Productivity

Verdicts at a glance

• ChatGPT 9.3/10 The most capable and accessible AI assistant on Android, with a voice mode that genuinely works, let down by a free tier that's constrained enough to feel like a trial rather than a product.
• Google Gemini 9.2/10 The best AI assistant for Android users invested in Google's ecosystem, though it lags behind the top alternatives on pure reasoning tasks.
• Microsoft Word: Edit Documents 7.2/10 A polished, reliable word processor for Microsoft 365 subscribers — but the free tier is thin enough to frustrate anyone without an existing subscription.
• Google Drive 7.2/10 An essential utility for anyone in Google's ecosystem — competent and reliable without being exceptional on any dimension beyond document scanning.
• Microsoft Outlook 7.0/10 The best choice for Microsoft 365 users who need email, calendar, and contacts in one place, with a performance cost that casual users may not want to pay.
• Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheets 8.0/10 The most capable mobile spreadsheet app available, though heavy users will need a Microsoft 365 subscription to unlock its full potential.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDF 7.5/10 The gold standard for PDF reading and signing on mobile, but check the subscription paywall carefully before committing to the full suite.
• Microsoft OneDrive 7.0/10 The right choice for Microsoft 365 users who want their files and documents in one place, but not compelling enough to displace Google Drive for everyone else.
• Google Calendar 8.3/10 The best calendar app for Google-ecosystem users and a strong default for everyone else, with minor rough edges outside that native context.
• Google Docs 8.2/10 The best mobile word processor for Google Workspace users, delivering genuine collaborative utility even if complex formatting remains a touch-interface limitation.
• Google Keep - Notes and lists 7.8/10 The best app for quick capture and simple reminders, deliberately limited in scope and the better for it.
• Dropbox: Secure Cloud Storage 7.1/10 A genuinely well-built cloud storage app that earns its reputation in reliability and collaboration, but the 2GB free tier is a real barrier for new users comparing options.