Comparison

Google Sheets vs Chart Maker

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

Head to head
About

Google Sheets

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
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Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets with the Google Sheets app. With Sheets you can: * Create new spreadsheets or edit existing ones * Share spreadsheets and collaborate with others in the same spreadsheet at the same time * Work anywhere, anytime - even offline * Format cells, enter/sort data, view charts, insert formulas, use find/replace, and more * Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type * Open, edit, and save Excel files Google Sheets is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Google Sheets features, including: * Easily add collaborators to projects, see changes as they occur, receive notifications for edits that happen while you’re away, and chat with colleagues in the same spreadsheet. All changes are automatically saved as you make them. And with offline access, you can create, view, and edit files wherever and whenever * Get insights fast, powered by Google AI * Work seamlessly across Sheets and Excel * Maintain control with enterprise-grade security * Analyze data from other business-critical tools * Build custom solutions

About

Chart Maker

Easily generate line, pie, and bar graphs from your data. This tool also functions as a simple spreadsheet creator, making it a versatile option for organizing information and visualizing trends.

Highlights
  • Line graph creation
  • Pie chart generation
  • Bar graph visualization
  • Spreadsheet functionality
  • Data organization
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This application allows you to easily create line, pie, and bar graphs. It can also be used for spreadsheets, so we recommend it.

Screenshots

Google Sheets3 screens
Chart Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Sheets at 4.8 against Chart Maker's 4.2. Google Sheets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 37). Chart Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Sheets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.9M ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chart Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, Chart Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Google Sheets versus Chart Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle SheetsChart Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better4.2 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9M — better37
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogle LLCTaro Horiguchi

Customer experience

Google Sheets

All ratings1,852,694 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews2,086 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative36.4%

Chart Maker

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Google Sheets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Chart Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Sheets

No in-app purchases

None

Chart Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Sheets free?
Google Sheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chart Maker free?
Chart Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Sheets or Chart Maker?
Google Sheets is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Chart Maker averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.
Do Google Sheets or Chart Maker have ads?
Chart Maker shows ads; Google Sheets does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Sheets or Chart Maker?
Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and Chart Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on October 1, 2026 and Chart Maker on September 20, 2026.

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