# Calc XLS Spreadsheet — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Calc XLS Spreadsheet by Mariner Software, Inc., rated 3.10/5 from 7 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-xls-spreadsheet/id364871720/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-xls-spreadsheet/id364871720.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (11 of 50) ### 2/5 — Update *2016-11-29, version 4.3* Fixed Row/Column. Now crashes with every correction in a cell with existing data. Please Fix!!!! Last update, iOS 10, row/column numbers, letters no longer display correctly!! Needs to be fixed!! ### 3/5 — Data Missing When E-mailing or Opening Spreadsheet in Another App *2016-06-24, version 4.2* Unfortunately, I no longer trust this app anymore. I have caught it deleting entire rows when e-mailing spreadsheets, or opening them up in other apps. I believe the data keeps, as long as you're within this app, but try to transfer it and it fails to do so faithfully. Disappointed. ### 4/5 — Replacing a Compaq iPaq *2013-12-23, version 4.1.0* I've retired my iPaq that I used mainly with a simple spreadsheet for a shopping list - I could sort it for choosing items I need at home, resort it for just the things I need in aisle order at the store. I does that fine. It would be nice if cursor keys would scroll the spreadsheet instead of moving the selected cell off screen. ### 2/5 — Only two stars for now *2013-10-23, version 4.0.2* I'm giving two stars for finally doing an update. However it still did not correct the scrolling issue. At least I was finally able to rename my worksheets. More work to do guys. ### 3/5 — So far, so good *2013-09-04, version 4.0.1* Had a hard time at first. A lot of my basic settings (I.e. # of decimal places) were unknowingly reset causing a lot of zero values. Spent some time sitting in a waiting room & was able to figure things out. More time I spend with it the more potential I find. Now we are able to do a lot more structural calcs in the field. Only real dislike for now; when I click on a cell to change a value, I have to manually delete what's in it before entering new. As compared to just clicking & entering the new data. It adds a lot of key strokes. Ask me again in a month. ### 4/5 — Great app but.... *2013-06-28, version 4.0.0* This is a great app but only supports Dropbox. I hope in the future they add Google Drive, SkyDrive and SugarSync or even iCloud support. The app is great looking and has all the needed features to get work done. It's not Excel but it still allows you to work on Excel spreadsheets. Just needs more Cloud support. ### 2/5 — What??? *2013-06-09, version 4.0.0* Never should have updated my app! Trying to figure how to make a column default to money ($ and decimal) and another column default to dates and how I want my dates displayed. I must be missing something! The app use to be self explanatory. Not good! ### 2/5 — Not So Good *2013-06-03, version 3.9.0* It takes a while to get used to it but the MAIN issue is...the formulas don't work. I copied straight from an Excel work sheet and this app looks at it and scratches its head.... I m not an Excel pro by any means so if I'm smarter that the app you have a problem. But I guess the tricks on me because I bought it so I guess you guys can call it a success. ### 4/5 — Great App *2013-01-06, version 3.7.0* I work for ADT security systems and I use a lot of spreadsheets for my Inventory, payroll, timecard, etc..... This is a great app for retaining the xls format of excel. I would like a "save as" feature as well as being able to see what you are typing in a cell as you are typing it, currently you can only see it after you move to another. Thank you for the great app. ### 5/5 — The Best *2013-01-03, version 3.7.0* The look and the way it work is great, and easy to operate. I do pick this on over Doc To Go and Quick Office. ### 5/5 — Great Spreadsheet *2012-11-14, version 3.6.0* I am a pro Excel spreadsheet user and I was so delighted to find an iPad version of a spreadsheet that I could use. So many of the basic functions are supported here, and it is fairly quick to intuitively learn and begin to use well. I'm pleased with this purchase. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worthless *2022-09-29, version 4.3.1* Nonfunctional on iPad. Buy a Powerball instead. ### 1/5 — Discontinued the 1st Version *2017-10-03, version 4.3.1* Would not load with IOS 11 and lost my data bases. I purchased this app and it did not locate my databases. Since I don’t use a desktop computer their instructions to get them back were worthless. I’m out of luck because they want to make money. Would have had five stars lowest I can give is “ONE STAR” 👎👎👎👎👎 ### 1/5 — Update to 4.3 running 9.x, input to cell crashes. *2016-12-01, version 4.3* I updated to 4.3 while still running 9.3.5. When I enter a letter into a previously entered cell and hit return the screen goes black, the program closes, and all unsaved info is lost. If the cell is empty and I add info, hit return, all is fine. This didn't happen until I updated. ### 1/5 — app now useless w update *2016-11-21, version 4.3* 4.3.12 update dumped ALL of my formulas! I depend on this app for my family's daily budget needs, and this latest update has made it completely useless. REF errors on formulas and crashes anytime I attempt to fix them. Same issue on my ipad & phone. ### 1/5 — Unable Even to Open File *2014-09-24, version 4.2* I have to give this one star, sadly, as the app looked promising. But, after connecting it to my Dropbox account, it was not able to find my Excel file to open it. I even saved it in two different formats, to no avail. I even