# Templates for Numbers vs The Spreadsheet App

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Spreadsheet App at every 6 days against Templates for Numbers's every 2 months. The Spreadsheet App also leads on ratings volume (371 vs 37) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). Templates for Numbers's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Templates for Numbers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Spreadsheet App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Templates for Numbers against 4.5 for The Spreadsheet App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spreadsheet App has 371 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Templates for Numbers's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Spreadsheet App's.

Templates for Numbers ships an update every 2 months, The Spreadsheet App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Numbers | The Spreadsheet App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-numbers-design/id442666821/reviews)** | [4.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphic Node](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) | [Henrik Kjær](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671456118) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-numbers-design/id442666821)

This app provides over 400 diverse and useful spreadsheet templates for Apple's Numbers. Customize them for business or personal use, making daily tasks easier. Create tables, perform calculations, draw diagrams, and insert images effortlessly.

**Highlights:** 400+ diverse templates, Business and personal use, Customizable designs, Table creation, Diagram drawing, Image insertion, Regular content updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 6-Months Access | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Get one year access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access. | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Spreadsheet App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440)

Create and manage spreadsheets with ease on your mobile device. Features include custom functions, data visualization, and PDF export. Perfect for budgeting, expense tracking, and analytical reports.

**Highlights:** Custom user-defined functions, Interactive visual analyses with various graph types, Intuitive and smooth user interface, Fast recalculations and undo/redo functionality, Export reports to PDF, No registration required

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| One-time payment | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Numbers free?

Templates for Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Spreadsheet App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Templates for Numbers or The Spreadsheet App?

Templates for Numbers is rated higher. Templates for Numbers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while The Spreadsheet App averages 4.5 from 371 ratings.

### Do Templates for Numbers or The Spreadsheet App have ads?

Neither Templates for Numbers nor The Spreadsheet App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Numbers or The Spreadsheet App?

Templates for Numbers ships an update every 2 months, and The Spreadsheet App every 6 days. Most recently, Templates for Numbers was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Spreadsheet App on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
