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MobiOffice is a versatile office suite praised for its ease of use and comprehensive features, but recent updates and subscription practices have led to widespread user frustration over unexpected charges, loss of functionality for existing users, and persistent bugs.

4.7★ lifetime (44,301) Free to download since 2014 by MobiSystems, Inc. updated 0.5 mo ago recent negative 27% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Subscription Issues Bugs and Performance Ease of Use Feature Set/Alternatives
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4★59
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

MobiOffice is a document editing application that offers a comprehensive suite of tools for Word, Excel, and PDF files, with many users finding it easy to use and a good alternative to Microsoft Office R1R11R14. However, recent updates have introduced significant issues, including a mandatory subscription model that has locked out previous users, unexpected charges, and various bugs affecting document saving and formatting R22R38.

What users like

  • Easy to use and navigate, with a clean interfaceR1R2R10R11
  • Comprehensive functionality for various document types (Word, Excel, PDF)R14R34R46R48
  • Good alternative to Microsoft Office, often at a lower costR11R19R34R237
  • Effective for organizing files and working on documents from mobile devicesR2R13R28R31

What users complain about

  • Mandatory subscription required for basic functionality, even for previously free or paid usersR58R70R97R135
  • Users report unexpected or misleading charges, difficulty cancelling subscriptions, and denied refundsR30R38R66R113
  • PDF editing and other features often require additional payment despite being advertised as part of the packageR23R165
  • Significant bugs and glitches, including crashes, lost work, formatting issues, and non-functional featuresR229R236R238R300
  • Aggressive and annoying ads for upgrades, even for paid subscribersR22R256
  • Lack of dark mode functionality despite claims, leading to deceptive user experienceR120

Latest update · v13.5

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Thank you for using MobiOffice! Here's what's new: • Proofing Options: Access proofing features more easily and choose your preferred proofing language with the new language selector. • Bug Fixes & Improvements: Every update brings a faster and more reliable MobiOffice experience. Enjoying MobiOffice? Leave us a review – it helps us improve!

Recurring themes

Subscription Issues negative
Many users are frustrated by the app transitioning from free or one-time purchase to a mandatory subscription model, often without clear communication. There are numerous complaints about unexpected charges, difficulty cancelling, and being denied refunds, even during trial periods. Some users who previously paid for 'Pro' versions now find themselves locked out of features without a new subscription.R22R30R38R58
Bugs and Performance negative
Recent updates have introduced significant bugs, including app crashes, lost work, and issues with document formatting (especially tables and Excel formulas). Some users report a clunky, glitchy interface and problems with basic functions like typing or saving documents. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes & improvements,' but recent reviews contradict this, indicating ongoing or new issues.R6R229R236R238
Ease of Use positive
Many users find MobiOffice intuitive and easy to use, appreciating its user-friendly interface and straightforward navigation. This positive sentiment often comes from users who have successfully used the app for a longer period or for basic tasks.R1R2R8R9
Feature Set/Alternatives mixed
The app is often seen as a comprehensive alternative to Microsoft Office, covering various document formats. However, some users report that specific features, like PDF editing or addressing envelopes, are either not fully functional or require additional payment, contradicting expectations. There's also a strong desire for features like dark mode, which is advertised but not fully implemented.R30R11R14R19

Who it's for

MobiOffice is for users who need a versatile office suite for mobile devices, particularly those looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office that handles various document types R11R14R34. It's suitable for individuals who value an easy-to-use interface and are willing to pay a subscription for its full functionality R1R34. Skip this app if you are looking for a truly free office suite, are sensitive to unexpected charges, or require a highly stable and bug-free experience R229.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to subscription model changes and associated billing issues. While the lifetime rating is high, the recent sentiment indicates a significant downward trajectory in user satisfaction. Many positive reviews are older or focus on general usability without addressing the recent payment and bug concerns.

Frequently asked

Is MobiOffice free to use?
While MobiOffice is free to download, recent updates have made most basic functionalities, including editing and saving documents, require a paid subscription R70R97.
What are the common pricing complaints?
Users frequently complain about being charged more than advertised (e.g., $9.99/week instead of $0.99/week), automatic renewals, and difficulty obtaining refunds even after cancelling during a trial period R38R66.
Does MobiOffice support PDF editing?
While MobiOffice is advertised to handle PDFs, many users report that PDF editing features often require an additional payment or subscription, even if they have already paid for the main app R23R165.
Are there issues with document saving or formatting?
Yes, several users have reported significant issues with documents disappearing, not saving correctly, or experiencing severe formatting problems, especially with tables and Excel formulas, after recent updates R236R238R300R421.

