Paperwren vs Google Drive
Google Drive can preview most documents, and it is already on many phones. It has no ads, and its listing says no data is shared with third parties.
But it is a cloud storage app first: it works with a Google account, and its listing says it may collect location, personal info and more.
Paperwren only shows documents. No account, no ads, no network access, no permissions, and a 7.3 MB download.
| Feature | Paperwren | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Ads | None | None listed |
| Paid extras | None | Yes |
| Account | Not needed | Google account required |
| Data sharing | None | None declared |
| Data collected | None | Location, personal info and 9 other types |
| Internet access | No access | Uses internet |
| Edits documents | View only | In the separate Docs, Sheets and Slides apps |
Google Play disclosures · 27 September 2026. Listings may change. Sources & full details ↗
Pick Google Drive if
Your files already live in Drive and you want them on every device.
Pick Paperwren if
You just want to read the file you were sent, without signing in, watching ads or handing over data.