Comparison

Google Docs vs check8ge

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 in real time from any device. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. Enhance your writing with AI-powered suggestions for subscribers.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline editing
  • Template library
  • Multiple file type support
  • AI-powered writing assistance (paid)
  • Seamless file conversion and export
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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

check8ge

Features
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Check8ge is your mobile companion for running checkflows. Open your templates, start a run, work through each step with the right inputs and attachments, and review a recap when it’s finished. See what’s in progress and what’s done, search and filter your list, and stay aligned with how workflows are defined on the web.

Screenshots

Google Docs4 screens
check8ge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: check8ge at none against Google Docs's 1. check8ge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Google Docs's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. check8ge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Docs ships an update weekly, check8ge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Docs versus check8ge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Docscheck8ge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleRaul Toderean

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

check8ge

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

check8ge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is check8ge free?
check8ge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Docs or check8ge have ads?
Neither Google Docs nor check8ge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Docs or check8ge?
Google Docs ships an update weekly, and check8ge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on November 14, 2026 and check8ge on November 9, 2026.

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