mailed the file to myself and tried to open the attachment, but this app was not even a choice to use to open my file. Without being able to import my file, I'm unable to use this app as intended. ### 1/5 — Won't Edit Computer Generated Spreadsheets *2014-06-03, version 4.2* I have a five year old Mac desktop with Excel. When I import to the iPad a spreadsheet created on the Mac, it won't even open it let alone edit. I tried creating a file on the iPad and downloading it to the Mac. I could edit it on the Mac but when I brought it back to the iPad, it still wouldn't open. ### 1/5 — New iOS updated problems *2013-10-03, version 4.0.1* Since update the app does not work the same - major scrolling issues (you can no longer input functions as you can not scroll down once inputting data - major problem!!) Can we please get an update on app to correct this?!?!? (& quickly please, I use this for my budget, I loved app enough to buy full version but now it does not work correctly) ### 1/5 — Does not email xls file *2013-07-02, version 4.0.0* Paid version of this app does not attach xls file to email, when choosing email xls file option. "Error number = 1" message shows up every single time when opening the app. ### 1/5 — Error *2013-06-16, version 4.0.0* Everytime I try to save or send the file it gives an error=1 Don't know what it means, but it's making my $2.99 wastes. I want to ask for assistance but there's no email address that I can use to ask for help. Otherwise I want my money back. ### 1/5 — needs to sync with dropbox-type services *2012-11-05, version 3.6.0* This was one of the first apps I bought because nearly all of my spreadsheets on my Mac are Calc files. But there is no efficient way to open those files on the ipad and keep them synced up. Until I can do that, this app is pretty useless to me. I have gone towards using google docs instead. BTW, I am having the same problem with Mariner Write files and have went back to .doc files for the first time in years. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great spreadsheet app *2017-05-28, version 4.2* I have been using this app for years to run spreadsheets for calculating/bidding jobs. You can design the spreadsheet however you want and it will crunch the numbers for you. I chose it because it worked better than any other options I could find. I just got a notice from my iphone that this version will no longer be supported with the next ios. Hoping the developers will update. Also if you are listening, developers, please include a file search option with updated version!! The app works so well that i now have hundreds of files for it and its getting hard to manually search through them all. ### 5/5 — Best spread sheet in the warehouse *2014-11-07, version 4.2* This app has worked great for me. I have been using it for a couple of years. It would be cool if I could password protect the viewing of a workbook so I had a secure place to keep passwords ### 5/5 — BRILLIANT APP *2014-04-09, version 4.1.1* I've taken a leap and decided to do as close to if not all of my financial activity on my iPhone. This app in particular along with a check register app have made it possible for me to do so. I am more than satisfied with this app. It's easy to use, easy to understand and, at least for me, has become an essential component of how I manage and document my financials. I highly recommend it. Get it even if you don't think you'll use it. Once you experiment with it, you'll find a good use for it. You'll be glad you have it. ### 5/5 — Great *2013-07-15, version 4.0.1* I'm new to spreadsheets but I'm quickly learning & this app seems solid & very easy to use. ### 5/5 — It works! *2013-07-15, version 4.0.1* Finally, a spreadsheet program for the iPhone that works! It can actually subtract one time from another and give you the duration. Of the seven or eight other spreadsheet programs for the iPhone I've tried, this is the only one able to do that. It has excellent tab support. It is able to search multiple tabs of a workbook for values. It is able to load Excel spreadsheets created on a PC and allow you to edit and save them. So far it's been able to do every task I have given it to do. The interface is straightforward with the features and functions readily identifiable. ### 5/5 — Best spreadsheet *2013-06-14, version 4.0.0* I have been needing a spreadsheet on my iPad. Once you figure out that the icons on the menu bar are the same as "file" "edit" "options""view" and "format" you can find everything you need. I like the splits and freezes under the eyeball (view) on the menu bar and the formatting under the A on the menu bar. It is almost easier to set up a spreadsheet on the iPad than a computer once you get the hang of it. I use functions a lot and this has given me all I need. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2013-06-07, version 4.0.0* Love the copy and paste update. Can you put a recently opened list on the file menu? What used to take two clicks to open a file now takes four. Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Impressive *2013-06-07, version 4.0.0* Lots of new features - very well done ### 5/5 — It is so grerat.. *2013-05-01, version 3.9.0* I have been looking for this great I-pad software. It is so powerful, very flexible like Microsoft excel. Anyone who are looking for heavy excel function in iPad, this is your choice. You will never be disappointed. Thank you for developing this one. It is really great ^^ ### 5/5 — This app is fantastic! *2013-04-23, version 3.9.0* I am able to keep my budget on track with this very useful, and easy to use app. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*