Thanks to the fact that our smartphones are so large compared to the old days of 4.5-inch displays, this makes it easier to actually get work done without the need of a computer. However, when it comes to picking the right office suite to get your work done, there are quite a few reliable options to choose from.

We’re taking a look at just a few of the best options, and why these apps should be in your consideration.

Google Drive

It would be just plain wrong to look at office suites for Android, and not mention Google Drive, so we are mentioning it first. Google Drive is a great place to write drafts and collaborate with other people. The other nice thing about Docs is it offers a distraction-free interface. Of course, the three apps within the Drive suite are Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

DOWNLOAD: Google Drive

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.4/5

Microsoft Office

Microsoft made a strong commitment to Microsoft Office users: they were going to make apps worthy of your monthly dollars no matter what platform you use. In our opinion, they’ve delivered and own the best catalog of office apps on Android. Microsoft’s biggest achievement was embracing Material Design in an app that doesn’t trade usability for mobile efficiency — most things you can do in the desktop apps can be done right on your phone or tablet.

DOWNLOAD: Microsoft Office

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.5/5

OfficeSuite

OfficeSuite has been around on the Play Store for quite some time and has become a fan favorite of sorts. As is the case with most of the other options here, the app contains all three products needed for the suite, without needing to download three separate apps. In addition, to help you work with word documents and spreadsheets, OfficeSuite also features a built-in cloud storage option.

DOWNLOAD: OfficeSuite

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.3/5

SmartOffice

You may notice while scrolling through the different options on this list that most of them require some type of in-app purchase to unlock all of the features. SmartOffice is the rare applications that does not follow this trend and is completely free. That means you can take care of all of your documents, PDF’s, and more without having to reach in your wallet.

DOWNLOAD: SmartOffice

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.1/5

WPS Office

WPS Office is another app that has been a fan favorite, but has lost a few users over the years. The biggest reason is due to the fact that the company switched to a subscription-based model, which is priced at $29.99 per year. You can still do some basic things such as view documents, but in order to unlock all of the features, you’ll have to sign up for the yearly subscription.

DOWNLOAD: WPS Office and PDF

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.5/5

Polaris Office

It seems that more and more productivity applications are moving to a subscription model, and the same can be said about Polaris Office. This app used to be just a simple and basic office suite, but has turned into a much more robust option. The free version gives you basic editing and viewing of documents, but there are also two subscription tiers starting at $3.99 per month and going up to $5.99 per month.

DOWNLOAD: Polaris Office

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.3/5

Docs To Go

If you haven’t noticed by now, most of these app selections have been available on the Play Store for quite awhile. The same can be said about Docs To Go. This app may not look “as pretty” as Google Drive or Polaris Office, but Docs To Go offers the basics and helps you get the work done without a lot of extra frills. There are some in-app purchases available for the ability to use cloud storage, along with sync files with your desktop computer.

DOWNLOAD: Docs To Go

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.1/5

Quip

For those looking for fully-free office suite applications, Quip joins the ranks of SmartOffice as there are no in-app purchases to worry about. This is especially impressive considering the fact that you can collaborate with others, and Quip even includes a built-in chat. Additionally, you can edit and create documents while you’re offline, and can sync everything across multiple devices.

DOWNLOAD: Quip

  • Price: Free
  • In-app Purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.2/5

More Best Apps

The Google Play Store has hundreds of thousands of apps to choose from. This list only scratches the surface. We’ve published numerous “Best Apps” lists for everything from dating to education. Check out the lists below to explore even more!