# Google Docs vs Office Word

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Docs at 70% against Office Word's 34%. Google Docs also leads on ratings volume (3.2M vs 9.4K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Office Word's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 Office Word sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 9.4K, 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 34% of Office Word's.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Office Word every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Office Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-wordedit-word-document/id6444708069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 9.4K |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #57 |
| Size | 348 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #57 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


### Office Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-wordedit-word-document/id6444708069)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Productivity, #77 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and manage Word documents on the go with a user-friendly interface. Collaborate in real-time, secure your files with password protection, and integrate with cloud services. Ideal for professionals, students, and freelancers needing to conquer their document needs.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and view Word documents, Real-time collaboration, Password protection and two-factor authentication, Cloud service integration (Google Drive, Dropbox), Insert tables, images, and charts, Create resumes and cover letters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly 15% Off | $25.49 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Premium Sale | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for on-the-go document editing
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure document storage
- 📚 Helpful for students and writers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overpriced compared to alternatives
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Intrusive ads and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save or export documents
- Formatting issues when editing text
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Syncing problems between mobile and desktop

**Requested features**

- Add more formatting options
- Improve compatibility with other document formats
- Implement a free version with limited features
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Is Office Word free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Office Word?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while Office Word averages 4.6 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Office Word have ads?

Neither Google Docs nor Office Word shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Office Word?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Office Word every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Office Word on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Docs or Office Word?

Google Docs currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Office Word at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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