# Simple Spreadsheet vs Spreadsheet Editor

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Spreadsheet at none against Spreadsheet Editor's shown. Simple Spreadsheet also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 9). Spreadsheet Editor's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Spreadsheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Spreadsheet Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spreadsheet Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Spreadsheet has 6.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, Spreadsheet Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-editor-xlsx-edit/id6743850605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) | [E-PEPPLO ENTERPRISE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778675581) |

## 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


### Spreadsheet Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-editor-xlsx-edit/id6743850605)

Create, edit, and format XLSX files with ease using this comprehensive spreadsheet management tool. It offers built-in templates, real-time collaboration, and convenient file organization for professionals, students, and everyday users.

**Highlights:** Edit XLSX files, Customize text, cells, and colors, Use built-in templates, Real-time collaboration, File organization and renaming, Share and export files

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spreadsheet Edit One Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Spreadsheet Edit One Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Spreadsheet free?

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

### Is Spreadsheet Editor free?

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

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

Spreadsheet Editor is rated higher. Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Spreadsheet Editor averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

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

Spreadsheet Editor shows ads; Simple Spreadsheet does not.

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

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spreadsheet Editor monthly. Most recently, Simple Spreadsheet was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spreadsheet Editor on October 2, 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.*