Comparison

Microsoft Excel vs Spreadsheets Editor

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Excel

This powerful productivity app allows you to create, view, and edit spreadsheets on the go. Manage data, perform calculations, and analyze information with robust formatting and charting tools. Share your work easily with others.

Highlights
  • Create, view, and edit spreadsheets
  • Data analysis with charts and graphs
  • Budgeting and accounting tools
  • Customizable tables and formatting
  • Share files with collaborators
  • Draw and annotate with ink
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Review files and run data analysis on the go. Customise tables the way you want with robust formatting tools and great features. Excel lets you build your spreadsheet to meet your specific needs. Get the power of AI with Copilot in your favourite apps when you sign in with your Microsoft 365 subscription. Create templates, edit spreadsheets, organise charts and share with ease when you download Microsoft Excel. Tables and Spreadsheets: Create, Calculate and Analyse • Jump-start your budget, task list, accounting or financial analysis with Excel’s modern templates. • Rich productivity features and formatting options make your workbook easier to read and use. Productivity App: Review, Edit and Work Anywhere • Refresh sheet data or update your task list from anywhere. • Spreadsheet features like sort and filter columns help focus your reviews. • Create, duplicate, hide and unhide sheets easily. Data Analysis: Discover Key Insights on the Go • Analyse data using charts and graphs. • Highlight key insights using chart labelling features. • Visualise data at a glance. Finance Budgeting and Accounting: Simplify Personal Finance • Use spreadsheets and charts to help manage budgets. • Familiar tools to help you drill down to your exact finance needs. • Calculate tax estimates, personal finances and more. Draw and Annotate with Ink: Capture Ideas on the Page • Make notes, highlight your worksheet, create shapes or write equations using the draw tab feature on devices with touch capabilities. Sharing Made Easy: Collaborate Anywhere • Share your files with a few taps to quickly invite others to edit, view or leave comments directly in your workbooks. • Copy the content of your worksheet in the body of an email message with its format intact or attach or copy a link to your workbook for other sharing options. • Send worksheet content in an email while preserving formatting or send a link to your workbook. AI Assistance with Copilot* • Summarise data and highlight trends quickly. • Generate charts and tables from raw data with simple prompts. • Get intelligent recommendations for budgeting and forecasting. REQUIREMENTS: 1 GB RAM or above To create or edit documents, sign in with a free Microsoft account on devices with a screen size smaller than 10.1 inches. *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription for your phone, tablet, PC and Mac. This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, where applicable, and transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. Please refer to Microsoft's EULA for Terms of Service for Microsoft 365 on iOS. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: http://aka.ms/eula

About

Spreadsheets Editor

Transform your device into a powerful spreadsheet workstation. Create, edit, and analyze data with AI-powered tools, templates, and image-to-spreadsheet conversion. Seamlessly share and print your work for business, education, or personal use.

Highlights
  • Full-featured spreadsheet creation and editing
  • AI-powered table generation and templates
  • Image-to-spreadsheet conversion
  • Universal file format compatibility
  • Dynamic charting and data visualization
  • Seamless sharing and export options
Features
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Say goodbye to desktop limits! Spreadsheet Mobile is a professional Excel editing and creation app designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. Create, edit, analyze data, and convert images to spreadsheets directly on your phone wherever you are—your essential mobile office toolkit! Why Choose Spreadsheet Mobile? Whether for daily work, study budget tracking, or scanning paper documents, Spreadsheet Mobile offers a smooth experience that rivals desktop Excel. 【Key Features】 1. Professional Spreadsheet Editing & Creation -Efficient Table Creation: Flexibly define rows and columns to quickly build custom spreadsheets. -Rich Format Support: Full support for text, numbers, currency, dates, and other cell formats for professional editing. -Quick Operations: Seamless input, copy-paste, batch fill, cell merging, and splitting on mobile. -Powerful Formulas & Functions: Preset common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, etc.) for sorting, filtering, and data stats. -Styling & Themes: Built-in fonts, borders, and color palettes to design clean, professional spreadsheets. 2. Smart Image-to-Table (AI Scan & Recognition) -Photo to Table: Simply take a picture of paper documents or receipts, and built-in AI converts them into editable Excel sheets. -High-Precision Scanning: Auto-corrects tilt, enhances contrast, preserves original layout, and recognizes handwriting & print. -Efficient Paperless Workflow: Skip manual typing and convert paper documents into digital spreadsheets in real time. 3. Rich Templates & Multi-Format Export -Ready-to-Use Templates: Finance reports, project schedules, attendance sheets, personal budgets, and more. -Multi-Format Export: Export as XLSX (Excel), PDF, images, or print wirelessly with ease. -Fast Sharing: Share spreadsheets via messaging apps, email, or cloud storage for seamless collaboration. 【Use Cases】 -Business Office: View and edit spreadsheets on the go; handle field data efficiently. -Education: Must-have tool for students and teachers to create class schedules, attendance sheets, and study plans. -Personal Finance: Keep track of income, expenses, and family budgets anytime, anywhere. -Field Data Collection: Snap photos of paper forms to convert and archive them into spreadsheets instantly. -Download Spreadsheet Mobile now to unlock efficient mobile productivity! 【Subscription Terms】 Payment: Charged to iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cancellation: Manage auto-renewal in iOS Settings --> iTunes Store & App Store --> Apple ID --> View Apple ID --> Subscriptions. Cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid charges. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/aibiaoge/aibiaogeyinsiios.html Terms of Use: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/aibiaoge/aibiaogeyonghuios.html

Screenshots

Microsoft Excel4 screens
Spreadsheets Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Excel at 1.5M against Spreadsheets Editor's 9. Microsoft Excel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Spreadsheets Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (40% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Microsoft Excel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Spreadsheets Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spreadsheets Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Excel has 1.5M ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Microsoft Excel's written reviews are positive against 40% of Spreadsheets Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Excel ships an update weekly, Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Microsoft Excel versus Spreadsheets Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5M ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5M — better9
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size436 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft Corporationpalmmob

Customer experience

Microsoft Excel

All ratings1,460,557 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,559 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative69.0%

Spreadsheets Editor

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Excel

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to open or edit files
  • Unexpected app closures
  • Syncing problems with OneDrive
  • Formatting issues when copying and pasting
  • Slow performance on high-end devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Conditional formatting options
  • Ability to open password-protected files
  • Improved Apple Pencil and keyboard support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Better compatibility with Dropbox and other cloud storage

Spreadsheets Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Microsoft Excel

Subscriptions12
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal Student1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Office 365 Home1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
  • Office 365 Personal$69.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Office 365 Home$129.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$129.991 Year
6 purchases

Spreadsheets Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Membership Discount$12.99
  • Lifetime Membership$14.99
  • Lifetime Membership2 variants$29.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Excel free?
Microsoft Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spreadsheets Editor free?
Spreadsheets Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Excel or Spreadsheets Editor?
Spreadsheets Editor is rated higher. Microsoft Excel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Spreadsheets Editor averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Microsoft Excel or Spreadsheets Editor have ads?
Neither Microsoft Excel nor Spreadsheets Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Excel or Spreadsheets Editor?
Microsoft Excel ships an update weekly, and Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Excel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spreadsheets Editor on September 23, 2026.

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