WPS Revision is a document review feature in WPS Writer on Android; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version restriction | None | No version threshold is specified for this feature |
| Membership restriction | None | No membership threshold is specified for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Revision records insertions, deletions, formatting changes, and other edits during document editing, making it easier to review document changes during collaboration and decide how to handle them afterward.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Revision: Record later edits as revisions for collaborative review.
- Show Revision: Display revision marks in the document and tap specific content to view details.
- View Revision in Classic Mode: Open a review pane on the right side of the editing area for more concentrated browsing.
- Turn off Revision: Stop recording new edits as revisions after review is complete.
This feature is useful for collaborative drafting, contract review, policy review, and quick change checking on mobile devices. It helps prevent direct overwrites and makes document changes easier to locate and review. An advantage is that Android users can turn revision recording on, show revisions, and turn revision recording off directly on a mobile device, and revision marks are saved with the document for viewing on other devices.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can install and run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for full review entry points and display behavior |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local viewing and editing; a network connection is recommended for sign-in, sync, or sharing |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer; for documents with many revisions, a larger screen or a PC may be more comfortable for extended review |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your Android device, sign in to your account, and open a document to start using the feature |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office → open a document → tap Tools → open the Review tab and confirm that revision-related switches are visible |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS can turn revision recording on, show revisions, view revisions in a classic side pane, and turn revision recording off. Revision marks are saved with the document. | Word offers Track Changes, markup views, and review actions such as accepting or rejecting changes. | Google Docs offers Suggest edits so collaborators can propose changes without directly replacing the original text, and owners can accept or reject them. | Notion focuses on page version history, allowing users to view and restore earlier versions with different history ranges by plan. | Acrobat focuses on shared review, comments, and markup workflows, with review tracking for PDFs rather than word-processing style tracked revisions. |
| Official Source | — | Track changes in Word | Suggest edits in Google Docs | Delete & restore content | Track shared PDF reviews |
Advantage: direct revision controls are available on Android in a document workflow.; revision marks stay with the document for cross-device viewing.
Overall Conclusion
If you need to review text document changes directly on Android, WPS provides a mobile-friendly revision workflow. Microsoft Word and Google Docs emphasize broader collaboration review flows, while Notion centers on page history and Adobe centers on PDF review and comments.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Core Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review a contract draft on mobile | Legal, sales, project members | Mark changes while away from a PC without overwriting the original text | Turn on Revision before editing to keep all changes visible |
| 2 | Proofread a shared draft | Editors, teachers, team members | Distinguish additions and deletions from multiple contributors | Turn on Show Revision to view revision marks in the document |
| 3 | Browse many revisions more efficiently | Reviewers, approvers | Tapping each revision one by one is slow when there are many changes | Use Classic Mode to browse revisions in a side pane |
| 4 | Return to normal editing after review | Any document editor | Stop recording ordinary edits after review is finished | Turn off Revision so later edits are no longer recorded as revisions |
| 5 | Continue review on another device | Users who switch between phone and PC | Keep revision marks visible after changing devices | Save the document and open it on another device to continue viewing revisions |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic revision use on Android | ✅ Turn on Revision, Show Revision, view revisions in Classic Mode, and turn Revision off | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited templates | More templates and expanded template benefits |
| Advanced PDF tools | Basic functions | More advanced PDF tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need everyday revision and review on Android | Free | No membership restriction is specified for this revision feature |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or advanced document tools | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who also need broader storage and document-tool benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To review current plans and benefit details, visit the official subscription page and choose the option that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page