, PNG)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One day trial for FREE | Free | one-time |
| Watermark On/Off | $1.19 | one-time |
| Set Widget | $1.19 | one-time |
| Water Color Background 5 types | $1.19 | one-time |
| Writer's Copyright | $1.19 | one-time |
| Post-it Backgroud 5 types | $1.19 | one-time |
| Watermark On/Off+ Set Widget | $2.39 | one-time |
| Watermark On/Off + Copyright | $2.39 | one-time |
| Premium (Set 3) | $3.59 | one-time |
| Premium (Set 4) | $4.79 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Is Wordot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Wordot?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3M ratings, while Wordot averages 4.5 from 66 ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Wordot have ads?

Wordot shows ads; Google Docs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Wordot?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Wordot fortnightly. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wordot on October 23, 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.*