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] 5/5 · US Very useful app!: Find it very easy to use!
  2. [R2] 5/5 · US Safe Space: Love MobiOffice, it helps me keep my files in order and organize. It’s easy to use!
  3. [R10] 5/5 · US Love it!!!!: I love this app! Use it all the time. EXCELLENT!
  4. [R11] 5/5 · US I love it.: This is the best alternative to MS Office 365 and its less expensive. It does everything MS 365 does and so easy to navigate.
  5. [R14] 5/5 · US Exceptional!: Comprehensive all-in-one office app. Covers nearly every format typically used for work and business. Well designed UI. Highly recommended!
  6. [R34] 5/5 · US Great product for Microsoft Office documents.: Love that it’s versatile to use with Microsoft Office, Notepad, Textpad, and PDFs. Especially love that it costs way less than MO apps! Works really well with MS Office docs without their(MS) outrageous prices for mobile apps. Have used this app for several years on my iPad and it’s worth the annual subscription!
  7. [R46] 5/5 · US A great app: It does everything I need to do with word processing and creating PDFs.
  8. [R48] 5/5 · US Couldn’t Work Without MOBI: Truely easy to use! I use it most often on my iPad mini!
  9. [R19] 5/5 · US BETTER THAN OFFICE: This app is the best I have been using it well over ten years. Don’t waste your money on office
  10. [R237] 3/5 · US One Of The Best Office Suite: This app is equal to or better then any Office suite. For way less money, except for the free one that comes with the Apple Products, which doesn’t come with a PDF app.
  11. [R13] 5/5 · US Perfect homework/ journal writing program without distractions.: This program is great! Works well with my school and private writing projects.
  12. [R28] 5/5 · US MOBIOFFICE: I really love this program. It helps me with my journaling and I am really enjoying it.
  13. [R31] 5/5 · US Finally 😫: I can work officially from my iPhone!! 🙌🏿
  14. [R58] 1/5 · US Have to pay.: Being forced to pay is lame. Bye bye!
  15. [R70] 1/5 · US Promise of free: I spent an hour working on a doc just to get to the end and it refused to let me print it without a subscription
  16. [R97] 1/5 · US DONT DOWNLOAD: After working you need subscription to save the work. No Free trial available.
  17. [R135] 3/5 · US Not free: App isn’t free. If you are looking to pay then this is the app for you.
  18. [R30] 1/5 · US Buyer Beware: Purchased through what I believed to be Apple honest transparency and integrity. This app omits that it cannot complete an office task like Microsoft: addressing envelopes for mailing. Apple does not allow a refund. I am fighting back.
  19. [R38] 1/5 · US Misleading the purchase and not met my need: I bought it for pdf edit but it is editing any pdf . Also mentioned 7 days free but charged full year and I am not satisfied this tool I cancelled the subscription but not refund the amount
  20. [R66] 1/5 · US Undisclosed Charges: Hello MobiOffice, your app is efficient, however, I had accepted an offer at $.99 per week, to explore your features. I was subsequently charged $9.99 per week for 4 weeks, without notice (four times the amount of Microsoft Word). Apple is denying a refund. I apologize for the negative review, however, consideration for a refund would be greatly appreciated.
  21. [R113] 1/5 · US App is garbage: Formatting is useless when sending to others. Used once (kind of) Requested a refund and got charged for two additional weeks. Don’t fall for this scam.
  22. [R23] 3/5 · US MobiOffice problem: Everything works with the mobile office except for the PDF. It keeps wanting me to pay additional for using PDF yet it’s supposed to be a part of this package. Please explain.
  23. [R165] 3/5 · US Good app: App has a clean interface. Almost comparable to Microsoft. Although i wish the PDF was included in the price. The problem I’m having is refunding me my money back. The site says if you aren’t happy you can get a refund. Someone needs to investigate Apple refund practices. A
  24. [R229] 1/5 · US Trash at best: I read some of the nasty reviews before installing, and I really believed that they were somehow just unfortunate. Nope. This collection of code executes, and then immediately insists on its own clunky, glitchy Windows-ish environment that literally looks like a Pentium trying to run Windows 8.1. It’s not just ugly, it’s also uselessly hitchy and glitchy. Scrolling is impossible be
  25. [R236] 1/5 · US Where are all my files: I can not find any of my stored files that were here on this drive before the update. This is totally screwed up!!
  26. [R238] 1/5 · US App change screwed up: I enjoyed using this app till recently, a month ago with an update, i lost about a months worth of work, not hard to replace but frustrating, well with the switch to Mobi something is off on my excel formulas, I’ve lost almost 2 years worth of data. It’s not gone, the formulas are all broken, im getting values from 0 and no values from equations. I keep my trucking company e
  27. [R300] 1/5 · GB Show the real reviews, not just your made up 5 stars? MobiOffice in its current form UNUSABLE!: Since downloading this ‘upgrade’ programme which over-wrote Office Suite, what I have, including your more recent ‘updates’ is now totally dysfunctional & completely unusable! Documents just disappear/get lost, can’t edit anything, can’t move anything & pretty much can’t access, save or share anything.
  28. [R22] 3/5 · US The ads are ridiculous!: I really don’t mind using the app. However the relentless pop ups for the ads to upgrade are extremely annoying. Almost to the point that I don’t want to use this app anymore. I’ve already paid for your service. Stop trying to up sale me. Also I’m trying to conduct business using this app. I am forced to go in and delete the sales link in every email I send from this app.
  29. [R256] 1/5 · GB Tired of this app: I just use in pay version, office premium, what can said so far this app keep me warning go premium but I already with premium doesn't make sense.
  30. [R120] 1/5 · US Deceptive App: I like the app, but I need DARK MODE!!! They say the app has dark mode, but when you activate it, the only thing that’s dark is the opening screen where you choose which kind of document to create. When you create a new document is BRIGHT WHITE with NO DARK MODE whatsoever!!!! That’s very deceptive and inexcusable!
  31. [R6] 4/5 · US Latest version crash - fixed: 5/5/18 review update: MobiSystems has updated the app to version 5.9.10.10642 and all appears to work fine again. It is a great app. Changed star rating back to 5. Issue before update: I have both the office suite premium editor app and pro app. Latest premium version 5.9.9 crashes on my iPhone 8. Trying to open app, screen flashes open, then immediately closes.
  32. [R8] 3/5 · US Awesome App: Use it all the time, no any issues. I recommend this APP
  33. [R9] 5/5 · US CMF: I Really Appreciate this App👍
  34. [R421] 3/5 · GB It is ok: I liked OfficeSuite and I was great do use for my writing until yesterday . I wrote 200 pages of work but yesterday I find that it is gone. So I have to start again so i did. I wrote this time 300 pages to finish the work but after saving it and coming back later to edit my work it is ALL GONE. Now all my hard work is gone and I have restart

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