Comparison

Utility Spreadsheet vs Spreadsheet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Utility Spreadsheet

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
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Designed from the ground up for optimal use of the touch interface, Utility Spreadsheet has the number crunching power you need and doesn't make you jump through hoops to use it. Our expanded keyboard keeps the operator and number keys available so you don't have to switch back and forth to write an equation. Capabilities include formula dragging, limited graphing, sorting, freezing headers, and import/export of csv files for compatibility with many other spreadsheet programs. Has built-in support for the following functions, with more to come in future updates! SIN, COS, TAN, ASIN, ACOS, ATAN, RADIANS, DEGREES, SUM, PROD, SUMIF, FACT, MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE, STDEV, SQRT, EXP, LN, LOG, IF, ABS, PMT, MIN, MAX Suggestions or comments? Email us at the support address, and help us make Utility Spreadsheet even better!

About

Spreadsheet

Edit and manage spreadsheet files like XLSX, XLS, and CSV offline on your iPhone and iPad. Features include over 300 formulas, formatting options, chart creation, and templates. Save your work automatically.

Highlights
  • Offline editing for XLSX, XLS, CSV
  • 300+ built-in formulas
  • Comprehensive formatting tools
  • Chart creation (bar, line, pie)
  • Pre-built templates
  • Import and export options (PDF, XLSX, CSV)
  • Automatic saving
Features
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Open, edit, and save spreadsheets right on your iPhone and iPad — no internet connection required. Spreadsheet lets you work with XLSX, XLS, and CSV files effortlessly. Whether you need to update a budget, review an invoice, or organize data on the go, everything works offline with automatic saving so you never lose your work. FEATURES - Open & Edit: Full support for XLSX, XLS, and CSV file formats - Formulas: 300+ built-in formulas including SUM, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, IF, and more - Formatting: Bold, italic, colors, borders, cell merging, number formats - Charts: Create bar, line, pie, and area charts from your data - Templates: Budget planners, invoice generators, expense trackers, and more - Import & Export: Share as PDF, XLSX, or CSV via email, AirDrop, or Files - Offline First: Works completely offline — edit anywhere, anytime - Autosave: Never lose your progress with automatic background saving PERFECT FOR - Personal budgets and expense tracking - Business invoices and inventory management - Student projects and data analysis - Quick edits to spreadsheets received via email - Viewing and annotating reports on the go Try the app for free. A subscription or in-app purchase may be required to unlock unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://enginesstudio.tech/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://enginesstudio.tech/terms

Screenshots

Utility Spreadsheet4 screens
Spreadsheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spreadsheet at 5.0 against Utility Spreadsheet's 4.0. Spreadsheet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Utility Spreadsheet's advantage is ratings volume (728 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Utility Spreadsheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spreadsheet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spreadsheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Utility Spreadsheet has 728 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, Spreadsheet weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Utility Spreadsheet versus Spreadsheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtility SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (728 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings728 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuminant Software, IncENGINES STUDIO LAB

Customer experience

Utility Spreadsheet

All ratings728 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.0%

Spreadsheet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Utility Spreadsheet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Spreadsheet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Utility Spreadsheet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
5 purchases

Spreadsheet

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Spreadsheet PRO$4.997 Days
  • Spreadsheet Pro$8.991 Month
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  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Utility Spreadsheet free?
Utility Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spreadsheet free?
Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Utility Spreadsheet or Spreadsheet?
Spreadsheet is rated higher. Utility Spreadsheet averages 4.0 out of 5 from 728 ratings, while Spreadsheet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Utility Spreadsheet or Spreadsheet have ads?
Utility Spreadsheet shows ads; Spreadsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Utility Spreadsheet or Spreadsheet?
Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spreadsheet weekly. Most recently, Utility Spreadsheet was updated on September 8, 2026 and Spreadsheet on September 20, 2026.

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