Comparison

Spreadsheet vs Backstage Studio

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

Head to head
About

Spreadsheet

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
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Main Features: - Quickly create form. - Large number of form templates, to meet different professional needs. - Powerful text function, support various text settings. - Insert, merge and batch operations, simple and easy. - Output the form as xls or pdf documents. - Save your form documents automatically. VIP Membership subscription - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to use all premium features for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one year"/"one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of yearly package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy:https://m1wqvbi0bf.feishu.cn/docx/HJF1d8MKBo7b9jxNPEqcauBMnJc Terms of Use: https://m1wqvbi0bf.feishu.cn/docx/FruodSgkMoBekex18Mbciek7nqG

About

Backstage Studio

Features
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Ninety seconds to doors. The house lights dim, the room goes quiet, and everyone backstage looks to you. That moment is why Backstage Studio exists. SHOW MODE When the show starts, you need one control room — not ten apps. Show Mode is a full-screen live rundown with a stage clock synced to the server. You drive the show cue by cue: Next, Done, shift ±5 minutes with an automatic cascade down the plan, Pause and Undo. Every action is saved locally the moment it happens, so the show survives network drops, app crashes and restarts — and resumes exactly where you left off. The show-caller lock ensures only one operator is in control while the rest of the crew follows along in real time. Red night mode preserves your night vision in dark venues, and the screen stays awake through the whole show. LIVE ACTIVITY AND STANDBY Current and next cue with a countdown in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen. Put the phone on a charger at the mixing desk, and StandBy turns it into a dedicated stage clock. APPLE WATCH Now and next on your wrist, with a countdown and a haptic tap on every cue change and two minutes before the next one. As the operator, you can advance to the next cue straight from the watch. WIDGETS Next event and Today's rundown on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so you have the overview before you open the app. SHARE WITH QR Put up a QR poster backstage. Artists and freelance crew scan it and see the rundown instantly — nothing to install. Only public fields are shared. FOR AGENCIES Backstage Studio is built for event agencies, producers and crew. The web app owns the planning — clients, proposals, budgets, HSE and invoicing. The iOS app owns the execution: the day of the show. Sign-in is invitation-based; you must be invited by an agency to get in. Sign in with Apple or Google, and the app carries your agency's own name and colors. Learn more at backstagestudio.app.

Screenshots

Spreadsheet4 screens
Backstage Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backstage Studio at none against Spreadsheet's 24. Backstage Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Spreadsheet's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Spreadsheet sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Backstage Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, Backstage Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spreadsheet versus Backstage Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpreadsheetBackstage Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEST MUSIC VIDEO & IMAGE MAKER LIMITEDTrond Klæboe

Bugs and requests

Spreadsheet

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Backstage Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Spreadsheet

Subscriptions14
  • Limited Time Offer7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Limited Time Offer1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • 首月六折1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Template Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Promotional offers7 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
  • Limited-time offer7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 周会员3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly membership$5.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Limited Time Offer1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP Subscription$25.991 Year
  • Annual membership7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • First month discount1 Month trial$25.991 Year
One-time7
  • 一元通用商品$0.99
  • 3元通用商品$0.99
  • AI features-10 times$0.99
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  • One-time buyout$0.99
  • AI features-50 times$2.99
  • AI features-100 times$5.99
  • Permanently VIP$39.99
None

Backstage Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spreadsheet free?
Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backstage Studio free?
Backstage Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spreadsheet or Backstage Studio have ads?
Spreadsheet shows ads; Backstage Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Spreadsheet or Backstage Studio?
Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, and Backstage Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spreadsheet was updated on October 17, 2026 and Backstage Studio on October 6, 2026.

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