The best word processing app to use on ipadmini?

What is the best app to download to use as a multipurpose word processing program for reports, letters etc?

Look at the Rccharles answer on this post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6033082?tstart=0
Also, you can download these free MS Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to view (but not create or edit) these files.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word-for-ipad/id586447913?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-excel-for-ipad/id586683407?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-powerpoint-for-ipad/id586449534?mt=8
Microsoft Office for iPad:Early Reviews of Word, PowerPoint & Excel Apps
http://ipadacademy.com/2014/03/microsoft-office-for-ipad-early-reviews-of-the-wo rd-powerpoint-excel-apps
 Cheers, Tom

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