WPS Open with Other Apps on iOS lets you hand the current PDF to another compatible app; this guide covers 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 | This feature does not require membership for the listed tasks |
About This Feature
Overview
Open with Other Apps is a PDF workflow feature in WPS Office for iOS that lets you pass the current PDF file to another compatible app on your device. It is useful when you want to continue viewing, sharing, uploading, or processing the same file in a different app.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the current PDF in another app from the More menu while the file is already open.
- Open a PDF in another app directly from the file list on the WPS home screen.
This feature is helpful for mobile document handoff, quick cross-app viewing, and lightweight PDF sharing on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local app handoff, but the target app may need internet access for sync or upload |
| Other | A compatible app that can open PDF files should already be installed on the device |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open any PDF in WPS Office and confirm that Open with Other Apps appears in the More menu or file list options |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you send the current PDF to another app either from the open document view or from the home file list. | Microsoft Word can open a PDF and convert it into an editable Word copy, with the workflow centered on editing inside Word. | Google Docs supports viewing files and downloading them in other formats, including PDF, with a workflow focused on cloud access and sharing. | Notion lets users export pages or databases as PDF, then continue sharing or saving the exported file. | Adobe Acrobat provides dedicated PDF viewing and handling workflows, including setting Acrobat as the default PDF program on supported desktop systems. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides two direct entry points for handing off an existing PDF on iOS, which fits quick mobile file transfer scenarios. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow emphasizes opening and converting PDFs in Word rather than sending the current PDF directly to another app from the same reading flow. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses more on viewing, downloading, and sharing files from Google services than on direct local PDF handoff from a PDF reader. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow centers on exporting Notion content as PDF first, rather than opening an existing local PDF in another app. | Compared with WPS: Adobe covers broader PDF handling scenarios, while WPS offers a simpler path for quickly passing the current PDF to another installed app. |
| Official Source | — | Opening PDFs in Word | Create, view, or download a file | Export your content | Set Acrobat as the default PDF program |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly need to pass a PDF from WPS to another app on iOS, WPS offers a direct and practical workflow. Other products focus more on PDF conversion, cloud collaboration, content export, or broader PDF management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch to another PDF viewer | Mobile users | Continue reading in a different app | Use More → Open with Other Apps from the document view |
| 2 | Send a file from the home list | Users handling many files | Avoid opening the file first | Use the file list More option on the WPS home screen |
| 3 | Pass a PDF to a browser or collaboration app | Team users | Upload or share the same file elsewhere | Choose the target app from the system app panel |
| 4 | Continue work in a specialized tool | Users with advanced PDF needs | Finish later steps in another app | Hand off the current PDF to a compatible installed app |
| 5 | Handle a file across apps quickly | Everyday users | Reduce repeated file searching | Start the handoff directly from the current WPS entry point |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open a PDF with another app | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF reading | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF tools | Some tools may be limited | More advanced tools are typically available |
| Cloud storage and extended services | Basic allocation | Expanded benefits are typically available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open a PDF with another app | Free | The feature itself is available without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools and extended services | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who want broader PDF and account-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page