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Google Docs alternatives

Users often look for Google Docs alternatives due to issues with file export options, cursor placement, and general app performance. Alternatives like Microsoft Word offer more robust editing features, while Google Drive focuses on file storage and organization.

Why users look for alternatives to Google Docs

The alternatives

Google Drive
4.8★ · 7,654,176 ratings · Free

Google Drive offers cloud storage and file organization, allowing users to store and access various file types, including VR content R55. It is designed to be user-friendly and consistent .

Better for: Google Drive is better for users who primarily need a reliable cloud storage solution to organize and access a wide range of files, especially those who find Google Docs' filing system difficult . It's also useful for those who want to post VR content R55.

Head-to-head: Google Docs vs Google Drive
Google
4.6★ · 4,800,339 ratings · Free

The general Google app provides search functionality and access to various Google services, with some users appreciating its accessibility features like 'read aloud' .

Better for: The Google app is better for users who primarily need a search engine and access to general Google services, especially if they value features like 'read aloud' for articles . However, recent updates have made it less suitable for those who rely on specific features like reverse image search or translation, as these have been replaced by an 'AI Mode' button .

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Microsoft Word
4.7★ · 2,902,966 ratings · Free

Microsoft Word is considered the 'Gold Standard' for word processing, offering robust features and widespread respect R80. It is often preferred over Google's version by some users .

Better for: Microsoft Word is better for users who need a powerful, feature-rich word processor for professional or extensive writing tasks, especially those who value its established reputation and prefer it over Google's alternatives R80. It's also suitable for users who need to ensure compatibility with traditional document formats.

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Google Sheets
4.8★ · 1,791,306 ratings · Free

Google Sheets is a powerful, free, and synchronous utility for data entry and organization, capable of handling large volumes of data and scaling for business use . It is useful and offers flexibility R94.

Better for: Google Sheets is better for users who need to manage and analyze data, create spreadsheets, or collaborate on numerical information . It suits those who are comfortable with a different interface than Microsoft Excel or need a free, web-based spreadsheet solution R94.

Head-to-head: Google Docs vs Google Sheets
Google Slides
4.7★ · 402,346 ratings · Free

Google Slides is a free and easy-to-use presentation program that gets the job done for creating presentations on the go .

Better for: Google Slides is better for users who need to create or edit presentations, especially those who prefer free, web-based tools and require accessibility on mobile devices . It's suitable for illustrating stories or general presentation needs .

Head-to-head: Google Docs vs Google Slides
Stick with Google Docs if

You should stick with Google Docs if you value its core functionality for writing and organization, especially for collaborative work and its ability to sync across devices . It's also a good choice if you appreciate its ease of use for basic document creation and note-taking R5.

Evidence note: The Google alternative has some reviews that are less directly about the app's functionality and more about general Google services or account issues.

