iWork is #12 in Top 10 Office suites

iWork
iWork has always been the best way to be productive on the Mac. And iWork for iOS made it easy to create beautiful documents on iPad and iPhone. With iWork for iCloud we’re bringing Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to the web — on Mac and PC. And thanks to iCloud, your work is always up to date on all your devices. It’s easy to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. iWork alternative for PC is Office 365.

Positions in ratings


#12 in Top 10 Office suites

Alternatives


The best alternatives to iWork are: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, LibreOffice, Zoho WorkDrive



Latest news about iWork


2017. Apple makes iWork free



Apple has introduced updated versions of its iWork suite, granting free access to all users on both platforms. Previously, these apps were provided at no cost to customers who purchased new Mac or iOS devices. However, the recent pricing adjustment eliminates the prerequisite of purchasing new Apple hardware in order to obtain the apps for free. This expansion enables individuals using older or previously unpurchased Apple devices to avail themselves of the apps. iWork encompasses a collection of productivity applications—Numbers, Keynote, and Pages—designed as a competitor to Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Prior to the pricing modification, the iWork apps for Mac were priced at $19.99 each, while the iOS versions cost $9.99 individually, for customers who hadn't acquired new devices in recent years.




2016. Apple iWork adds real-time collaboration



Apple is entering the realm of real-time collaboration on iWork documents, directly challenging Google Documents. This highly anticipated feature greatly simplifies the process of collaborating and creating documents seamlessly. Users now have the ability to collaborate on various elements such as images, text, and more across the entire iWork suite, whether it's on a Mac, iPad, iPhone, or through the web. The iWork suite includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, catering to students, professionals, and any collaborative project. This addition to Apple's productivity suite has been long-awaited and is expected to be available for use very soon.


2015. Apple makes iWork for iCloud beta free on Windows, Linux, Chrome OS



Apple has made a significant update to its iWork for iCloud service by allowing anyone, regardless of whether they own a Mac or iOS device, to sign up and utilize the platform. This open access feature is currently in beta and can be accessed through beta.icloud.com. Previously, individuals could only create a new Apple ID on the beta site if they were using Apple hardware. However, the key change now enables users to create an Apple ID without the need for a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, granting them access to the iWork suite, which includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. By visiting the iCloud beta site from devices such as Microsoft Windows PCs, Linux boxes, or Google Chromebooks, users can create their Apple ID using any valid email address. Moreover, signing up for an Apple ID from non-Apple hardware also grants users 1GB of free iCloud storage to store their documents and data.


2013. New Free iWork allows to collaborate in real time



Today, Apple unveiled new iterations of its iPad Air, iPad Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. As expected, these devices have become thinner, faster, and even slightly more affordable. However, the presentation brought forth two other intriguing announcements. Firstly, Apple's office suite, iWork, now incorporates a real-time collaboration feature. This functionality is accessible through iWork for iCloud, enabling seamless interaction between Apple computers and PCs. Although iWork, particularly its collaboration tools, currently lag behind MS Office and Google Docs, it remains a valuable asset for Apple users. Secondly, Apple's software, including iWork and the OS X Mavericks operating system, is now offered for free. All Mac OS users can obtain the latest operating system version without charge, and upon purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they will receive iWork at no additional cost. While this move can be seen as innovative, it is worth noting that Apple can incorporate the software's cost into the hardware pricing if necessary.


2013. Apple launches iWork for iCloud



In terms of business applications, Apple has historically shown less interest, but it recognizes the significance of Office as an essential component of its platform. Competitors such as Microsoft and Google have taken significant strides in this area, surpassing Apple. To address this, Apple made a move to rectify the main drawback of its office suite, which was the absence of an online version. During the WWDC conference in June, Apple officially unveiled iWork for iCloud, making the online applications Pages, Numbers, and Keynote accessible to all through iCloud online accounts (currently in beta). However, these editors currently have limitations that may only appeal to users of MS Office and Google Docs. For instance, the text editor Pages lacks the ability to add tables, and spell check functions are only available in English. Collaboration tools are also absent. On a positive note, users can upload and edit MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, with formatting being preserved in some cases. Additionally, documents can be downloaded in MS Office formats and PDF.


2011. Apple introduces office suite for iPhone



Apple's iWork office suite, which can be found at http://www.apple.com/iwork/, was initially available on the iPad tablet since its launch last year. However, iPhone owners had to rely on third-party applications like Quickoffice (http://www.quickoffice.com/quickoffice_pro_iphone/) and Office² (http://www.bytesquared.com/products/office/iphone/) to work with office documents on their devices. Now, Apple has adapted iWork for the iPhone's smaller screen in under two years. The iWork suite typically consists of Pages (a word processor), Numbers (a spreadsheets tool), and KeyNote (a presentations app). Instead of competing globally with MS Office and Google Docs, Apple has chosen to focus on its loyal fan-base and capitalize on their enthusiasm. Each of the three iWork mobile apps costs $9.99. Additionally, these apps are only compatible with the latest iPhone models, namely the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, thereby encouraging users to upgrade. Currently, the iWork for iPhone cannot be used with the online office service iWork.com, but this functionality is expected to be added within the next few weeks.


2010. 5 ways you can use iPad in your business



Today Steve Jobs introduced iPad - the device that he called the most important thing in his life. And from our side it would be wrong to ignore this event, especially taking into account, that the previous thing (iPhone) now has the significant impact on the mobile business-apps market. While we must admit that iPad - is a very convenient thing for home use and it will make a revolution in e-publishing, but we do not believe that iPad (or other device of such clipboard design) will replace communicators and netbooks from the enterprise environment. We were able to come up with only 5 reasons that can make this $500 device useful for your business: ***