Comparison

PDF Converter vs XLSX Spreadsheet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Converter

This app converts PDF files into various editable formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preserving original formatting. It offers fast, secure, on-device processing with OCR capabilities for scanned documents. Users can convert select pages or full documents after upgrading to Pro.

Highlights
  • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, CSV, TXT, HTML
  • Extract images and graphics
  • 100% on-device conversion
  • Preserves original formatting
  • OCR text recognition
  • Convert selected pages
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Does your daily work involve creating, editing, organizing PDF files, or extracting data from them? Want to save yourself some time? Let the Flyingbee PDF Converter do the conversion work for you. Flyingbee PDF Converter can quickly convert PDFs to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other files. PDF Converter preserves the original content, layout, and formatting for easier editing or reuse, and supports opening in popular mobile office editor apps (such as: Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel, Polaris Office, Smart Office, or WPS Office). The conversion quality is excellent, requires no internet upload, is 100% local, secure, fast, and protects your privacy! OCR text recognition has been added. For scanned documents, please select the OCR language that matches your 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 ads. The app already includes several sample PDF files, so you can test the conversion results right away! Main Features of PDF Converter: > Easily import PDFs and convert a 100-page PDF to Word, Excel or PPT in under 36 seconds, incredibly fast! > Convert PDF to Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), Text (.txt), HTML (.html), and extract element resources (images, graphics), etc. > The entire process is a 100% on-device conversion on your local iOS device, requiring no internet connection, no uploads, ensuring privacy and security. > Outputs well-formatted Word content, preserving the layout, 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 Word editing skills and skip the annoying ads and pop-ups of online PDF converters. > Supports connection to online cloud storage, including CloudMe and any FTP or WebDAV server. > Provides you with 4 ways to transfer files (Open in..., iTunes USB file sharing, Wi-Fi sharing, cloud disk, and built-in file import function). == Quick Start == To convert a PDF file attached in the Mail app, just follow these three steps: 1. Open the Mail app and use "Open in..." to send the source PDF file to PDF Converter. 2. Go to the PDF Converter app and tap to open the PDF file. 3. Click the "Convert" button to convert the PDF to a Word document. FAQ: Why do I get a "Conversion Failed" error message when extracting from a PDF file? Answer: Is the PDF restricted from printing or copying text? If your PDF file has 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 will be updated upon purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. 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 your 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/

About

XLSX Spreadsheet

Create, edit, and manage spreadsheets on your iPhone with a focus on local-first design. Offers a wide range of formulas, formatting options, and import/export capabilities for various file types. Includes a Pro version for advanced features like custom templates and enhanced charts.

Highlights
  • Offline spreadsheet editing
  • 100+ formulas with search and examples
  • Form View for data entry
  • Import/export XLSX, CSV, TSV, PDF, image
  • Scan printed tables to cells
  • Accessible charts and pivot summaries
  • Local-first design, no account needed
Features
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Build useful spreadsheets anywhere with XLSX Sheets, a focused sheet editor designed around the way you work on iPhone. Start without an account, enter values and formulas quickly, and keep every local workbook available offline. WHY XLSX SHEETS • Create a blank sheet in one tap or begin with a practical template. • Work with typed values, formatting, validation, undo and redo. • Discover 100+ formulas with search, syntax help and examples. • Turn ordinary rows into a comfortable Form View without creating a second data store. • Import XLSX, CSV and TSV files with a clear compatibility review. • Export to XLSX, CSV/TSV, PDF, image or a lossless XLSX Sheets archive. • Build accessible charts and pivot summaries from selected ranges. • Scan printed tables on device, review every detected cell, then choose what to insert. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Your sheets remain the source of truth on this iPhone. Core creation, editing, import, export and recovery do not require an account or subscription. XLSX Sheets never hides unsupported workbook content behind a generic success message: compatibility is shown before you commit an import or export. XLSX SHEETS PRO Pro unlocks advanced charts and pivots, the extended formula library, Scan Table, personal templates. Existing local files remain readable when Pro ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The yearly plan may include a 3-day free trial when shown on the purchase screen. Privacy Policy: https://rowsmith-e83282.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://rowsmith-e83282.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Converter4 screens
XLSX Spreadsheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XLSX Spreadsheet at none against PDF Converter's shown. XLSX Spreadsheet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). PDF Converter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and XLSX Spreadsheet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Converter against 5.0 for XLSX Spreadsheet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Converter ships an update every 9 months, XLSX Spreadsheet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Converter versus XLSX Spreadsheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ConverterXLSX Spreadsheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlyingbee Software Co., Ltd.Secgin LLC

Customer experience

PDF Converter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

XLSX Spreadsheet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions1
  • PDF to Office - Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • PDF to Office +10 Times$4.99
  • PDF to Office +100 Times$19.99
  • PDF to Office - Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

XLSX Spreadsheet

Subscriptions3
  • Rowsmith Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Rowsmith Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Rowsmith Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XLSX Spreadsheet free?
XLSX Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or XLSX Spreadsheet?
PDF Converter and XLSX Spreadsheet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Converter or XLSX Spreadsheet have ads?
PDF Converter shows ads; XLSX Spreadsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or XLSX Spreadsheet?
PDF Converter ships an update every 9 months, and XLSX Spreadsheet every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on October 24, 2026 and XLSX Spreadsheet on October 26, 2026.

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