Comparison

Excel Mastery vs Spuddle

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

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About

Excel Mastery

Master Microsoft Excel with step-by-step training modules covering everything from fundamentals to advanced data analysis. Learn formulas, pivot tables, and VBA to boost productivity and unlock career growth. Suitable for beginners and aspiring data experts.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized, practical corporate tutorials
  • Mastery of advanced functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
  • Data analysis with PivotTables and PivotCharts
  • Interactive cheat sheets for shortcuts
  • Global terminology and formula guides
  • Spreadsheet security and protection techniques
Features
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Learn Excel the way it sticks, and build skills that count at work. Short video lessons are followed by summaries, quizzes and flashcards, so every skill is locked in before you move on. Go from your first spreadsheet to PivotTables and dashboards on a clear, step-by-step path. At your own pace. No monthly fee. No traveling. MORE THAN A LIST OF VIDEOS Excel Mastery is a complete course. Every section ends with a summary, a quiz to check your understanding and flashcards to review the key ideas. You always know what you've learned and what comes next. FOUR COMPLETE COURSES • Excel Beginner: navigation, entering and formatting data, basic formulas and the essential skills every user needs. • Excel Intermediate: tables, functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH and XLOOKUP, data validation, and working faster with real-world spreadsheets. • Excel Advanced: database-style functions (DSUM, DAVERAGE, SUBTOTAL), data analysis, security and protection, and advanced techniques. • NEW! Excel PivotTables: From Basics to Power Pivot: build PivotTables, group and filter data, add PivotCharts and Slicers, create dashboards and get started with Power Pivot. LEARNING TOOLS IN EVERY COURSE • Video lessons: bite-sized, focused and easy to follow • Summaries: the key points of each section at a glance • Quizzes: check your understanding and see your score • Flashcards: review formulas, terms and shortcuts anytime • Tips & Tricks decks: time-saving tricks the pros use • Final project: put your skills together on a real task MADE FOR IPHONE DUO On iPhone Duo, lessons fill the large inner screen in portrait or landscape. Fold the phone halfway, stand it up like a small laptop, and the video plays on the upper screen while the lesson text sits on the lower one, so you can watch and follow along side by side. WORKS WITH YOUR VERSION OF EXCEL The core skills apply to Excel 2016, 2019, 2021 and Microsoft 365. Where features differ between versions, a dedicated notes lesson explains what changes, so you can follow along on the version you have. MORE FEATURES • Track your progress and performance with detailed statistics • Interactive cheat sheets for keyboard shortcuts • App interface in 7 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Korean • Learn anytime, anywhere: on your commute, at lunch or at home WHO IT'S FOR Students, job seekers, office workers, career changers and small business owners. Anyone who wants to work faster and feel more confident with spreadsheets, from complete beginners to experienced users ready to master PivotTables. FREE TO START, PAY ONCE Unlock all courses, lessons, quizzes and flashcards with a one-time Premium purchase. No subscription, no monthly fee. Microsoft and Excel are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

About

Spuddle

Learn Microsoft Excel through fun, interactive, and gamified mini-lessons. Master spreadsheet basics and essential formulas with a friendly mascot guiding you. Ideal for beginners, students, and professionals seeking to build confidence and practical skills on the go.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized interactive lessons
  • Gamified motivation and rewards
  • Master fundamentals like copy-paste
  • Learn essential formulas (SUM, AVERAGE)
  • Hands-on practice challenges
  • Progress tracking and daily streaks
Features
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Conquer your Excel anxiety. Master spreadsheets from scratch on the go! Does Excel feel like a foreign language? Are you staring at a blank spreadsheet wondering where to even begin? Say goodbye to dry tutorials, boring 2-hour video courses, and heavy textbooks. Welcome to Spuddle - the fun, interactive, and gamified way to learn Microsoft Excel! Whether you are a complete beginner learning how to copy and paste, or a professional looking to boost your skills, Spuddle turns complex spreadsheet data into bite-sized, rewarding lessons. Accompanied by our friendly mascot, you'll build real workplace skills and confidence, one level at a time. WHY SPUDDLE WORKS: - Bite-Sized Lessons: Learn Excel shortcuts, formulas, and spreadsheet basics through quick, interactive challenges you can play during your commute. - Build Real Foundations: Start with spreadsheet navigation and copy-paste, then move into your first formulas — the core skills everything else builds on. - Gamified Motivation: Keep your daily streak alive, level up your spreadsheet skills, and earn rewards. Learning productivity tools has never felt this much like a game. WHAT YOU WILL MASTER: - The Fundamentals: Row and column navigation, data entry, and essential shortcuts — including copy, paste, undo, and redo. - Your First Formulas: Build real formulas from scratch, from SUM and AVERAGE to COUNT, and get your first taste of functions like VLOOKUP. - Hands-On Practice: Read values off a grid, work with ranges, and reinforce every concept through interactive challenges instead of passive reading. WHO IS SPUDDLE FOR? - Complete Beginners: People with zero spreadsheet experience who want a gentle, non-intimidating start. - Students & Job Seekers: Anyone looking to upgrade their CV or ace a job interview. - Office Professionals: Anyone who wants to stop fumbling through spreadsheets and build a confident foundation in the essentials. Stop guessing formulas. Stop dreading spreadsheets. Download Spuddle today and unlock the ultimate workplace superpower! SPUDDLE PRO SUBSCRIPTION: Spuddle Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited access to every Spuddle course. - Spuddle Pro - Weekly: 1 week - Spuddle Pro - Monthly: 1 month New subscribers start with a 3-day free trial. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, it automatically converts to a paid subscription and your Apple Account is charged. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.spuddleapp.com/legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Spuddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spuddle at none against Excel Mastery's shown. Spuddle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Excel Mastery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spuddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Excel Mastery against 3.0 for Spuddle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Excel Mastery ships an update every 27 months, Spuddle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Excel Mastery versus Spuddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExcel MasterySpuddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdante chuSpuddle ApS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Excel Mastery

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99
2 purchases

Spuddle

Subscriptions2
  • Spuddle Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Spuddle Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Excel Mastery free?
Excel Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spuddle free?
Spuddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Excel Mastery or Spuddle?
Excel Mastery and Spuddle are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Excel Mastery or Spuddle have ads?
Excel Mastery shows ads; Spuddle does not.
Which is updated more often, Excel Mastery or Spuddle?
Excel Mastery ships an update every 27 months, and Spuddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Excel Mastery was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spuddle on November 10, 2026.

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