# Utility Spreadsheet vs DataAnalysisLite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DataAnalysisLite at none against Utility Spreadsheet's 1. DataAnalysisLite also leads on ads (none vs shown). Utility Spreadsheet's advantage is ratings volume (728 vs 4) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Utility Spreadsheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DataAnalysisLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Utility Spreadsheet against 4.0 for DataAnalysisLite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Utility Spreadsheet has 728 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Utility Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 33% of DataAnalysisLite's.

Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, DataAnalysisLite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Utility Spreadsheet | DataAnalysisLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (728 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utility-spreadsheet/id324020229/reviews) | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataanalysislite/id1334930475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **728** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminant Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/286050547) | [Data Evaluation Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/375603886) |

## What reviewers say

### Utility Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utility-spreadsheet/id324020229)

This app offers powerful spreadsheet capabilities optimized for touch interfaces. It includes an expanded keyboard for easy equation writing, formula dragging, and data management. Supports various functions and CSV import/export for broad compatibility.

**Highlights:** Touch interface optimization, Expanded keyboard for equations, Formula dragging, Limited graphing, CSV import/export, Extensive built-in functions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 💡 Useful for basic spreadsheet needs
- 👍 Good for budgeting and tracking expenses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Data loss and disappearing files
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and cloud integration
- 🔍 Lack of instructions and documentation
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to Excel

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete rows or columns
- Formulas not working as expected
- Issues with importing and exporting data
- Keyboard disappearing during use
- Ads causing app to crash or freeze

**Requested features**

- Add password protection for files
- Improve print functionality
- Implement undo/redo capabilities
- Allow merging of cells
- Provide more formatting options


### DataAnalysisLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataanalysislite/id1334930475)

This app allows users to plot, fit, and analyze various types of data. It supports data import from text files and cloud storage, with options for data manipulation and customizable graph generation. Advanced fitting methods like non-linear regression and Lowess regression are included for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Plotting and fitting of x, y data, Data import from text files and cloud storage, Data manipulation (average, baseline correct, normalize), Customizable graph generation, Non-linear regression and Lowess regression, Automated standard curve analysis, Export graphics and text to various apps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Utility Spreadsheet free?

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

### Is DataAnalysisLite free?

DataAnalysisLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Utility Spreadsheet or DataAnalysisLite?

Utility Spreadsheet and DataAnalysisLite are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 728 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Utility Spreadsheet or DataAnalysisLite have ads?

Utility Spreadsheet shows ads; DataAnalysisLite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Utility Spreadsheet or DataAnalysisLite?

Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, and DataAnalysisLite every 2 months. Most recently, Utility Spreadsheet was updated on September 29, 2026 and DataAnalysisLite on October 2, 2026.

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