Want your iOS device to be a stronger productivity tool? Find mobile office software suites and apps for your iPad tablet, iPhone smartphone, or iPod Touch music player.

What is iOS?

Apple has offered many versions of its operating systems, naming its latest mobile one iOS. If you have an iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone, it runs on a version of the iOS operating system.

Available iOS Office Suite Solutions

Depending on when you bought it, your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch probably came with some kind of document reader or program. Sometimes these pre-installed apps have limited features or are not your taste.

Here is a list of other options you may be interested in.

•Microsoft Office Mobile App for iPhone or iPod Touch - FREE

This app includes simplified, mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You can also find OneNote for free.More »

•Kingsoft Office for iPad and iPhone - FREE

Kingsoft Office comes in a version for iOS that includes Writer, Spreadsheets, and Presentation. More »

•Microsoft Office Online for iOS - FREE

A more streamlined version of Microsoft Office used from your browser is this free browser-based solution, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote apps.More »

•Google Apps (Google Docs) - FREE

Google Apps is also entirely online and is part of Google's cloud environment, Google Drive. Users enjoy real-time collaboration and offline to online syncing, though the suite itself is more simplified than some users will prefer.More »

•ThinkFree Office - FREE

This free version of the suite for iOS could be a good fit. It is technically an app for syncing to your ThinkFree Office Online account. More »

•Docs to Go for iOS - FREE or Paid

You can find the Free version or Premium version of this popular mobile suite for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

•LogMeIn - FREE or Paid (Account Required)

LogMeIn signs you in to your home computer's desktop.More »

•OnLive for iPad - FREE or Paid (Account Required)

OnLive gives you access to full Windows versions of Microsoft Office installed on a remote desktop.More »

•CloudOn - FREE (Account Required)

This is another app cloud-based app you may want to check out for iOS devices.More »

•Polaris Office for iOS - Paid

While the Android version is free, the iOS one is not and will cost you about $12.99 USD. This is still worth a look because it includes a ton of features. More »

•OfficeSuite Pro + PDF - Paid

This is another one that will cost you (about $9.99 USD), but it may be worth it to you based on its features.  More »

Where to Purchase iOS Office Suite Apps

The online Apple App Store on iTunes is the primary place to purchase or download iOS apps but you can search online for other sources as well. Be careful to only download apps from reputable sites.