Comparison

Google Sheets vs PDF Docs

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

PDF Docs

Features
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Manage your PDF files with a powerful collection of simple PDF tools. Compress large PDF files, convert documents and images, merge files, split PDFs, and handle everyday PDF tasks from one convenient app. PDF COMPRESSION Reduce the size of large PDF files when you need smaller documents. Compress PDFs to make them easier to share, upload, email, and store. PDF CONVERTER Convert files between popular document and image formats. Turn PDFs into usable files and create PDFs from images and other supported documents. IMAGE TO PDF Create PDF documents from images quickly and easily. Convert your photos and images into PDF files whenever you need a document that is ready to share or save. PDF TO IMAGE Convert PDF pages into image files for easier sharing, editing, and use in other apps. MERGE PDF FILES Combine multiple PDF documents into a single file. Keep related documents together and create one organized PDF instead of managing several separate files. SPLIT PDF FILES Separate PDF documents when you only need specific pages or want to divide a large document into smaller files. REDUCE FILE SIZE Large documents can be difficult to upload, email, or share. Reduce PDF file size and create smaller, more manageable documents for everyday use. SIMPLE PDF TOOLS No complicated workflow. Choose the PDF tool you need, select your file, and get the result with a straightforward experience designed for everyday document management. USE IT FOR • Compressing large PDF files • Reducing document file size • Converting PDFs and supported files • Creating PDFs from images • Converting PDF pages to images • Merging multiple PDF files • Splitting PDF documents • Preparing files for upload • Making documents easier to email • Sharing smaller, more manageable files •Sign pdf's FOR WORK, SCHOOL & EVERYDAY USE Whether you're working with reports, forms, applications, receipts, scanned documents, presentations, or personal files, keep your PDFs organized and ready to use. One simple app for the PDF tasks you use every day. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQzouwLmKi_A58uDd6bkaj0JvJ_oSozEHOTqLDxH5MA/mobilebasic

Screenshots

Google Sheets3 screens
PDF Docs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against PDF Docs's 2. Google Sheets also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PDF Docs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Google Sheets versus PDF Docs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle SheetsPDF Docs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size429 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogle LLCogulcan gunerden

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

PDF Docs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Sheets

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Docs

Subscriptions2
  • pro$4.991 Month
  • pro yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Sheets free?
Google Sheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Docs free?
PDF Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Sheets or PDF Docs have ads?
Neither Google Sheets nor PDF Docs shows ads.

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