Comparison

Hand vs SheetBox

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

Head to head
About

Hand

Features
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Detect fingers and wrist *Points to detect (21 points = 4 for each finger + 1 for wrist) [Thumb] ・tip ・interphalangeal (IP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint. ・carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. [Index] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Middle] ・tip of the middle finger. ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Ring] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Little] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Wrist] ・wrist

About

SheetBox

This app connects your spreadsheet data to your automations. Easily read, append, and update information from Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets within your workflows.

Highlights
  • Read Numbers spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Google Sheets in Shortcuts
  • Append rows to Google Sheets
  • Update data in Google Sheets
  • Create powerful automations with spreadsheet data
Features
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Unlock the Power of Your Spreadsheet Data with Shortcuts SheetBox is the bridge between Shortcuts and your Numbers, Googel Sheets, or Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to read data from your files. Whether you're tracking expenses, managing projects, or analyzing data, SheetBox makes it easy to access and use that information in your Shortcuts. What You Can Do with SheetBox: • Read data from Numbers spreadsheets directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx format) directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Append rows to Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Update existing data in Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Create powerful automations using your spreadsheet data • Build custom workflows that integrate with your existing spreadsheets SheetBox comes with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience the full power of the app before purchasing. Download SheetBox today and unlock the potential of your spreadsheet data with the power of Shortcuts! Note: Currently supports Numbers, Google Sheets, and Excel (.xlsx) files. Additional spreadsheet formats may come in future updates.

Screenshots

Hand1 screens
SheetBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hand at none against SheetBox's 1. SheetBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. SheetBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hand ships an update fortnightly, SheetBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hand versus SheetBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandSheetBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.7.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiIBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO

In-app purchases

None

Hand

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SheetBox

One-time1
  • SheetBox License$3.99

Questions

Is Hand free?
Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SheetBox free?
SheetBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hand or SheetBox have ads?
Hand shows ads; SheetBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Hand or SheetBox?
Hand ships an update fortnightly, and SheetBox every 9 days. Most recently, Hand was updated on October 20, 2026 and SheetBox on October 24, 2026.

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