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Head-to-head · Office Suite Software

Apple iWork vs Hancom Office

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Apple iWork #3 in Office Suite Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Apple iWork
Hancom Office #7 in Office Suite Software 6.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Hancom Office

Apple iWork leads on 0 checks, Hancom Office on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApple iWork · 7.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresHancom Office · 3 of 5

Apple iWork scores higher on our rubric for office suite software: 7.7 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Hancom Office offers admin console; Apple iWork doesn't.

Apple iWork is the better fit for apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite. Hancom Office is the better fit for teams needing office tools across web and device types.

  • Apple iWork fits best

    Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite

  • Hancom Office fits best

    Teams needing office tools across web and device types

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Side by side

Feature Apple iWork 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Hancom Office 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.8
Ranking #3 in Office Suite Software #7 in Office Suite Software
Best for Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite Teams needing office tools across web and device types
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apple iWork 2/5 · Hancom Office 3/5
Offline desktop apps ✓ ✓
Business email included — —
Real-time co-editing ✓ ✓
Admin console — ✓ (best)
Single sign-on — Not published
Specs
Supported platforms web, macos, ios Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
Our review
Pros
  • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
  • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
  • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.
  • Covers Hwp and Word documents, Cell spreadsheets, Show presentations, and PDFs
  • Supports Windows offline work and web-based real-time co-editing
  • Offers web, desktop, mobile, and on-premises deployment options
Cons
  • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
  • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
  • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.
  • Personal and Business tiers require a subscription
  • The Free tier lists Viewer and web/mobile access, not full desktop editing
  • Some online functions require an internet connection
Our verdict

Apple iWork brings together Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Keynote for presentations. It suits individuals, students, and teams who want creative tools for everyday office work, particularly those working on Apple…

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Hancom Office brings together Hwp and Word word processing, Cell spreadsheets, Show presentations, and PDF viewing and conversion. It suits individuals and organizations looking for office tools across desktop, web, and mobile devices,…

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  1. Apple iWorkOffice Suite Software 7.7Free plan
  2. Hancom OfficeOffice Suite Software 6.8Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple iWork — where it wins

    • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
    • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
    • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
    • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
    • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.

  • Hancom Office — where it wins

    • Covers Hwp and Word documents, Cell spreadsheets, Show presentations, and PDFs
    • Supports Windows offline work and web-based real-time co-editing
    • Offers web, desktop, mobile, and on-premises deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal and Business tiers require a subscription
    • The Free tier lists Viewer and web/mobile access, not full desktop editing
    • Some online functions require an internet connection

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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