Comparison

Simple Spreadsheet vs Charts

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

Head to head
About

Simple Spreadsheet

Create and edit spreadsheets with ease. Import Excel files, add charts, and generate PDFs. Offers templates and advanced cell editing features for various organizational tasks.

Highlights
  • Import and edit Excel (xlsx) files
  • Create tables and charts
  • Generate PDF and print sheets
  • Insert images and checkboxes into cells
  • Support for common Excel functions
  • Export to Excel (xlsx) files
Features
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This is a spreadsheet app can let you create sheets and edit sheets. Import excel(xlsx) files, create sheets, tables, charts, generate PDF, print sheets through AirPrint. Create sheets by templates. -Import excel(xlsx) files, view and edit worksheets in workbook. -Search in sheets. -When edit sheets, you can select multiple cells, select a whole row or column, even the whole sheet. -Support merge cells, adjust height of row and width of column. -You can insert image, checkbox and progress/column bar into cell. -Select range, then generate charts, share charts to friend. -Quick sum, insert formula, popular excel functions support. -Generate sheet to image, generate pdf. -Print preview, print through AirPrint. -Export to excel(xlsx) files, share to friends. Whenever you create class calendar, record expense and saving, todo list, grocery list, make travel plan, etc. Simple SpreadSheet may meet your needs. Please refer to our terms and privacy when you download and use this app. To use all the features this app provided, please unlock SpreadSheet PRO. by purchase it in the app. We provide one time purchease and auto-renew subscription year by year. *Subscription will automatically renew each year, within 24 hours of it's expiration. Your credit card will charged through your iTunes account.To stop auto-renewal, turn off the feature in your iTunes account settings at last 24 hours prior to your subscription's expiration. Current, active subscriptions cannot be cancelled. Any suggestions, please email to 354822@qq.com Terms of Use: http://sheetsliteus.qqzhuti.net/terms Privacy Policy: http://sheetsliteus.qqzhuti.net/privacy

About

Charts

Easily create a variety of charts with customizable options. Export or share your creations as images. Supports dark mode and multiple languages for a user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple chart types supported
  • Export and share as pictures
  • Customizable icons and appearance
  • Dark mode support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Charts - Chart Maker allows you to easily create charts. - Supports multiple types Support bar chart, column chart, line chart, curve chart, pie chart, radar chart, area chart, scatter chart, etc. - Export or share pictures You can export or share pictures to friends or clients. - Customizable icons You can customize the background, font color, icon width, etc. of the icon. - Support dark mode Support automatic or manual switching to dark mode, reducing the eyesight. - support multi-languauge The language you want can be switched automatically or manually. Download Charts - Chart Maker to create stunning charts quickly and easily.

Screenshots

Simple Spreadsheet4 screens
Charts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Spreadsheet at 4.6 against Charts's 2.3. Simple Spreadsheet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Simple Spreadsheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Charts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Spreadsheet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Spreadsheet has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Simple Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 33% of Charts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, Charts every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Spreadsheet versus Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple SpreadsheetCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEN WU LI荣庄 杨

Customer experience

Simple Spreadsheet

All ratings6,874 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.8%

Charts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Simple Spreadsheet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Data disappearing or changing unexpectedly
  • Inability to login or access purchased features
  • Sync and backup issues across devices
  • Overlapping UI elements and poor layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to zoom out and see full spreadsheet
  • Option to insert and delete columns/rows
  • Improved sharing and collaboration features
  • More advanced formula and formatting options
  • Better tutorials and user guides

Charts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Simple Spreadsheet

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 Month$0.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 3 month$1.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever$4.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever$9.99
1 purchases

Charts

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Spreadsheet free?
Simple Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charts free?
Charts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Spreadsheet or Charts?
Simple Spreadsheet is rated higher. Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Charts averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Simple Spreadsheet or Charts have ads?
Charts shows ads; Simple Spreadsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Spreadsheet or Charts?
Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Charts every 6 months. Most recently, Simple Spreadsheet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Charts on September 18, 2026.

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