Comparison

Functions vs Mini sheets

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

Head to head
About

Functions

Quickly send various data types from your phone directly to a Google Sheet. Ideal for tracking inventory, attendance, finances, and QR codes. Seamlessly integrate with your Google Drive for easy data manipulation.

Highlights
  • Send QR and Bar codes
  • Save Geolocation data
  • Input Text and Numbers
  • Record Date/Time
  • Predefined list selection
  • Yes/No selector
Features
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Send data from your phone to your Google sheet quickly. After that you can make any future manipulation with data on your Google sheet. Perfectly fit for inventory, track attendance, finance and tax purpose, collecting QR codes to spreadsheet and beyond. Save next data types: - QR and Bar codes (scans code and save data to the spreadsheet); - Geolocation (allow to save your current location or select it on map); - Text; - Number; - Date / Time / Date and time; - Select value from predefined list; - Yes / No selector. How it works 1. Select function; 2. Put data (scan codes, entering text etc); 3. Tap send; 4. Data appear in spreadsheet on your Google Drive. You can repeat it as much as you want. How to connect your Google sheet to the app 1. Connect your Google account to the app; 2. Set spreadsheet URL in function settings. What is Function Function has target spreadsheet URL and list of input fields. Function can be created manually or from predefined functions library. Create function manually 1. Create spreadsheet with required columns in your Google Drive; 2. Create function in the app: - Copy spreadsheet URL and name of sheet; - Set input fields: - name; - data type; - column. - Save. Create function from library 1. Select function from the library; 2. Tap “Add to my functions” - Function will be added on My Functions screen; - Spreadsheet will be copied to your Google Drive. Terms or Service and Privacy Policy: http://bytepace.com/functionsapp/tos-and-privacy-policy

About

Mini sheets

Features
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A Simple & Compact Spreadsheet App. Quick to launch and perfect for handling daily calculations efficiently—whether for cooking recipes or tracking household expenses. This app provides essential functions found in standard spreadsheet software, including basic arithmetic, IF, and SUM. Note: Advanced features such as complex aggregation formulas or cross-sheet referencing are not supported to maintain simplicity. [Paid version features] The paid version unlocks the following three features: - Manage 3 or more sheets simultaneously (The free version is limited to 2 sheets). - CSV Export & Share (Share files via email/apps). - CSV Export & Save (Save files to device storage).

Screenshots

Functions4 screens
Mini sheets3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Functions at every 3 weeks against Mini sheets's every 2 months. Functions also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Functions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Mini sheets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Functions ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini sheets every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Functions versus Mini sheets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunctionsMini sheets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuslan MusagitovSAKAI SYSTEM AND CONSULTING LLC.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Functions

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited mode for 1 month$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited mode$8.993 Months
  • Unlimited mode$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Mini sheets

One-time1
  • Paid version$3.99

Questions

Is Functions free?
Functions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini sheets free?
Mini sheets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Functions or Mini sheets have ads?
Neither Functions nor Mini sheets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Functions or Mini sheets?
Functions ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini sheets every 2 months. Most recently, Functions was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mini sheets on October 7, 2026.

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