# Microsoft PowerPoint vs Google Sheets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against Microsoft PowerPoint's 14. Google Sheets also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 587K). Microsoft PowerPoint's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft PowerPoint against 4.8 for Google Sheets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 587K and 1.9M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint's written reviews are positive against 56% of Google Sheets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Sheets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (587K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 587K | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #36 | **#15** |
| Size | 453 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft PowerPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Productivity, #104 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and present slideshows from anywhere. Access recent files, sync across devices via OneDrive, and collaborate with others in real time. Features AI-powered design ideas and a Presenter Coach for public speaking practice.

**Highlights:** Create and edit presentations, View and present slideshows, Sync across devices with OneDrive, Real-time collaboration, Design ideas and templates, AI-powered Presenter Coach

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for school and work
- 🚀 Smooth transitions and animations
- 👍 Wide range of fonts and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to share and collaborate
- 🔒 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 👎 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Slides getting corrupted or deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to open or save files in certain locations
- Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth keyboard
- Text formatting issues when moving between devices
- Overwriting of recent changes with older versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and edit multiple slides at once
- Improved palm rejection and text input with Apple Pencil
- Equation editor for scientific presentations
- Picture-in-picture mode for viewing slides and taking notes
- Seamless integration with other cloud storage services


### Google Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Productivity, #165 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets from anywhere, anytime. Work offline, format cells, insert formulas, and view charts. Seamlessly edit Excel files and enjoy automatic saving of your work.

**Highlights:** Create and edit spreadsheets, Real-time collaboration, Offline access, Format cells and insert formulas, View charts, Edit Excel files

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Collaborative features
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 📈 Useful for business/personal organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🖋️ Cumbersome editing experience on mobile
- 🗓️ Inconsistent date/time formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Spreadsheets not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
- Formatting issues when printing or exporting
- Glitches when working with large or complex spreadsheets

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced formatting and editing options
- Improve search and navigation
- Allow offline editing and syncing
- Provide better integration with other Google apps
- Add password protection or biometric security


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?

Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Sheets free?

Google Sheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Sheets?

Google Sheets is rated higher. Microsoft PowerPoint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 587K ratings, while Google Sheets averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Sheets have ads?

Neither Microsoft PowerPoint nor Google Sheets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Sheets?

Microsoft PowerPoint ships an update weekly, and Google Sheets weekly. Most recently, Microsoft PowerPoint was updated on October 25, 2026 and Google Sheets on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Sheets?

Microsoft PowerPoint currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Google Sheets at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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