# Google Docs vs Document Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Document Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-managerdocssheets/id1573900490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [shellmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573900492) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #60 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


### Document Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-managerdocssheets/id1573900490)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Premium weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Office Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Office Premium quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Office Premium quarterly | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Office Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $25.49 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $28.49 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Office Premium Yearly | $43.99 | per year |
| Document Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*