Apple iWork

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Score7.3

Rank#5 of 15

PriceFree

Free planYes

Runs oniOS, macOS, Web, Windows

Summary

Apple iWork is a free suite for making documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, comprising Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Pages provides templates and tools for documents that can contain pictures, movies, shapes, and charts. Numbers takes a flexible, blank-canvas approach and includes charts, tables, Smart Categories, and pivot tables; spreadsheets can be converted to Microsoft Excel, CSV, or PDF. Keynote offers graphics tools and cinematic transitions for presentations. The apps support real-time collaboration among people using Mac, iPad, or iPhone, as well as PC users. Up to 100 people can view and edit a shared document at once. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are also available online through iCloud.com in Mac or PC browsers, including Safari, Chrome, and Edge. On iPad, Apple Pencil can be used for illustrations and notations. Collaboration requires iCloud Drive to be enabled for the apps and current supported software and app versions. Shared documents over 2 GB must be reduced before inviting others, or 4 GB for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. iWork collaboration does not support Advanced Data Protection.

Who it is for

iWork suits people who need document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools, including teams working together across Apple devices or with PC users. It is also an option for iPad users who want to add illustrations or notations with Apple Pencil.

What is good

Free plan for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.
Real-time co-editing supports up to 100 people.
Numbers spreadsheets export to Excel, CSV, and PDF.
Use the apps online through iCloud.com.
Offline desktop apps are available.

What to know first

Collaboration requires iCloud Drive and current supported versions.
Shared documents over 2 GB need reduction before invitations.
Collaboration does not support Advanced Data Protection.

Verdict

Apple iWork brings three productivity apps together at no cost, with browser access and real-time collaboration. Check its collaboration requirements and shared-file size limit if those features matter to your workflow.

Apple iWork plans and pricing

All plans

iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) Free Pages documents · Numbers spreadsheets · Keynote presentations · real-time collaboration apple.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on office suite software

Free plan: Yesapple.com
Offline desktop apps: Yesapple.com
Business email included: Noapple.com
Real-time co-editing: Yesapple.com
Admin console: Noapple.com
Single sign-on: Noapple.com
Supported platforms: Web, macOS, iOSapple.com

Facts

What it includes: iWork consists of Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Keynote for presentations.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pages: Pages templates and tools let users create documents with pictures, movies, shapes, and charts.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Numbers: Numbers offers a blank-canvas spreadsheet with charts, tables, Smart Categories, and pivot tables.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Keynote: Keynote provides graphics tools and cinematic transitions for creating presentations.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Collaboration: iWork supports real-time collaboration across Mac, iPad, and iPhone, and with people using a PC.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Web access: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote can be used online at iCloud.com, which supports Mac or PC browsers including Safari, Chrome, and Edge.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil can be used to add illustrations and notations on iPad.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Collaboration limit: Up to 100 people can view and edit a shared document at the same time.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
File size limit: Collaborative documents larger than 2 GB (4 GB for Apple Creator Studio subscribers) must be reduced before inviting others.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Collaboration requirements: Collaboration requires iCloud Drive to be enabled for the iWork apps and current supported device software and app versions.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Export and compatibility: Numbers spreadsheets can be converted to Microsoft Excel, CSV, and PDF formats.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security: Apple says standard iCloud data protection encrypts iCloud data in transit and at rest, while iWork collaboration does not support Advanced Data Protection.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: Apple provides Pages, Numbers, and Keynote user guides, community forums, and a support contact path.support.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended work: Apple describes iWork as a toolset for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, with collaboration for teams.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026