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Microsoft PowerPoint vs Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft PowerPoint 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 Copilot 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Microsoft PowerPoint is the better choice for dedicated presentation creation and editing, especially for users familiar with its desktop version, while Microsoft 365 Copilot is more suitable for those seeking an AI assistant integrated across Microsoft 365 apps for productivity and idea generation.

Full reviews: Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft PowerPoint excels as a dedicated presentation tool, offering robust features and familiarity for many users, despite some mobile app limitations. Microsoft 365 Copilot, while praised for its AI assistance and productivity boosts, faces significant criticism regarding its reliability, functionality, and intrusive nature.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR4R9R10R15
Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint is generally praised for its core presentation features, including transitions and the ability to integrate video . However, users frequently report that the mobile and iPad versions lack features found in the desktop version, making complex editing difficult or impossible R4R9R10R15. Some users also note missing design options and issues with basic actions like pasting images .
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft 365 Copilot is lauded for its AI capabilities, helping users organize ideas, draft communications, summarize information, and turn hours of work into minutes . It's seen as a 'thoughtful teammate' and a 'handy assistant' . However, many users report missing or deteriorating functionality compared to previous Microsoft Office suites, such as file organization by date, content search, and proper PDF creation R94. There are also complaints about the AI generating hallucinations or flat-out lies, and being unable to perform simple tasks R88.
Ease of Use edge: Microsoft PowerPointR3R8R14R16
Microsoft PowerPoint Many long-time PowerPoint users find it familiar and easy to work with R8R14. However, new users or those on mobile devices sometimes struggle to get the hang of the program, finding it hard to edit or navigate R3R19. Specific issues include difficulty changing design themes, inability to undo actions after exiting, and a clunky UI on mobile R16.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot is described as intuitive and user-friendly by some, increasing productivity and efficiency . Others find it confusing, with a buggy interface and awkward workarounds . Frequent interruptions from chat suggestions and pop-ups are a common source of frustration R76R79R100R110. The autocorrect feature on iPhone is also criticized for being clunky and disruptive .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R7R22R27
Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint users report significant issues with reliability, including items disappearing, files not matching names, the app freezing, and projects being lost due to glitches R1R7R22R43. Edits sometimes fail to save, especially for shared documents R27. The app is also described as super slow and glitchy, particularly on mobile devices .
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot suffers from frequent reports of being buggy and unreliable. Users experience issues with the app not downloading, files not opening, and information being lost or not remembered R100. The AI itself is described as inconsistent, sometimes great but other times messing up documents or providing incorrect information R69R88. Scrolling issues and general unresponsiveness are also noted .
Price and Value tieR23R42R60R67
Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint is free to download, but many users express frustration over having to pay for full functionality, stating that most or all features require payment R23R42. Some users feel that for the price, the mobile versions should offer more features comparable to the PC version R60.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft 365 Copilot is free to download but involves in-app purchases and is often part of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Users complain about the high cost, especially for business use, feeling it's not helpful for non-experts and that features are deteriorating despite the expense R67. Some feel they are forced into paying for AI features they don't want or find useful . There are also reports of paying for professional service but still encountering limits and usability issues .
Support and Updates tieR4R9R43R75
Microsoft PowerPoint Reviews for PowerPoint do not directly address customer support. However, users express a desire for upgrades to the iPad app to match PC features R9 and for better compatibility with Office versions R4. One user mentioned trying to contact support after losing presentations but found no such function R43.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Copilot users frequently request improvements and the return of missing features, such as voice conversations and chat search functionality R75. There's a strong desire for better organization of chats into folders . Some users report being unable to access their 365 subscription on iOS since September and finding Microsoft's customer service unhelpful . One user mentioned not being able to find a feedback option in the app .
Pick Microsoft PowerPoint if

Pick Microsoft PowerPoint if you primarily need a dedicated tool for creating and delivering presentations, especially if you are already familiar with its desktop version R8. It is also suitable if you prefer a presentation app that is not 'hellbent on AI' .

Pick Microsoft 365 Copilot if

Pick Microsoft 365 Copilot if you are looking for an AI assistant deeply integrated across your Microsoft 365 applications to boost productivity, summarize information, and help with drafting communications . It is particularly useful for those who want an AI to augment their intellectual pursuits and daily workflow .

Evidence note: The evidence for 'Support and Updates' is relatively thin for both apps, with users primarily expressing desires for feature improvements rather than direct experiences with support teams. For PowerPoint, the free-to-download aspect is offset by complaints about paid features, similar to Copilot's IAP model.

