Google Docs
What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is a free Productivity app for creating and editing online documents. It supports real-time collaboration with comments and action items, offline mode, templates, and opening and exporting files such as Microsoft Word files. It is part of Google Workspace, and the listing mentions additional features such as Gemini in Docs for paid Workspace subscribers.
Pricing. Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Co-writing a document with a team in real time
- Editing documents on the go without a connection
- Opening and sharing Microsoft Word files with colleagues
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Why this app is in S tier
Google Docs scores 99 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 100, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
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/googlewo
Compare in Document Editing
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 99 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 96 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 3.3M | 3.0M | 576K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.2 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 8d ago | 1d ago | 21d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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See all 27 ›Questions about Google Docs
Does it work without an internet connection?
The listing says Google Docs includes offline mode, which lets you get things done on the go. It does not give further details on how offline mode syncs or what it limits.
Can I open Microsoft Word files in it?
Yes. You can open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs, and convert and export files.
Do I need to pay to use it?
The app is listed as free. The listing says Google Workspace paid subscribers get additional features, including Gemini in Docs for drafting and AI-powered writing suggestions.
Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Google Docs good for?
Google Docs is built for co-writing a document with a team in real time, editing documents on the go without a connection, opening and sharing microsoft word files with colleagues. It sits in the document editing list on AppTierList.
Is Google Docs worth it?
Google Docs is S tier, ranked #1 of 28 document editing apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 3,280,176 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Google Docs compare to Microsoft Word?
Google Docs is S tier at 99; Microsoft Word is S tier at 98. Google Docs ranks higher. Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases, Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Google Docs updated?
Google Docs was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Document Editing
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 99 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 3,280,176
- Recent reviews
- 3.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Co-writing a document with a team in real time, Editing documents on the go without a connection, Opening and sharing Microsoft Word files with colleagues
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 361 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 67
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed