WPS Version History helps you view, rename, preview, restore, and delete PDF history versions on iOS; this guide covers 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 is a PDF history management feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you review earlier document states and organize or roll back versions when needed.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the version history list from the More menu.
- Rename a history version for easier identification.
- Preview an earlier version before taking further action.
- Restore a selected history version.
- Delete a history version you no longer need.
This feature is useful for recovering from accidental edits, keeping milestone copies, checking earlier document states after collaboration, and organizing long-term PDF files.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | 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 | A stable internet connection is recommended because version history depends on cloud-based document records |
| Other | The file needs to be uploaded to WPS Cloud and used as a cloud document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your device, sign in, and open a PDF file |
| Post-installation check | Open a PDF → tap More (☰) in the upper-right corner → confirm that Version History is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Version History entry for PDFs on iOS and supports rename, preview, restore, and delete actions. The file must be uploaded to cloud storage first. | Official support content shows version history viewing, restoring, comparing, and deleting options for cloud-stored files in Microsoft environments such as SharePoint. | Official help content explains that you can review changes in Google Docs, but version history is viewed on a computer. | Official help content provides page version history and restore options, with different history retention windows by plan. | Official Acrobat pricing content explains that cloud-stored PDFs can be managed with version history and permission controls supported by the connected cloud provider. |
| Official Source | — | View the version history of an item or file in a list or library | Find what's changed in a file | Delete & restore content | Adobe Acrobat Standard vs Pro: compare Acrobat versions |
Advantage: WPS combines rename, preview, restore, and delete actions in one version list for PDF workflows on iOS.
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly work with PDFs on iPhone or iPad and want a focused mobile path for version review and rollback, WPS keeps the workflow in one place. If your work depends more on browser-based collaboration, enterprise document platforms, or plan-based history retention, the official services from Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe may fit those needs differently.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Pain Point | How Version History Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll back after an accidental edit | Everyday users | The current file was changed by mistake | Open Version History and restore the needed version |
| 2 | Keep milestone versions organized | Project members | Important stages are hard to distinguish later | Rename key history versions |
| 3 | Check content before restoring | Reviewers | It is unclear whether an older version is the right one | Preview the version before restoring it |
| 4 | Clean up old versions | Users maintaining long-term files | A long version list slows down review | Delete versions that are no longer needed |
| 5 | Trace cloud document changes | Mobile workers | It is hard to confirm earlier states after editing across devices | Review earlier records in the version list |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Version History | Available in the current feature scope | Available |
| Additional advanced PDF tools | Availability depends on the product interface and plan | More advanced PDF tools are available |
| Cloud storage | Includes basic cloud storage | Includes expanded cloud storage and additional benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to view and manage PDF history versions | Free | The current feature scope shows that Version History actions are available directly |
| You often use PDF editing, conversion, and other advanced tools | WPS Premium | It is more suitable for users who need broader PDF tools and more cloud benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page