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WPS Version History Backup is an iOS document version management feature with 5 core tasks, 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 helps you review and manage earlier document versions on iOS. It is designed for cases such as accidental edits, unexpected app closure, or device issues, so you can return to an earlier version when needed. This feature works with documents stored in WPS cloud space.
Core tasks include:
- View version history for the current document.
- Name a version for easier identification.
- Preview an earlier version before taking action.
- Restore a selected version.
- Delete a version you no longer need.
Typical use cases include mobile editing, checking earlier drafts, and keeping milestone versions of important files.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run the current WPS Office app |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | An internet connection is required to access version history stored in WPS cloud space |
| Other | The document must be saved to WPS cloud space before version history is available |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a cloud document, and confirm that Version History is available from the top-right menu |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you view, name, preview, restore, and delete document history versions on iOS when the file is stored in WPS cloud space. | Word versioning requires documents to be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint and supports viewing earlier versions. | Google Docs lets users review previous versions and restore them in a cloud collaboration workflow. | Notion supports page history review and version restore for page-based content. | Acrobat supports reverting to the last saved version and uses autosave to reduce data loss during editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: one version list supports viewing, naming, previewing, restoring, and deleting on iOS. Distinct: the workflow is centered on document history management inside WPS. | Compared with WPS: versioning depends on Microsoft cloud storage services. | Compared with WPS: the workflow is more focused on collaborative online documents. | Compared with WPS: page history is centered on workspace pages rather than a traditional document editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on PDF save and recovery behavior than named document version management. |
| Official Source | — | Use versioning with Word | Google Docs product page | Tips to keep your team's Notion pages up to date | Saving PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you want a focused iOS workflow for checking, naming, previewing, restoring, and removing document history versions in one place. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also provide version-related capabilities, but they are tied to different storage models, collaboration patterns, or file types.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll back unwanted edits | Everyday editors | New changes replaced earlier content | Restore an earlier version |
| 2 | Keep milestone drafts | Project contributors | Important stages need clear labels | Name key versions |
| 3 | Check before restoring | Reviewers | Unsure whether an older version is correct | Preview the version first |
| 4 | Clean up old records | Long-term document owners | Too many saved versions | Delete versions you no longer need |
| 5 | Review drafts on mobile | iPhone and iPad users | Need to check older content away from desktop | Open version history directly on iOS |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Version History entry | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | Basic cloud storage | More cloud storage and added benefits |
| Templates and advanced tools | Some limits may apply | More advanced tools and resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to view and restore version history | Free | The feature information shows no membership restriction for this workflow |
| You also need more cloud storage and broader advanced features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users managing more files and using additional premium tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page