# Google Sheets vs FireChief

The clearest difference is rating: Google Sheets at 4.8 against FireChief's 2.2. Google Sheets also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 15%) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 74). FireChief's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Google Sheets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.9M ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 15% of FireChief's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | FireChief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews)** | [2.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firechief/id1453270583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **56.2% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 415 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Tanuki Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453270582) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Productivity, #91 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


### FireChief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firechief/id1453270583)

This app streamlines communication for fire brigades during deployments, reducing the burden of notifications and aiming to shorten arrival times. It provides location information, disaster types, and deployment status, while GPS tracking of members aids command decisions.

**Highlights:** Streamlined deployment notifications, Reduced notification burden, Faster arrival times, Disaster location and type reporting, Member dynamic input, GPS-based member location tracking, Smoother command decision-making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Sheets free?

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

### Is FireChief free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Sheets or FireChief?

Google Sheets is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while FireChief averages 2.2 from 74 ratings.

### Do Google Sheets or FireChief have ads?

Neither Google Sheets nor FireChief shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Sheets or FireChief?

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and FireChief weekly. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on October 22, 2026 and FireChief on October 11, 2026.

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