# XLSX Sheets vs Word Editor

XLSX Sheets and Word Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of Word Editor's written reviews are positive against 22% of XLSX Sheets's. Word Editor also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Word Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of XLSX Sheets's written reviews are positive against 34% of Word Editor's.

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, Word Editor fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLSX Sheets | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-sheets-edit-spreadsheet/id1672553988/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#132** |
| Size | 222 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) | [A1Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801470556) |

## What reviewers say

### XLSX Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Productivity, #186 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-office-word/id6736898512)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Productivity, #181 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit and manage Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. Convert files to PDF, collaborate in real-time, and access your work offline or via cloud sync. Offers a free trial for premium features.

**Highlights:** Edit and format Word documents (DOC, DOCX), Create and edit spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX), Create and edit presentations (PPT), Convert files to PDF, View various file formats, Cloud sync with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Real-time collaboration and sharing, Offline access to documents

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great word editor
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for kids' registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🤑 Deceptive billing practices
- 🤬 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Loses work when app is closed
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlight and resize text
- Free version with basic functionality


## 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?

Word Editor is rated higher. XLSX Sheets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.7 from 1.5K 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 fortnightly. Most recently, XLSX Sheets was updated on October 30, 2026 and Word Editor on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, XLSX Sheets or Word Editor?

XLSX Sheets currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Word Editor at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*