WPS Word Count is the word count feature in WPS Writer for iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Word Count is a built-in statistics feature in WPS Writer for iOS. It helps you check document length and review text volume by showing word and character statistics for the current document.
Core tasks include:
- View the current document word count: Open the statistics panel to check words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, non-Chinese words, and Chinese words.
- Turn the live display entry on or off: Control whether the quick word count entry appears in the editing area.
This feature is useful for reports, school assignments, content review, and quick editing on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Device | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | Viewing word count for a local document usually does not require a network connection; downloading, signing in, or syncing documents requires network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open a Writer document and enter the editing view |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a Writer document, tap Tools, and go to the Review tab to confirm that the Word Count entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a word count panel in Writer on iOS. You can view words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, non-Chinese words, and Chinese words, and control whether the live entry is shown in the editing area. | Microsoft Word counts words while you type and also counts pages, paragraphs, lines, and characters. You can also check a partial word count for selected text. | Google Docs lets you count words in a document and display the word count while typing. | Notion official help content reviewed here focuses on importing content and database formulas. No directly corresponding official help page for a built-in document word count feature was identified in the reviewed sources. | Adobe Acrobat community guidance indicates there is no built-in word count feature in Acrobat DC, and users typically rely on plugins, scripts, or exporting content to another word processor. |
| Official Source | — | Show word count | Count the words in a document | Import data into Notion | Word Count in Adobe Acrobat DC |
Advantage: The statistics panel is built into the mobile editing flow.; You can turn the live word count entry in the editing area on or off.
Overall Conclusion
For mobile document editing on iPhone or iPad, WPS keeps word count close to the editing workflow and makes it easy to check document statistics at any time. Microsoft Word and Google Docs also provide mature word count features, while Adobe Acrobat is not centered on word count as a built-in document feature.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Word Count helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Control report length | Office users | Need to confirm whether a document meets length requirements | Open the Word Count panel to review the current statistics |
| 2 | Check assignment length | Students | Need to verify word and character totals | Review detailed statistics in the Word Count panel |
| 3 | Quick review on mobile | Editors and content teams | Hard to judge length changes while editing on a phone | Use the live display entry to check the count during editing |
| 4 | Review mixed-language content | Bilingual writers | Need to review Chinese and non-Chinese text statistics separately | Check Chinese words and non-Chinese words in the panel |
| 5 | Compare before and after edits | Everyday document users | Need to see how edits changed document length | Reopen the Word Count panel after editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Word count in Writer documents | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF, template, or extended tools | Varies by feature | Usually includes a broader feature range |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to check word count and do basic editing on iOS | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction |
| You also need more cloud storage or additional office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you need more storage and broader feature access |
How to Subscribe
- To review membership plans, visit: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page