Comparison

Utility Spreadsheet vs SiCal

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

SiCal

Features
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SiCal is a private calendar app built on the decentralized Sia network. Create, organize, and manage your schedule without relying on a traditional central server or account-based calendar platform. With SiCal, you can create and edit events, manage multiple calendars, import calendar files like ICS, and stay on top of your schedule with event reminders and alerts. Your calendar data is tied to your recovery phrase, giving you a portable way to restore access and keep control of your information. Key features: -Decentralized calendar storage powered by Sia -Create, edit, and organize events across calendars -Import existing calendar files including ICS -Event reminders and alerts -Sync support to keep your calendar up to date -Restore access with your recovery phrase -No traditional account required -SiCal is designed for people who want a calendar that is practical, mobile-friendly, and more aligned with user ownership and privacy. This app was funded by a grant from the Sia Foundation.

Screenshots

Utility Spreadsheet4 screens
SiCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SiCal at none against Utility Spreadsheet's 1. SiCal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SiCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, SiCal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Utility Spreadsheet versus SiCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtility SpreadsheetSiCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (728 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings728 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuminant Software, IncMitchell May

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

SiCal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Utility Spreadsheet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

SiCal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Utility Spreadsheet free?
Utility Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SiCal free?
SiCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Utility Spreadsheet or SiCal have ads?
Utility Spreadsheet shows ads; SiCal does not.
Which is updated more often, Utility Spreadsheet or SiCal?
Utility Spreadsheet ships an update every 5 weeks, and SiCal every 9 days. Most recently, Utility Spreadsheet was updated on September 29, 2026 and SiCal on September 10, 2026.

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