# Google Docs vs Themes for PowerPoint

The clearest difference is rating: Google Docs at 4.8 against Themes for PowerPoint's 4.2. Google Docs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.3M vs 51). Themes for PowerPoint's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, 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 Themes for PowerPoint sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.3M ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Themes for PowerPoint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Themes for PowerPoint every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Themes for PowerPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.2 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-for-powerpoint-design/id1623769288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3M** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Graphic Node](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Productivity, #56 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


### Themes for PowerPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-for-powerpoint-design/id1623769288)

Create professional-looking presentations with a vast library of pre-designed templates. Easily customize colors, fonts, and images to personalize your slides. Available in standard and widescreen formats.

**Highlights:** Vast library of pre-designed templates, Intuitive customization options, Standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) formats, Categorized template browsing, Add custom text and media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 6-Months Subscription | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $25.99 | per year |
| Themes for MS Powerpoint | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Is Themes for PowerPoint free?

Themes for PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Themes for PowerPoint?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3M ratings, while Themes for PowerPoint averages 4.2 from 51 ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Themes for PowerPoint have ads?

Neither Google Docs nor Themes for PowerPoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Themes for PowerPoint?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Themes for PowerPoint every 3 months. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 30, 2026 and Themes for PowerPoint on September 17, 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.*