WPS Collaboration Mode on iOS helps you share documents, invite collaborators, and review version history on mobile; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Collaboration Mode in WPS Office for iOS is an online co-editing feature for sharing document links, inviting collaborators to view or edit content, and reducing confusion caused by multiple document versions.
Core capabilities include:
- Share collaborative documents: Send a document link to collaborators.
- Co-edit online: Multiple people can view and edit the same document.
- Permission control: Set view or edit access when sharing.
- Real-time cloud saving: Changes made during collaboration are saved continuously.
- Version history and rollback: Review edit history and restore an earlier version.
This feature fits team drafting, remote review, and multi-person document revision on iPhone.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or other iOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable internet connection is needed for sharing, co-editing, and viewing version history |
| Other | It is recommended to sign in to a WPS account and save the document in a shareable location |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| iOS installation | Search for WPS Office in the App Store and complete the installation |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, sign in, open a document, and confirm that sharing or collaboration options are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports document link sharing, collaborator invitations, online co-editing, edit history review, and version rollback. | Word supports real-time co-authoring and lets users invite others to edit or view through Share. | Google Docs supports real-time editing, comments, suggestions, and version history. | Notion docs support collaborative editing, comments, @mentions, and page sharing. | Acrobat focuses on PDF review workflows with comments, annotations, and shared-link collaboration. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines sharing, co-editing, and version rollback in one document workflow on iOS. Distinct: It is suitable for everyday document collaboration directly on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Word collaboration often works together with OneDrive or SharePoint. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs is more centered on browser-based and cloud-document collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on notes and workspace collaboration than traditional document layout. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on PDF review and feedback than standard text document co-editing. |
| Official Source | — | Word real-time co-authoring | Collaborate in real time | Meeting notes and docs in Notion | Share PDF files for review |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to complete document sharing, co-editing, and version review directly on iOS, WPS keeps the workflow in one place. If your team mainly works in browser documents, workspace pages, or PDF review flows, Microsoft, Google, Notion, or Adobe may fit those habits better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team document drafting | Project members | Multiple edited copies become scattered | Share one link and work in the same document |
| 2 | Remote proposal review | Distributed collaborators | Feedback is scattered across chat tools | Review and revise directly in the document |
| 3 | Quick mobile updates | People working away from a computer | It is inconvenient to wait until returning to desktop | Open the file on iPhone and join collaboration immediately |
| 4 | Recovering deleted content | Document owners | Content is overwritten or removed during collaboration | Check version history and roll back |
| 5 | Controlling access scope | Document creators | Different collaborators need different permissions | Set view or edit access before sharing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic document collaboration | Available for basic sharing and collaboration | Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | More complete toolset available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Ads | May appear | No ads |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily sharing and light collaboration | Free | It already covers basic document sharing, co-editing, and mobile collaboration needs |
| More PDF tools, templates, and cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need PDF work and cross-device file management |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page