PDF to Excel vs XLSX Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF to Excel
Quickly convert PDF documents into editable Excel spreadsheets. Preserve original text, layout, and font styles for easy data reuse and calculation. Supports various office editors and cloud storage.
- Convert PDF to editable Excel (.xlsx)
- Preserves text, layout, and font style
- Fast conversion (50 pages in 20 secs)
- Offline conversion (100% local)
- Convert specific pages
- Cloud storage integration (FTP, WebDAV)
- Multiple file transfer options
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Flyingbee PDF to Excel Converter can quickly and efficiently convert PDFs into Excel data documents. It converts PDF files back into editable and modifiable Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets, preserving original text, layout, font styles, and tables. You can easily edit, reuse, and calculate data in the output Excel (.xlsx) documents. It supports opening in popular mobile office editor apps such as: Microsoft Excel, Polaris Office, WPS, or QuickOffice. The conversion quality is excellent, requires no internet upload, performs 100% local conversion, and is secure, fast, and protects your privacy! Added OCR text recognition. For scanned documents, please select the OCR language that matches the document, as this can significantly improve recognition accuracy. > Upgrade to Pro? You can convert the first few pages of any PDF document for free immediately. If you are satisfied, you can upgrade to the Pro version to convert full documents directly without ad. The app already includes several sample PDF files, so you can test the conversion results immediately! PDF to Excel Converter Main Features: > Easily import PDFs, convert a 100-page PDF to Excel within 10 seconds, very fast! > Supports converting PDF to Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), and extracting element resources (images, graphics), etc. > The entire process is 100% converted locally on iOS devices, no internet connection required, no uploading, ensuring privacy and security. > Outputs well-formatted Excel content, preserving text, numbers, colors, font styles, and images identical to the original PDF document, making it very convenient for editing and reuse. > Convert any selected pages (e.g., 1, 3-8, 26, or all pages) to save time. > Save time learning complex Excel editing knowledge. > Skip the annoying ads and pop-ups of online PDF converters. > Supports connecting to online cloud storage, including Cloud Me and any FTP or WebDAV servers. > Provides 4 ways to transfer files (Open in..., iTunes USB file sharing, Wi-Fi sharing, cloud disk, and built-in file import function). == Quick Start == Converting a PDF stored as an email attachment to an Excel file takes just three steps: 1. Open the Mail app, use "Open in..." to send the source PDF file to the PDF to Excel app. 2. Go to the PDF to Excel app, tap to open the PDF file. 3. Click the "Convert" button to convert the PDF to an Excel document. FAQ: Why does a "Conversion Failed" error message appear when extracting from a PDF file? Answer: Is the PDF restricted from printing or copying text? If your PDF file has added password security and other restrictions, you need to enter the master password to remove the text copying restriction, or enable the OCR feature. == Subscription Information == The duration and price of each subscription are displayed in the app store and updated upon purchase. Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to the iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in iTunes Account Settings. Once a subscription is purchased, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.flyingbee.com/term-of-service/ https://www.flyingbee.com/privacy-policy/
XLSX Editor
Create and edit spreadsheets on your mobile device with a powerful, user-friendly editor. Access professional tools for formatting, formulas, charts, and data visualization. Supports cloud integration and offline access for seamless workflow.
- Create and edit XLSX spreadsheets
- Spreadsheet formulas and calculations
- Charts, graphs, and data tools
- Import & export CSV, PDF, XLSX
- Cloud integration support
- Offline spreadsheet editing
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XLSX Sheets Editor is a powerful and easy-to-use spreadsheet editor designed for creating, editing, and managing XLSX files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Work with your spreadsheets anytime, anywhere with professional tools optimized for mobile productivity. • Create & Edit Spreadsheets Open and edit XLS and XLSX files with a smooth and responsive editor. Format cells, apply formulas, insert rows and columns, and manage your spreadsheet data easily. • Formulas & Data Tools Use a wide range of spreadsheet functions and formulas to perform calculations, organize data, and analyze information quickly. • Charts & Data Visualization Create charts and graphs to better understand your data. Sort, filter, and manage spreadsheet content with powerful tools. • Cloud Integration Import files from Google Drive, Dropbox, and other cloud services. Export your spreadsheets to formats like PDF, CSV, or XLSX. Work Anytime, Anywhere Access and edit your spreadsheets even without an internet connection. Your files stay ready whenever you need them. ..:: Key Features ::.. • Create and edit XLSX spreadsheets • Spreadsheet formulas and calculations • Charts, graphs, and data tools • Import & export CSV, PDF, XLSX • Cloud integration support • Custom formatting options • Offline spreadsheet editing Download XLSX Sheets Editor and manage your spreadsheets on the go. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. More Subscription Information: - Weekly plan, annual plan and lifetime are available. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, the account will be charged for the renewal of the subscription, indicating the cost of the renewal. - You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://loopmobile.io/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XLSX Editor at every 2 days against PDF to Excel's every 9 months. XLSX Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PDF to Excel's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDF to Excel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and XLSX Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XLSX Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF to Excel has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PDF to Excel ships an update every 9 months, XLSX Editor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF to Excel | XLSX Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flyingbee Software Co., Ltd. | LOOP MOBILE FZCO |
Customer experience
PDF to Excel
XLSX Editor
In-app purchases
PDF to Excel
- PDF to Excel - Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- PDF to Excel +10 Times$2.99
- PDF to Excel +100 Times$9.99
- PDF to Excel - Pro Lifetime$19.99
XLSX Editor
- Excel Editor: Spreadsheet Viewer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Excel Editor: View Spreadsheet File$49.991 Year
- Excel Editor: Edit Spreadsheet File$69.99






