# Google Docs vs ONLYOFFICE Documents

The clearest difference is rating: Google Docs at 4.8 against ONLYOFFICE Documents's 3.6. Google Docs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.2M vs 157). ONLYOFFICE Documents's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. ONLYOFFICE Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 157, 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 51% of ONLYOFFICE Documents's.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, ONLYOFFICE Documents every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | ONLYOFFICE Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [3.6 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyoffice-documents/id944896972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Ascensio System SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/670964143) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #58 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


### ONLYOFFICE Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyoffice-documents/id944896972)

Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. Collaborate in real-time with teammates or external partners, and connect to your preferred cloud storage. Scan paper documents and convert them into editable files.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaboration, Document, spreadsheet, and presentation editors, Wide format compatibility, Cloud storage integration, PDF form filling, Document scanning and conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Good MS Office compatibility
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 💡 Useful for basic document editing
- 👍 Clean and polished design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs with text input and formatting
- 🐛 Unreliable file saving and syncing
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems
- 🔒 Lacks integration with popular cloud services

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open and edit existing documents
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Problems with Nextcloud and other cloud service connections
- Cursor and text input bugs when using external keyboards

**Requested features**

- Add support for traditional Chinese language
- Improve keyboard and external input device support
- Implement autosave and version history features
- Integrate with iCloud, OneDrive, and other cloud storage
- Expand formatting and editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Is ONLYOFFICE Documents free?

ONLYOFFICE Documents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or ONLYOFFICE Documents?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while ONLYOFFICE Documents averages 3.6 from 157 ratings.

### Do Google Docs or ONLYOFFICE Documents have ads?

Neither Google Docs nor ONLYOFFICE Documents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or ONLYOFFICE Documents?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and ONLYOFFICE Documents every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and ONLYOFFICE Documents on September 20, 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.*