Comparison

Google Docs vs Document Manager

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

Head to head
About

Google Docs

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
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace

About

Document Manager

This mobile office suite allows you to create, edit, and manage various document types including Word, Excel, PPT, and PDF files. It features OCR text recognition for image-to-text conversion and provides templates for efficient document creation.

Highlights
  • Edit Word, Excel, PPT, PDF files
  • Create new documents and spreadsheets
  • OCR text recognition from images
  • Convert files to PDF
  • File management capabilities
  • Access to document templates
Features
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Document Manager is an all-in-one mobile office solution for viewing, editing, and managing Word documents, Excel sheets, PPT slides, and PDF files on the go. Fully compatible with doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pdf, txt, and other mainstream formats. Equipped with powerful features including Word document editing, XLSX spreadsheet creation, OCR text scanner, and PDF converter, Document Manager is your essential pocket office toolkit! --- KEY FEATURES --- 【Word Document Editing】 - View and edit Word documents seamlessly on your mobile device. - Powerful document editor supporting text formatting, layout adjustments, and new file creation. - Rich collection of Word templates (resumes, contracts, work reports) for fast document generation. 【Spreadsheet Creation & XLSX Editor】 - Optimized mobile spreadsheet editing experience for creating and managing XLSX files effortlessly. - Access a wide range of sheet templates including financial statements, attendance logs, and budget trackers. - Perform calculations, row/column adjustments, and formatting to boost sheet productivity. 【OCR Scanner & Photo to Table】 - Smart OCR recognition turns your phone into a portable scanner to extract text into Word documents. - Snap photos of paper forms to convert them into editable XLSX spreadsheets instantly. 【PDF Converter & File Manager】 - All-in-one PDF converter: Convert files between PDF and Word documents, spreadsheets, PPT slides, or images. - Easily import, organize, and manage your Word, XLSX, PPT, and PDF files in one place. Download Document Manager today to streamline your mobile document editing workflow! 【Subscription Information】 - Payment: Charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Manage Subscriptions: Users can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in Account Settings. - Cancellation: Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in iTunes/Apple ID settings. - Renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyinsiiosen.html User Agreement: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wordyyonghuiosen.html

Screenshots

Google Docs4 screens
Document Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Docs at 70% against Document Manager's 0%. Google Docs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Document Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and Document Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 3.2M ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 0% of Document Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Document Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Google Docs versus Document Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DocsDocument Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2M ratings) — better4.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2M — better38
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleshellmob

Customer experience

Google Docs

All ratings3,243,575 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,469 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.3%

Document Manager

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Docs

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Document Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Google Docs

Subscriptions1
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
11 purchases

Document Manager

Subscriptions10
  • Document Premium weekly$2.997 Days
  • Office Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Office Premium quarterly$9.996 Months
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  • Office Premium quarterly$10.493 Months
  • Office Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly7 Days trial$25.491 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly$28.491 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Office Premium Yearly3 Days trial$43.991 Year
One-time1
  • Document Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Manager free?
Document Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Document Manager?
Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while Document Manager averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.
Do Google Docs or Document Manager have ads?
Document Manager shows ads; Google Docs does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Document Manager?
Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Document Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Document Manager on September 2, 2026.

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