# Spreadsheet vs Word Editor

Spreadsheet and Word Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 22% of Word Editor's. Spreadsheet also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 729). Word Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spreadsheet sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Word Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Spreadsheet against 4.4 for Word Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spreadsheet has 6.1K ratings behind it against 729, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 22% of Word Editor's.

Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, Word Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spreadsheet | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-xlsx-and-csv-editor/id1518721142/reviews)** | [4.4 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 729 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BEST MUSIC VIDEO & IMAGE MAKER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450612876) | [Normal Vector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746700274) |

## What reviewers say

### Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-xlsx-and-csv-editor/id1518721142)

Create and edit spreadsheets with a variety of templates and powerful text functions. Easily insert, merge, and batch operations. Output your work as XLS or PDF documents and benefit from automatic saving.

**Highlights:** Create forms, Form templates, Text functions, Insert, merge, batch operations, Output as XLS or PDF, Automatic saving

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Time Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| 首月六折 | $3.99 | per month |
| Template Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Promotional offers | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited-time offer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 周会员 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| First month discount | $25.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual membership | $39.99 | per year |
| 一元通用商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元通用商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI features-10 times | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-time buyout | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI features-50 times | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI features-100 times | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanently VIP | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for personal and business use
- 🎨 Good layout and design
- 📊 Useful for tracking finances and budgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free features
- 🌐 Issues with opening certain file formats
- 🌐 Language barriers for non-English users
- 💾 Unreliable saving and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching
- Unable to switch to English language
- Cells not saving formulas and calculations
- Reverting to original text after editing

**Requested features**

- More free templates and options
- Improved file format compatibility
- Better language support
- Enhanced saving and data preservation
- Additional customization and formatting options


### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759)

Easily edit, view, and create Word documents directly on your mobile device. This app allows for seamless modification of existing files, creation of new documents from scratch, and conversion to PDF. Access your important files anytime, anywhere with favorite and template options.

**Highlights:** Edit existing Word documents, Create new Word documents, Convert documents to PDF, Add documents to favorites, Use document templates, Seamlessly edit formatting and tables

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents DOCX Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Documents DOCX Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| DOCX Yearly With 3-DaysTrail | $39.99 | per year |
| Documents DOCX  Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good functionality and interesting features
- ⭐ High-quality document management
- ✨ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🚫 Paywall blocks most features
- 📱 Free app with mandatory paid features
- 🐌 Slow and outdated application
- 📢 Excessive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss during sessions
- Automatic subscription renewal without proper notification
- Unauthorized charges to user accounts
- Charges applied immediately upon app launch without user consent
- Subscription cancellation option not available in app

**Requested features**

- Free tier with basic document editing capabilities
- Free trial period before charging
- Easier cancellation process within the app
- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spreadsheet free?

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

### Is Word Editor free?

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

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

Spreadsheet is rated higher. Spreadsheet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.4 from 729 ratings.

### Do Spreadsheet or Word Editor have ads?

Spreadsheet shows ads; Word Editor does not.

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

Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, and Word Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spreadsheet was updated on October 21, 2026 and Word Editor on October 20, 2026.

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