WPS Version History Backup on iOS helps you view, name, preview, restore, and delete document version history for cloud files; 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
Version History Backup is a document version management feature in WPS Office for iOS. It keeps earlier versions of documents stored in WPS Cloud so you can review previous edits and recover content after accidental changes, unexpected app closure, or device issues.
Core capabilities include:
- View version history: Open the version list from the top-right menu in a document.
- Name a version: Add a clear label to an important version.
- Preview a version: Review older content before taking action.
- Restore a version: Revert the current file to a selected earlier version.
- Delete a version: Remove version records you no longer need.
This feature is useful for collaborative writing, milestone archiving, rollback after mistakes, and version cleanup on mobile.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | A stable internet connection is required to load and manage cloud version history |
| Other | The document must be saved to WPS Cloud; local files that are not uploaded to the cloud cannot use version history |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your iOS device, then sign in and open a cloud document |
| Post-install check | Open a document saved to WPS Cloud and tap the top-right menu to confirm that Version History is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS on iOS, you can open a version list for a cloud document and then name, preview, restore, or delete a version. The file must be saved to WPS Cloud. | Microsoft provides version history for files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, with options to view and restore earlier versions. | Google Docs lets users view, restore, copy, and create named versions for files. | Notion provides page version history and restore options, with mobile access through the page menu. | Adobe official pages reviewed here focus on product release notes and supported product versions rather than an equivalent document editing version-history workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings viewing, naming, previewing, restoring, and deleting into one version-management path on iOS. Distinct: the feature is designed for direct handling of cloud document versions on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft version history depends on OneDrive or SharePoint storage and is documented mainly around its own cloud workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google provides named versions and copy options, but the official guidance reviewed here is centered on desktop web steps. | Compared with WPS: Notion page history retention varies by plan, and the feature is focused on page history rather than office document version handling. | Compared with WPS: Adobe official documentation reviewed here is oriented toward release tracking and support lifecycle information instead of general document collaboration rollback. |
| Official Source | — | View the version history of an item or file | Find what's changed in a file | Delete & restore content | Acrobat release notes |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Version History Backup on iOS is a practical fit for users who want to manage cloud document versions directly on mobile. For reviewing, labeling, previewing, and restoring earlier content in one place, WPS offers a clear workflow, while other products are more closely tied to their own cloud or page-management systems.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review collaborative edits | Team members | Check earlier content after multiple edits | Open the version history list and review older versions |
| 2 | Label milestone versions | Project owners | Make key versions easier to identify | Name important versions in the history list |
| 3 | Recover from accidental edits | Editors | Restore content after unwanted changes | Preview and restore the needed version |
| 4 | Clean up old records | Document maintainers | Remove unnecessary version entries | Delete versions that are no longer needed |
| 5 | Handle version issues on mobile | Users working away from a desk | Resolve version questions on iPhone or iPad | Manage version history directly in WPS for iOS |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Version History Backup | Available, with no membership limit shown for this feature | Available |
| Cloud storage | The WPS Standard plan page shows 1 GB of cloud storage | The WPS Pro+ plan page shows 20 GB of cloud storage |
| PDF and other advanced tools | Includes basic capabilities | Includes more advanced tools and expanded benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to view, name, preview, restore, and delete version history | Free | The feature itself is available without a membership requirement |
| You also need more cloud storage and broader office capabilities | WPS Premium | A paid plan is more suitable when you need larger storage and more advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page