14 DAY TRIAL // LibreOffice is currently the top alternative to Microsoft Office, and it’s available on Windows, Linux, and macOS without any fee, which makes it the preferred choice not only for home users, but also for organizations worldwide.
And while the desktop version of LibreOffice keeps improving regularly, many expect The Document Foundation to also release mobile app that would allow them to work with documents on smartphones.
And this makes total sense. Because LibreOffice is the main alternative to Microsoft Office, and Microsoft’s suite is also offered on Android and iOS, not having mobile apps is clearly a drawback.
No official mobile LibreOffice just yet
The Document Foundation says it’s not working on mobile versions of LibreOffice, as the focus right now is delivering the best experience on the desktop. In other words, the desktop continues to be the priority going forwards, albeit you can actually work with documents on your mobile without having to install Microsoft Office.
TDF says that Collabora is currently offering a LibreOffice-based application in app stores, so you can install this one if you want the familiar LibreOffice experience on mobile.
Furthermore, the dev community is also working on a LibreOffice mobile app that can already view documents and which features an early version of document editing capabilities.
“For more technically-oriented users: our developer community has been working on a mobile app, LibreOffice Viewer for Android, which also includes experimental editing support. This is not yet ready for widespread usage, but work is ongoing,” TDF explains.
Meanwhile, the work on the desktop version of LibreOffice advances, so if you install the app on Windows, Linux, and macOS, you should be able to work with documents just the way you do it in Microsoft Office, all without having to pay a fortune to own the suite.