Comparison

Google Docs vs On

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

On

Features
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On-Call Duty Pro is the scheduling app for teams that must stay reachable around the clock — and need to document that reachability in a way that holds up to scrutiny. Who's on call right now? Who's on tonight? What happened when last week's shift was swapped, and who signed off on it? On-Call Duty Pro answers these questions in seconds — for today, for last month, for the audit six months from now. WHO THIS APP IS BUILT FOR Data-centre and IT operations running 24/7 SLAs, technical emergency services, facility management, hospitals, EMS and nursing teams, utility companies, security and guarding services — any team where on-call duty is a commitment, not an improvisation, and needs to be organised fairly and defensibly. ROTATIONS Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly rotation patterns. Fair distribution based on configurable rules. Rolling schedules that automatically extend into the future. Vacation blocks and exceptions are honoured. SHIFT SWAPS WITH A DEFINED APPROVAL CHAIN A four-step wizard walks you through every request: pick the type (swap, take, release, time change), choose the shift and partner, enter a reason, submit. The request then travels through a configurable approval chain. Everyone involved is notified by push. Every status change remains visible — from submission to implementation. AUDITABLE HISTORY The audit log records every security-relevant action with a timestamp and the responsible user. Who took which shift, when? Who approved, who rejected, and on what grounds? The answer is still there years later — for compliance, labour-law questions, or internal review. TEAMS AND ORGANISATIONS Strict data separation between organisations. Within each organisation, teams and visibility can be tuned precisely. Four roles: User, Dispatcher, Administrator, Super Administrator. New members are invited by signed email tokens. SECURITY AND PRIVACY All data is processed in Germany (IONOS, Karlsruhe). The app is built and documented to meet GDPR requirements. Sign-in by password, Face ID, Touch ID, TOTP, or Single Sign-On with Google, Microsoft or Apple. The local database on the iPhone is encrypted with SQLCipher. No tracking, no advertising, no sharing with third parties. IN PRACTICE Offline mode with automatic background sync. iOS calendar integration. Push notifications for status and schedule changes. Excel and PDF export for meetings and archiving. Optional public schedule links for external partners. Native interface in five languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian. CONTACT Operator: 365tec, Karlsruhe, Germany Email: info@365tec.de See the support and privacy URLs on the App Store for more information.

Screenshots

Google Docs4 screens
On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On at none against Google Docs's 1. On also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Google Docs's advantage is chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. On asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Docs versus On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DocsOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleDaniel Ovadia

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

On

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
None

On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is On free?
On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Docs or On have ads?
Neither Google Docs nor On shows ads.

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