# Simple Spreadsheet vs Widget for Sheets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widget for Sheets at 100% against Simple Spreadsheet's 44%. Widget for Sheets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Simple Spreadsheet's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, 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 Widget for Sheets sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget for Sheets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Spreadsheet has 6.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Widget for Sheets's.

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, Widget for Sheets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Spreadsheet | Widget for Sheets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spreadsheetview-and-edit/id1454075397/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-sheets/id6759483884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) | [LP STABLE TECH INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846575774) |

## 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


### Widget for Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-sheets/id6759483884)

Display your spreadsheets directly on your home screen. Visualize data, track metrics, and see automatic updates from your documents without opening the app. Customize the look to match your style.

**Highlights:** Home screen spreadsheet widgets, Real-time data updates, Customizable widget design, Easy setup in under a minute, Privacy-friendly with public sheets

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Sheets Widget | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Spreadsheet free?

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

### Is Widget for Sheets free?

Widget for Sheets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Spreadsheet or Widget for Sheets?

Widget for Sheets is rated higher. Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Widget for Sheets averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Spreadsheet or Widget for Sheets have ads?

Neither Simple Spreadsheet nor Widget for Sheets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Spreadsheet or Widget for Sheets?

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widget for Sheets every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Spreadsheet was updated on October 12, 2026 and Widget for Sheets 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.*