# Google Docs vs Spreadsheet

The clearest difference is ads: Google Docs at none against Spreadsheet's shown. Google Docs also leads on ratings volume (3.2M vs 6K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Spreadsheet's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and Spreadsheet sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 72% of Spreadsheet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Spreadsheet monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Spreadsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-xlsx-and-csv-editor/id1518721142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 6K |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [BEST MUSIC VIDEO & IMAGE MAKER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450612876) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #58 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaboration, Offline editing, Template library, Multiple file type support, AI-powered drafting, Commenting and action items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected crashes and document loss
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Issues with image insertion and manipulation

**Requested features**

- Improved document organization with folders
- Expanded font and formatting options
- Better integration with Microsoft Office
- Smoother scrolling and navigation


### Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-xlsx-and-csv-editor/id1518721142)

Create and edit spreadsheets with a variety of templates and powerful text functions. Easily insert, merge, and batch operations. Output your work as XLS or PDF documents and benefit from automatic saving.

**Highlights:** Create forms, Form templates, Text functions, Insert, merge, batch operations, Output as XLS or PDF, Automatic saving

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| 首月六折 | $3.99 | per month |
| Template Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Promotional offers | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited-time offer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 周会员 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Free trial for three days | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $25.99 | per year |
| Annual membership | $25.99 | per year |
| First month discount | $25.99 | per year |
| 一元通用商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元通用商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI features-10 times | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-time buyout | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI features-50 times | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI features-100 times | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanently VIP | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for personal and business use
- 🎨 Good layout and design
- 📊 Useful for tracking finances and budgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free features
- 🌐 Issues with opening certain file formats
- 🌐 Language barriers for non-English users
- 💾 Unreliable saving and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching
- Unable to switch to English language
- Cells not saving formulas and calculations
- Reverting to original text after editing

**Requested features**

- More free templates and options
- Improved file format compatibility
- Better language support
- Enhanced saving and data preservation
- Additional customization and formatting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spreadsheet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Spreadsheet?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while Spreadsheet averages 4.5 from 6K ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Spreadsheet have ads?

Spreadsheet shows ads; Google Docs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Spreadsheet?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Spreadsheet monthly. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spreadsheet on September 23, 2026.

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