# XLSX Sheets vs Office Word

The clearest difference is ads: XLSX Sheets at none against Office Word's shown. XLSX Sheets also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Office Word's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XLSX Sheets sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Office Word sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Office Word holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of XLSX Sheets's written reviews are positive against 27% of Office Word's.

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, Office Word every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLSX Sheets | Office Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-sheets-edit-spreadsheet/id1672553988/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-word-edit-document/id6759957263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#62** |
| Size | 224 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rhophi Analytics LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647365609) | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) |

## What reviewers say

### XLSX Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Productivity, #173 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


### Office Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/office-word-edit-document/id6759957263)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Productivity, #100 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage various document types, including Word, PDF, PPT, and Excel files, directly from your mobile device. It offers a streamlined workflow for everyday document tasks, making it convenient for students and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** Read, edit, and manage documents, Supports Word, PDF, PPT, and Excel files, Convenient mobile editing tools, Organized home page for easy navigation, Streamlined file workflow, Designed for everyday use

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Weekly | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Word Office Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Word Office Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XLSX Sheets free?

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

### Is Office Word free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XLSX Sheets or Office Word?

Office Word is rated higher. XLSX Sheets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Office Word averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Office Word shows ads; XLSX Sheets does not.

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

XLSX Sheets ships an update monthly, and Office Word every 5 days. Most recently, XLSX Sheets was updated on October 15, 2026 and Office Word on October 15, 2026.

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

XLSX Sheets currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Office Word at #62. 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.*