Comparison

Excel Mastery vs Learn Excel

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

Learn Excel

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Master Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets the way that actually sticks — by doing. Learn Excel turns spreadsheet confusion into real, job-ready skills with short, interactive lessons you can finish on a coffee break. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up for a new role, you'll go from blank cells to confident pro — one bite-sized lesson at a time. WHY LEARN EXCEL Spreadsheets run the working world. From budgets and reports to data analysis and dashboards, Excel is the #1 skill on resumes for a reason. Learn Excel makes it approachable, practical, and genuinely enjoyable — no dry theory, no endless videos, just hands-on practice that builds real understanding you can use at work the same day. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Spreadsheet foundations — cells, rows, columns, formatting, and navigating like a pro • Core formulas & functions — SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, TEXT, and dates • The power lookups — VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH explained simply • Data analysis — sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and data validation • Pivot tables & charts — turn raw data into clear, shareable insights • Pro shortcuts and time-savers that help you work faster every day HOW IT WORKS • Bite-sized, interactive lessons — learn in minutes, not hours • Practice as you go — apply each concept immediately instead of just watching • A clear path from beginner to advanced, at your own pace • Works for both Microsoft Excel AND Google Sheets • Learn anywhere — built for your phone and perfect for your commute WHO IT'S FOR • Students and job seekers who want an in-demand, resume-ready skill • Professionals leveling up at work — finance, marketing, operations, admin, and more • Anyone who has ever felt stuck staring at a spreadsheet Start today and become the person on your team who just "gets" spreadsheets. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Learn Excel is free to download and includes free lessons to get you started. Unlimited access to all lessons and features requires a Learn Excel Pro auto-renewable subscription. • Subscription options: weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Exact prices are shown in the app before you purchase and are billed in your local currency. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@coddykit.com. Privacy Policy: https://coddykit.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Learn Excel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Excel at none against Excel Mastery's shown. Learn Excel also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Excel Mastery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Excel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Excel Mastery ships an update every 27 months, Learn Excel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Excel Mastery versus Learn Excel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExcel MasteryLearn Excel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdante chuMEHMET CANKER (TR)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Excel Mastery

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99
3 purchases

Learn Excel

Subscriptions3
  • Learn Excel Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Excel Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Learn Excel Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Excel Mastery free?
Excel Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Excel free?
Learn Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Excel Mastery or Learn Excel have ads?
Excel Mastery shows ads; Learn Excel does not.
Which is updated more often, Excel Mastery or Learn Excel?
Excel Mastery ships an update every 27 months, and Learn Excel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Excel Mastery was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Excel on October 31, 2026.

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