Microsoft Word Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Word for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is ONLYOFFICE, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Word and 15 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Microsoft Word are Google Docs, WPS Writer, TextMaker and Pages.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     662 likes

    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    79 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    ONLYOFFICE vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
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    2

    Very easy to use and has a familiar interface. It’s much better than LibreOffice for both compatibility with MS Word and its overall design.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    2

    Best alternative I tested to date.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    If you know how to use Word, the you will feel at home using OnlyOffice. It's feature rich, supports all platforms and even the browser. You can collaborate with other people, and OnlyOffcie respects your privacy.

    Compared to something like Apple Pages, it's not the cleanest and smoothest experience, but if you have used MS Word og LibreOffice, it won't be a problem.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • ONLYOFFICE is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  2. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     955 likes

    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    117 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Google Docs vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    n10m
    5

    Cloud based document storage and editing.

    Top Negative Comment
    freedom lover
    5

    Worst than Microsoft Word. Their enormous surveillance and privacy violations are very dangerous. I suggest LibreOffice instead.

    Kelson V
    0

    It's fast, the collaboration features are dead simple, and mobile app support is decent. It's far less complete than Word, but mostly features I never used. Unfortunately it only runs in the cloud, and I don't trust Google's services any more than Microsoft's these days.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  4. WPS Writer icon

    WPS Writer

     113 likes

    WPS Writer, part of WPS Office , is dependable and fast word processing software that is highly compatible with Microsoft Word , and can read and edit DOC and DOCX formats.

    70 WPS Writer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    WPS Writer vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    7

    I think WPS Office is the closest you can get to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). It handels .docx witch was my main problem. The WPS Writer may be in a early stage but I see alot of potential of it becomming better, more easy to use, beautiful and more stable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    8

    Very poor multi language / proofing support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    The tool almost same as microsoft office. I think It's the closest to microsoft office

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 22 comments
    • WPS Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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    ONLYOFFICE

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  6. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     64 likes

    TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.

    70 TextMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    TextMaker vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    If you are like me: one who only needs the necessary to fulfill your needs, and really like when the response of the software comes quickly (think that the MS Office in general certainly does not). This is the right solution. It is fully compatible with outputs formats from MS Word; it is fast; and it does everything you need to white a nice and organized document, whatever that is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it's the absolute #1 alternative to Micro$oft !!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Similar feature set; much much faster with larger documents.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • TextMaker is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • TextMaker is LightweightMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  7. Pages icon

    Pages

     212 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    80 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pages vs Microsoft Word Comments
    rose64bit
    Positive
    7

    Microsoft Office Word is expensive and slow, but Pages is free, fast, responsive, and integrates very well with the rest of macOS.

    maurosoft391
    Negative
    1

    Pages is free, but it's not compatible with Windows and linux. Pages is apple-only and if you don't have a mac or an iPhone, you have to select buggy software like libreoffice.

    George Garner
    Positive
    7

    Clean, simple, yet powerful app design puts all of the editing tools within easy reach and without clutter.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Pages is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

     69 likes

    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    133 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Zoho Writer

     58 likes

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Zoho Writer vs Microsoft Word Comments
    offtheshelves
    Positive
    -1

    DISCONTINUED. Replaced by Zoho WorkDrive which is NOT FREE.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Awesome interface, is does not conform to the previous stigma and innovates

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Zoho Writer is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Writer is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  11. Campfire Write icon

    Campfire Write

     7 likes

    Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

    78 Campfire Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Mellel icon

    Mellel

     19 likes

    Mellel is a sophisticated, time-tested and reliable word processor, especially designed to handle long and complicated documents, books, manuscripts, dissertations, and more.

    65 Mellel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Mellel vs Microsoft Word Comments
    birnle
    Positive
    1

    Mellel is almost the best choice for working with DOCX files without MS Word. As soon as it is able to export the comments to DOCX, it does everything that a writer needs for his editorial communication with a publishing house. Very long documents, very long and many footnotes, especially Hebrew text editing, sophisticated index features and writing helps, and many more features a writer really needs: Mellel has it all.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I've used many word processors before. Mellel is the best option.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mellel is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Storyist

     11 likes

    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    55 Storyist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
  15. Byword icon

    Byword

     53 likes

    Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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