The Office applications allow you to create powerful spreadsheets, documents, presentations on a smartphone. They allow you to edit the documents that you have created on the computer.
If you are travelling and you don't have a laptop, the desktop application will allow you to complete office work unfinished on your mobile device.
Many services allow users to edit office documents online. These services offer a great experience only when you use them on a computer. You will not be able to make changes to the documents or to save them in the cloud unless the company owner of the service has launched an app that supports offline editing.
To create or edit documents on your smartphone, you need to use a desktop application. Below, we have shared best Android Office apps that do not require Internet connection.
1. SmartOffice
Make a great effort to look, to look and feel like Microsoft Office (and its constituent parts are even called the Word, PowerPoint and Excel), SmartOffice is a great option for those looking to leave the Microsoft eco-system, while using something familiar. SmartOffice works with all the proprietary formats of Microsoft, offers a password protection, and allows you to record in a transparent way for the major cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox and Box. It is very pretty, too, with an interface that incorporates the older Microsoft Office suites, while remaining modern and intuitive with its touch functionality.
Other key features
Support for all Microsoft Office formats dating back to 1997
Ability to annotate, highlight, and share PDF documents
Fast and accurate text reflow when reading Word documents
Totally free – No in-app purchases
Wireless printing
2. WPS Office
WPS Office is definitely the most advanced office suite on Android, and it's totally free, too. It has everything you want from a mobile office suite, and even a desktop client to go with it. It features a beautiful material design interface that adapts to your device screen size, be it a phone or a tablet, and comes with Writer, spreadsheets and Presentation, each of which has excellent compatibility with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). WPS office can be used to create simple documents, but it is also packed with advanced options to beautify your documents such as tables, images, graphics, and much more.
Other Key Features:
The ability to access and edit your cloud files (Google Drive, Dropbox, Onedrive, Box)
Excellent Word, Excel and Powerpoint formats compatibility
Compatible with USB and Bluetooth Keyboards
Support for wireless printing
Auto-save and document Encryption
Ability to share files via wi-fi, NFC or DNLA
Lightweight and fast
3. Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides)
Google offers office applications is ideal for users who are locked into the Google ecosystem. You will need to install a total of four applications (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets) to get the full range, the difference in WPS Office which bundles everything into a single application. Nevertheless, it is always an excellent choice, and offers several useful benefits with the compatibility with Microsoft Office formats.
Other key features:
A clean, simple interface
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint formats compatibility
The files can be stored off-line for editing without an Internet connection to be synchronized later
Exportable to PDF format and integrated in the PDF reader
Great for collaboration with multiple participants
Offers 15 gb of free storage
Can store files other than documents (such as images, videos, etc)
4. Polaris Office
Polaris Office is a great office suite that has been around for a long time. Like all the other apps on this list, it supports Microsoft Office formats and comes with a built-in PDF viewer. The interface is very clean and not riddled with distractions, so that you can focus on your work. It also has its own cloud drive (Polaris Drive), where you can sync all of your documents, or if you prefer, you can use your cloud storage provider (Google Drive, Dropbox, Onedrive, Amazon Cloud Drive, etc).
Other key features:
Comes with different models
Chromecast support
Offers Desktop client
Microsoft Office Compatibility
Can export to PDF format and Memo
Camera Mode allows you to scan documents
5. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Microsoft Office apps are a late addition to the set of Office Suites in the Google Play Store, but it quickly grew in popularity among the Android users. Just like the Google suite of applications, it is composed of three applications: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, which means that you can install only what you need. They all offer a similar clean interface, lots of editing options and a workflow that is familiar to them from their desktop companion. The advanced features are available via an Office 365 subscription which starts at $6.99/month.
Other key features:
Supports OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and Sharepoint
Offers a familiar interface with its desktop application
Excellent compatibility and layout fidelity with Microsoft Office formats
Offers templates to expedite the creation of documents
6. OfficeSuite + PDF Editor
MobiSystems OfficeSuite is yet another office suite on Android with some unique features that distinguishes it from other applications on this list. It offers a familiar desktop interface, which makes it a great option if you are working from a large screen (like a tablet). It has extensive file format support (including Microsoft Office And Open Office Formats), document scanning and PDF support. I'm not a big fan of this application because of its clumsy interface which is full of advertisements. However, you can upgrade to premium to remove ads and access other powerful features for $14.99.
Other key features:
Supports the editing of documents saved in Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, SugarSync, Amazon Cloud Drive and Dropbox
Can xport PDF to Word, ePub, Excel (Premium)
Protection by password (Premium)
Digital signatures for PDF files
Ability to track changes with multi-author support
Which of the above the Office Suite apps is you favorite, or should we leave it out of the list at all? Let us know in the comments below.
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