# Documents vs Spreadsheets

Documents and Spreadsheets both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 15% of Spreadsheets's. Documents also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Spreadsheets's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Spreadsheets is free to download; Documents costs $4.99 up front. Spreadsheets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Documents against 4.5 for Spreadsheets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 15% of Spreadsheets's.

Documents ships an update every 2 months, Spreadsheets fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | Spreadsheets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents/id295798315/reviews) | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets/id6467084333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents/id295798315)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This mobile office suite and file manager allows users to edit and manage spreadsheets, text, and image files on their iPhone and iPad. It offers online and offline functionality, with seamless integration for transferring files between cloud storage services and computers.

**Highlights:** Edit spreadsheets, text, and image files, File management, Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Docs, Dropbox), File transfer via USB and WiFi, Works online and offline, Create, view, and manage photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient document management
- 🔒 Secure storage of important files
- 💡 Convenient for on-the-go access to documents
- 👍 Reliable and dependable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with font/formatting changes
- 🐛 Problems opening certain file types
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open or edit certain documents
- Unexpected loss of data or documents
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Auto-save feature
- Improved file transfer and syncing capabilities
- Better organization and search tools
- Enhanced editing and formatting options
- Support for more file types and cloud services


### Spreadsheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets/id6467084333)

This app offers a powerful and intuitive way to manage spreadsheets on your iOS device. It provides Excel compatibility, robust formula support, and the ability to create visualizations, allowing you to work with your data anywhere.

**Highlights:** Excel file compatibility, Powerful formula and function support, Data visualization with charts and graphs, On-the-go data management, Intuitive user interface, Data security and privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Starter | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful spreadsheet app
- 🚀 Efficient for work
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🤑 Expensive pricing
- 🤯 Confusing user experience
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤖 Automatic subscription renewals without consent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Data loss after updates
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit spreadsheets without a paid subscription
- More affordable pricing options
- Improved user interface and onboarding
- Better transparency around subscription details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents free?

Documents costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spreadsheets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents or Spreadsheets?

Documents and Spreadsheets are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.5K and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Documents or Spreadsheets have ads?

Neither Documents nor Spreadsheets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents or Spreadsheets?

Documents ships an update every 2 months, and Spreadsheets fortnightly. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spreadsheets on September 24, 2026.

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