# Simple Spreadsheet vs # Simple CheckTable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: # Simple CheckTable at 80% against Simple Spreadsheet's 44%. # Simple CheckTable also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Simple Spreadsheet's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Spreadsheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and # Simple CheckTable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

# Simple CheckTable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Spreadsheet has 6.9K ratings behind it against 5, 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 80% of # Simple CheckTable's.

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, # Simple CheckTable fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Spreadsheet | # Simple CheckTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checktable/id6446088735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 3 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Good for basic needs
- 👍 Spreadsheet functionality
- 👍 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🔒 Inability to print or export data
- 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
- 🐛 Keyboard and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### # Simple CheckTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checktable/id6446088735)

Create flexible checklists in a user-friendly tabular format, similar to spreadsheets. Supports rich expressions like colors, images, links, and task progress. Easily manage tasks, schedules, inventories, and more.

**Highlights:** Tabular checklist creation, Supports colors, images, and links, Task progress tracking, Intuitive operability, Export and share functionality, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Annual | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Spreadsheet free?

Simple Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is # Simple CheckTable free?

# Simple CheckTable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Spreadsheet or # Simple CheckTable?

# Simple CheckTable is rated higher. Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while # Simple CheckTable averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Spreadsheet or # Simple CheckTable have ads?

Neither Simple Spreadsheet nor # Simple CheckTable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Spreadsheet or # Simple CheckTable?

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, and # Simple CheckTable fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Spreadsheet was updated on October 2, 2026 and # Simple CheckTable on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*