# Google Sheets vs SunTable

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against SunTable's 4. Google Sheets also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 89) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SunTable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunTable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Sheets against 4.7 for SunTable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.8M ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 33% of SunTable's.

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, SunTable monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | SunTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews)** | [4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suntable-spreadsheet-view-and-edit/id1619051791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Guangzhou Yeion Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573912038) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Productivity, #82 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


### SunTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suntable-spreadsheet-view-and-edit/id1619051791)

Create and edit tables and forms with a minimalist interface. Offers templates, video tutorials, and robust data security features like drafts and a recycle bin. Supports xlsx/xls import/export and common table functions.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Template library, Video tutorials, Drafts and recycle bin, xlsx/xls import/export, Common table functions, One-click filling

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 表格制作器季度会员 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Forever Vip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Sheets free?

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

### Is SunTable free?

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

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

Google Sheets is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while SunTable averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do Google Sheets or SunTable have ads?

Neither Google Sheets nor SunTable shows ads.

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

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and SunTable monthly. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on September 24, 2026 and SunTable on August 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*