# XLSX Sheets vs Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

The clearest difference is rating: XLSX Sheets at 4.5 against Pointcalc | Point Table Maker's 4.0. XLSX Sheets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). Pointcalc | Point Table Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XLSX Sheets sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XLSX Sheets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XLSX Sheets has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, Pointcalc | Point Table Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLSX Sheets | Pointcalc | Point Table Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-sheets-edit-spreadsheet/id1672553988/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointcalc-point-table-maker/id6747952141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) | [Amal Manoj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823537824) |

## What reviewers say

### XLSX Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Productivity, #198 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


### Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointcalc-point-table-maker/id6747952141)

Easily create and manage custom point tables for events. Generate daily tables, manage participants, and design team posters or certificates. Offers free and premium design options to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Generate and publish daily point tables, Create warheads and top fraggers, Manage slot lists, Design team posters and certificates, Utilize free and premium design templates, Build with custom point systems

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Pointcalc Ai Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pointcalc Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pointcal Ai Montly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium for 3 months | $5.79 | per 3 months |
| Pointcalc Ai Quarterly | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Pointcalc Ai Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 Credit | $0.49 | one-time |
| 20 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credit | $1.49 | one-time |
| Custom Theme | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XLSX Sheets free?

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

### Is Pointcalc | Point Table Maker free?

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XLSX Sheets or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker?

XLSX Sheets is rated higher. XLSX Sheets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Pointcalc | Point Table Maker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XLSX Sheets or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker have ads?

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker shows ads; XLSX Sheets does not.

### Which is updated more often, XLSX Sheets or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker?

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker every 4 days. Most recently, XLSX Sheets was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker on October 20, 2026.

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