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Microsoft Word

Document Editing · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 28
98
4.7★3.0M ratings
Free + IAPprice
2dsince update

What is Microsoft Word?

Microsoft Word is a productivity app for sending, opening and editing Office files on a phone or tablet. It offers formatting tools, templates for documents such as CVs, letters and proposals, and features for comments, real-time collaboration and version history. Copilot AI assistance is available with a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

Pricing. Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Editing long documents or letters on a phone or tablet
  • Creating a CV or proposal from a template
  • Reviewing and commenting on shared drafts with others

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Microsoft Word scores 98 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 100, App Store search rank 97, 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

Send, open and edit Office files from your mobile with the full power of Microsoft’s word-processing tools. Whether you're a writer, freelancer, student or project manager, Word moves with you. Enhance your writing with Copilot in Word when signed in with your Microsoft 365 subscription.* Draft, edit, collaborate, and share with confidence - anytime, anywhere. Create impactful blogs, proposals, CVs, branding materials and more. Customise every document with rich formatting options and professionally designed templates. Create Documents • Kick-start projects with templates for letters, CVs, scripts, proposals, invoices and more • Use robust formatting and layout tools to express ideas clearly • Maintain a polished look across all your devices Read, Write and Edit Anywhere • Edit long documents, letters and scripts on your device with familiar writing tools • Open attachments with the built in viewer • Convert PDFs to Word for quick editing Collaborate and Share • Leave comments directly next to relevant text • Work with others in real time and track layout or formatting changes • Use version history to view and restore previous drafts Simplified Sharing • Invite o

Compare in Document Editing

MeasureMicrosoft WordGoogle DocsPages
TierSSS
Score98 / 10099 / 10096 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings3.0M3.3M576K
Latest ratings · 180d2.5 ★ · 20 reviews3.9 ★ · 20 reviews2.2 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update2d ago8d ago21d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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  2. PagesFree + IAP · ★ 4.6S
  3. FormaFree + IAP · ★ 4.7S

Questions about Microsoft Word

Is the app free to use?

The listing shows a price of free. Microsoft 365 subscriptions can be purchased in the app, are charged to the App Store account, and renew automatically unless auto renew is turned off 24 hours before the billing period ends.

Does it need a Microsoft 365 subscription for Copilot?

Copilot in Word is available when signed in with a Microsoft 365 subscription. The full Microsoft 365 experience requires a qualifying subscription on phone, tablet, PC or Mac.

Can it open and convert PDF files?

The listing says attachments can be opened with the built in viewer and PDFs can be converted to Word for quick editing.

Is Microsoft Word free?

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

What is Microsoft Word good for?

Microsoft Word is built for editing long documents or letters on a phone or tablet, creating a CV or proposal from a template, reviewing and commenting on shared drafts with others. It sits in the document editing list on AppTierList.

Is Microsoft Word worth it?

Microsoft Word is S tier, ranked #2 of 28 document editing apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 3,018,288 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Microsoft Word compare to Google Docs?

Microsoft Word is S tier at 98; Google Docs is S tier at 99. Google Docs ranks higher. Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases, Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Microsoft Word updated?

Microsoft Word was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Document Editing
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
98 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 28
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
3,018,288
Recent reviews
2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(2 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Editing long documents or letters on a phone or tablet, Creating a CV or proposal from a template, Reviewing and commenting on shared drafts with others
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
531 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
33
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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