# Google Sheets vs Simple

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against Simple's 1. Google Sheets also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 1) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). Simple's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.9M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, Simple every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-habit-tracker/id6748588269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 414 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Imagination Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826432739) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Sheets

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-habit-tracker/id6748588269)

Build better routines with a calm habit tracker that keeps your day clear and your progress visible. Plan your week, stay consistent with daily habits, and understand your progress with detailed statistics. Sync across devices, export your data, or share a read-only tracker.

**Highlights:** Create recurring and one-time habits, Schedule multiple reminders, Focused daily habit view, Track streaks and completion rates, Offline tracking and syncing, Export and share habit data

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Habit Tracker Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Sheets free?

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

### Is Simple free?

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

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

Simple is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Simple averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Google Sheets or Simple have ads?

Neither Google Sheets nor Simple shows ads.

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

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple on October 3, 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.*