Frequently asked

Is Microsoft PowerPoint good for mobile editing?
Microsoft PowerPoint's mobile app is generally considered good for viewing presentations and making simple edits, but it often lacks the full features and ease of use of the desktop version, making complex editing difficult R9R10R15R19.
Does Microsoft 365 Copilot reliably create documents and PDFs?
Microsoft 365 Copilot has received mixed reviews regarding its reliability in creating documents and PDFs; some users report it can mess up documents, generate incorrect information, and no longer creates properly formatted PDFs, instead producing images R69R88R94.
Are there frequent interruptions when using Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Yes, many users find Microsoft 365 Copilot to be annoying due to constant interruptions from chat suggestions, pop-ups, and questions that disrupt their workflow and reduce productivity R76R79R100R110.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] Microsoft PowerPoint 2/5 · US Not compatible with Office: I needed to make a simple text change using the app on my phone but it said I couldn’t edit because it has content this version of Office can’t display.
  2. [R9] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · US Mobile app is good but need upgrading the ipad app: The powerpoint mobile is good. But for the ipad version it should offer features and looks as like the pc version. A lot of people uses ipad for their daily works
  3. [R10] Microsoft PowerPoint 2/5 · US Too different from desktop version: Features in desktop are hard to find or missing in iPad version.
  4. [R15] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · US Unable to edit: On my computer I designed the pages so the text boxes looked cool, but I now am unable to edit this text boxes on my phone.
  5. [R3] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · US Review: This is a good program by being a little more seasoned, it it taking me a minute to get the hang of the program.
  6. [R8] Microsoft PowerPoint 5/5 · US Good program: I have many years of experience with PowerPoint and love the way that it works.
  7. [R14] Microsoft PowerPoint 5/5 · US Getting Kicks on Route 66: At 66 years young I’m driving through the historic Route 66. PowerPoint is providing an editable map easily to indicate where I’ve been and add on all other states so I can share details in a presentation file which can be updated as necessary for milestones & years ahead. I do like working it well with CoPilot too. Very workable.
  8. [R16] Microsoft PowerPoint 1/5 · US Extremely Faulty: I’m not sure what is going on with this application. There is no option to change the design theme once you have already selected or starting working on a ppt. That does not make sense. Also, there is no option to under a part of the presentation once you exit. It’s as if the option is permanent and can’t be reverted back.
  9. [R1] Microsoft PowerPoint 1/5 · US Nothing is working right: Items disappear, my files don’t match up with their names and i cannot link an item to another slide. My experience has been unsatisfactory.
  10. [R7] Microsoft PowerPoint 1/5 · US Unusable: Besides the eyesore copilot button permanently existing in the bottom corner, the app freezes as soon as I click anywhere on a slide to begin editing. Literally unusable.
  11. [R22] Microsoft PowerPoint 1/5 · US Horrible glitchy app: Did an entire PowerPoint and ready for work and was about to export and it glitched out on me. The app got stuck in buffering mode so I reset the app and the entire project was gone. I just ended up deleting the app. What a waste of time.
  12. [R27] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · US Edits won’t save: If a PowerPoint is shared with you, and you’re not the owner of the PowerPoint, your edits, for some reason will not save.
  13. [R23] Microsoft PowerPoint 4/5 · US Money: You have to pay them a lot of money and if you’re a kid you cannot do it. Also, if you maybe be like a parent and you have to do a presentation and you don’t have a microscopic account you are stuck with a creek that means you cannot send in your presentation right away and you might have to like sit if you make a scrub account and that is a lot just to do I’ll see the slides are just not t
  14. [R42] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · GB Good but not the best: I mean it’s good but you basically have to pay for most or all of it except what presentation you chose I would give it two or three stars
  15. [R60] Microsoft PowerPoint 3/5 · GB Features compared to Laptop Version not as accessible or available on iPad: Almost but not quite the same as interface as using it on a laptop. Would be nice to be integrated…since this IS a paid subscription.
  16. [R67] Microsoft 365 Copilot 1/5 · US Do not understand feature: I have not been able to use this for business it cost so much money and is not helpful to non experts of computer software
  17. [R43] Microsoft PowerPoint 1/5 · US Ugh, after the update all my presentations were erased. I'm trying to contact support, but there's no such function. · translated
  18. [R75] Microsoft 365 Copilot 3/5 · US Voice Conversations: Please bring the feature back Microsoft.
  19. [R19] Microsoft PowerPoint 2/5 · US Niet downloaden op een iPad!: Download dit niet op een iPad! Het is echt onhandig, en hetgeen wat ik op een computer in 1 uur kon doen, duurt hierop 5uur. Raar maar waar.
  20. [R69] Microsoft 365 Copilot 3/5 · US Copilot: Sometimes copilot is great! But other times copilot messes up my document so badly that I have to start over and fix the mess. One time copilot reworded everything in a way that was completely wrong and another time I asked copilot to put in bullets exactly as the highlighted example I gave and copilot did then opposite!!
  21. [R88] Microsoft 365 Copilot 1/5 · US Embarrassingly Bad: The entire Copilot platform is so buggy that it is effectively not functional. I would say at least half of the responses that I receive are hallucinations or flat out lies. Of the half which or not, another half of that is excuses about the agent not being able to perform a simple task because the tool isn’t working properly or not knowing how to use it’s own features. Replies
  22. [R94] Microsoft 365 Copilot 1/5 · US Trash: It doesn't make PDFs like it use to. Now its just a picture and not formatted like a real PDF. It basically took it out and made a new app Lens and wants to make you pay for another subscription when you've already paid for one before they changed this to copilot.
  23. [R76] Microsoft 365 Copilot 1/5 · US Annoying: Constant interruption. Bring back my old word.
  24. [R79] Microsoft 365 Copilot 2/5 · US More questions than Help: There are more questions to offer help than what is actually helpful. Questions are disruptive while in the middle of other activities.
  25. [R100] Microsoft 365 Copilot 2/5 · US Somewhere between okay and great when it works, but mostly unusable.: In short: this app doesn’t work. I have a 365 subscription and when I first sign into the app with my Microsoft account it works great. Then some random time later I open the app and it asks if I want a free trial when I’m already paying for it. To make it work, I have to sign out and back in. Another thing that is very an
  26. [R110] Microsoft 365 Copilot 1/5 · US Annoying: Copilot is annoying with ads and pop ups it reduces productivity

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