# XLSX Sheets vs Word Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: XLSX Sheets at free with in-app purchases against Word Editor's subscription. XLSX Sheets also leads on chart position (#161 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 729). Word Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XLSX Sheets sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 XLSX Sheets against 4.4 for Word Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 729 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of XLSX Sheets's written reviews are positive against 22% of Word Editor's.

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, Word Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLSX Sheets | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-sheets-edit-spreadsheet/id1672553988/reviews)** | [4.4 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 729 |
| Positive reviews | **22.9% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) | [Normal Vector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746700274) |

## What reviewers say

### XLSX Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-sheets-edit-spreadsheet/id1672553988)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Productivity, #183 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and manage Excel-compatible spreadsheets on your mobile device. Offers powerful editing tools, formula assistance, data visualization, and collaboration features. Work offline and import/export data in various formats.

**Highlights:** Edit, create, and manage XLS sheets, Excel-compatible formula builder, Data visualization tools, Real-time collaboration, Advanced data analysis, Offline access, Import/export data

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Black Friday Premium Sale | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 15% off Premium Yearly | $25.49 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Useful app
- ⭐ Recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Paid subscription required for basic functionality
- 🚫 Ads and watermarks on content
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Difficult to use and unintuitive interface
- 🚫 Subscription difficult to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to open or edit files

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel subscription
- Improve stability and performance


### 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 XLSX Sheets free?

XLSX Sheets 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, XLSX Sheets or Word Editor?

XLSX Sheets is rated higher. XLSX Sheets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.4 from 729 ratings.

### Do XLSX Sheets or Word Editor have ads?

Neither XLSX Sheets nor Word Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XLSX Sheets or Word Editor?

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, and Word Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, XLSX Sheets was updated on October 15, 2026 and Word Editor on October 11, 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.*