Apple iWork vs LyX

Apple iWork is a suite of productivity applications comprising Pages (word processing), Numbers (spreadsheets), and Keynote (presentations). The suite is available free on all Apple platforms and includes real-time collaboration via iCloud. iWork supports import and export of Microsoft Office formats.

LyX is visual document processor that uses LaTeX for typesetting while providing a WYSIWYG-style editing interface. It provides comprehensive features for productivity workflows. The tool is actively maintained with regular updates and strong community/vendor support.