Best for Google Drive collaboration
Google Slides vs PowerPoint vs WPS Office: which presentation app should you choose?
Choose Google Slides for straightforward, shared presentations, PowerPoint for a dedicated slide editor, or WPS Office for presentations alongside documents, spreadsheets, and PDFs.
At a glance
| App | Google Play | Price | In-app purchases | Platforms | Age rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Google SlidesGoogle LLC | 4.3 out of 5693,654 ratings | Free | No | Everyone | |
 Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Corporation | 4.8 out of 54,156,985 ratings | Free | Yes$0.99 - $199.99 per item | Everyone | |
 WPS Office-PDF, Word, SheetWPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD. | 4.4 out of 55,983,454 ratings | Free | Yes$0.05 - $264.99 per item | Everyone |
Ratings and age ratings come from the Google Play listings, read on Nov 11, 2026. Listings change over time.
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How we compared them
All three apps can create and edit presentations on mobile, and each is free to download. Google Slides and PowerPoint focus on slides, while WPS Office combines presentation tools with document, spreadsheet, and PDF features.
This comparison looks at their collaboration and file workflows, free and paid access, ads, and Google Play figures. It will help you choose the app that fits how you create, share, and manage work.
How we compared them
We compared the apps using their stated features and Google Play ratings, install counts, prices, ads, and in-app purchase details. Store figures were read on November 11, 2026.
The comparison focuses on practical differences: collaboration and cloud workflows, access to presentations offline, the breadth of tools, and the trade-offs of accounts, subscriptions, and ads. It does not rely on hands-on testing.
Best forcreating and co-editing presentations with Google Drive
Google Slides
Google LLC
- Google Play
- 4.3 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 1B+
- Age rating
- Everyone
Google Slides keeps the focus on presentations and pairs them with Google Drive, real-time collaboration, and templates. Its accessible interface and cross-device availability make it a straightforward choice for people already working in Google’s ecosystem.
The trade-off is less depth in advanced editing than a dedicated presentation suite may offer, and its offline functionality is limited. You also need a Google account, and syncing can occasionally be unreliable.
What we like
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Direct Google Drive integration
- Templates and cross-device access
What to know
- Limited offline functionality
- Requires a Google account
Best forbuilding and presenting slides with Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
- Google Play
- 4.8 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 1B+
- Age rating
- Everyone
PowerPoint is the most presentation-focused option here, with templates, team collaboration, and offline access to presentations. Its integration with the Office suite makes it a natural fit for people who already use Microsoft tools.
Some features require a subscription, and a Microsoft account is required. The app can also be resource-intensive, while compatibility issues may arise with some presentations or files.
What we like
- Offline access to presentations
- Integration with the Office suite
- Templates and team collaboration
What to know
- Some features require a subscription
- Can be resource-intensive
Best forhandling presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and PDFs in one app
WPS Office-PDF, Word, Sheet
WPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.
- Google Play
- 4.4 out of 5
- Price
- Free
- Installs
- 500M+
- Age rating
- Everyone
WPS Office covers more than slides: it brings together tools for presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and PDFs, with support for varied file formats and offline document access. That broader toolkit can reduce the need to switch between separate productivity apps.
Its free version contains ads, and some features require a premium upgrade. The app also takes up substantial storage, and cloud syncing can occasionally be unreliable.
What we like
- Presentation, document, spreadsheet, and PDF tools
- Supports varied file formats
- Offline document access
What to know
- Ads in the free version
- Large app size
Which one should you pick?
Best for dedicated slide presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint
Best all-in-one office suite
WPS Office-PDF, Word, Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which app is best for making presentations on a phone?
PowerPoint is the strongest fit for a dedicated slide workflow, with offline access and Office integration. Google Slides is a good alternative for real-time collaboration, while WPS Office suits people who also need document, spreadsheet, and PDF tools.
Which of these apps works offline?
PowerPoint offers offline access to presentations, and WPS Office supports offline access to documents. Google Slides has more limited offline functionality.
Which app has ads or in-app purchases?
WPS Office contains ads and offers in-app purchases. PowerPoint has in-app purchases, while Google Slides has neither ads nor in-app purchases.
Which app has the highest Google Play rating?
PowerPoint has the highest rating among these three at 4.8 from 4,156,985 ratings. WPS Office is rated 4.4 from 5,983,454 ratings, and Google Slides 4.3 from 693,654 ratings.
Reviewed compares apps independently. We don't make, own or distribute any of these apps and have no affiliation with their developers, Google or Apple. Names, icons and trademarks belong to their owners; store details and prices are shown for reference and can change.