Frequently asked

Can Google Docs export to different file types?
Users report that within the Google Docs app, the only export option is often DOCX, making it difficult to save files in other preferred formats R1.
Does Google Docs work well on mobile devices?
While some users find Google Docs handy and effective on mobile R5, others report significant issues like lagging, difficulty with cursor placement, and a lack of features compared to the browser version, making it frustrating to use R3R9R14R39.
Is Google Docs free to use?
Google Docs itself is generally free, but users have expressed frustration over Google making them pay for more storage, indicating that storage limits can be an issue R16R19.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Google Docs 1/5 · US Share & Export: Not an app worth using, save your time and just go to docs in your safari browser, I would use this app if it had an option to export your file as whatever file type you want. There is no way to change in the app the file type you would prefer to download your files as, the only option is docx lol
  2. [R3] Google Docs 3/5 · US Can’t move cursor: When trying to change text in a document you cannot place the cursor where you want to delete a letter. Instead you have to delete a whole word. Quite frustrating.
  3. [R9] Google Docs 3/5 · US Lags quite a bit: I give it 3 stars because overall it is a good app, however, it has some seriously annoying performance issues that have been bugging me for a while. I am mostly writing this review in the hopes that one of the devs will see it and take a look at the issues. The first issue is the amount of available options in the menu, unlike the browser version there is only a single scroll ba
  4. [R10] Google Docs 1/5 · US It would be great if it didn't kick my IPhone off of WiFi randomly.: Im pretty sure im not the only person having this problem and it started at least one year ago. Why is nobody talking about this problem to where IPhones get kicked off of WiFi when using Google Documents? It's even happening with YouTube too. Wake up people!!!
  5. [R39] Google Docs 1/5 · GB Glitchy app: So glitchy and slow on mobile that had to stop
  6. [R43] Google Docs 1/5 · GB Useless: It doesn't work anymore. I’ve used Google Docs for years, but now it just doesn't work. The app won’t let me sign in, and it runs extremely slow and lags a lot despite being updated and used on a high-quality device. As someone who writes books, it’s very annoying that such an amazing app has gone to waste. 😃
  7. [R4] Google Docs 1/5 · US Download June 26: Am unable to open any of my documents. …..help please
  8. [R24] Google Docs 3/5 · GB Can’t find doc: I downloaded a file attached to an email but can’t find it. Also, the docs that are shown won’t open.
  9. [R31] Google Docs 2/5 · US Why me: Why did my Google doc disappear that I had for over two years now it’s gone the story that I’ve been writing for two years is gone
  10. [R14] Google Docs 5/5 · US it has everything a writer needs: it's so perfect for writing characters, stories, and anything you could possibly want. it's awesome but i kinda wish as a mobile app it was a little easier to use, yk?
  11. [R28] Google Docs 1/5 · US UI and organization are still bad: no time to write all the details; I need to use this product and don’t have a choice, just keep trying to improve it
  12. [R35] Google Docs 1/5 · US UI not user friendly: If you are desperate for some word processor app this is better than nothing but still nothing special.
  13. [R13] Google Docs 1/5 · US Useless AI: Latest updates have put Gemini suggestion bars in the way of the documents. I hate how much google is trying to push it, and there’s no easy way to disable it
  14. [R16] Google Docs 1/5 · US paywall storage: I can’t believe that Google is making people pay for more storage. This is ridiculous.
  15. [R19] Google Docs 1/5 · US Es absurdo: Siempre dice que no tienes espacio
  16. [R51] Google Drive 1/5 · US Backup broken: The backup link is broken. All it does is present another login screen, and then immediately directs you to a signup page for Google One with no explanation and no exit.
  17. [R52] Google Drive 5/5 · US Magnífica herramienta: Muy práctico y útil herramienta.
  18. [R54] Google Drive 1/5 · US It has so less storage: It really does have really low storage
  19. [R55] Google Drive 5/5 · US Good for vr content: It’s really good if you wanna post VR content all you gotta do is just have the app on VR and on your mobile or whatever device that you do it you just explode it on your the Google Drive and then on your mobile you can check it and then download it to your Photos and edit it and post it
  20. [R65] Google 1/5 · US Thin skinned worthless employees: Idiot hires
  21. [R66] Google 4/5 · US Bro: I just got a $1,000 combat
  22. [R67] Google 1/5 · US Broken tab management: The AI/Gemini interface inside the Google App completely breaks basic tab management. When I click the "New Tab" button while inside an active AI thread, it fails to open a separate, additional tab. Instead, it completely ignores the command and overwrites my current thread. This destroys my active research progress and pollutes the AI's context window with unrelated questio
  23. [R68] Google 5/5 · US Deon Davon Podcast: Outstanding google help protect all accounts they have great services in every platform
  24. [R79] Microsoft Word 1/5 · US Sign in not working: 365 sign in not working
  25. [R80] Microsoft Word 5/5 · US The Gold Standard: Respected everywhere
  26. [R81] Microsoft Word 3/5 · US MS iPad apps need full attention: Microsoft Office Apps on iPad: Solid Potential, But Falls Short of Apple’s Native Alternatives (3/5 stars) I’ve been using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on my iPad for work and personal projects, hoping for a seamless experience that matches the desktop versions. While the apps have improved over the years and offer good cross-platform compatibility with O
  27. [R82] Microsoft Word 1/5 · US Why do i have to sign in every time: Your product sucks - a 40 year user
  28. [R93] Google Sheets 2/5 · US Checkboxes: I can’t place an X or a check in the boxes. It’s really necessary.
  29. [R94] Google Sheets 5/5 · US review: it was useful👍
  30. [R95] Google Sheets 3/5 · US Improve the app on iOS: Please update and add features similar to those available on the Android app. If this were an Android device, it would get 5 stars. · translated
  31. [R96] Google Sheets 1/5 · US I don’t like it: I can never easily find the sheets
  32. [R107] Google Slides 1/5 · US Trash on iPad: I can’t use google images or stock images I thought google slides on my work iPad would be useful but no it’s not
  33. [R108] Google Slides 5/5 · US Google Slides: I love it as much as Cecey does!
  34. [R109] Google Slides 3/5 · US Idk read: It's ok sometimes it’s really glitchy
  35. [R110] Google Slides 1/5 · US iPad issues: Can’t figure out how to access a .PPTX file
  36. [R5] Google Docs 5/5 · US Very handy app: Very handy app

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store