# PDFMagic vs XLSX Spreadsheets Editor

The clearest difference is rating: XLSX Spreadsheets Editor at 4.6 against PDFMagic's 3.8. XLSX Spreadsheets Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). PDFMagic's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDFMagic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and XLSX Spreadsheets Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XLSX Spreadsheets Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDFMagic has 109 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDFMagic ships an update every 3 months, XLSX Spreadsheets Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDFMagic | XLSX Spreadsheets Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfmagic-doc-editor-and-scanner/id862473183/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-spreadsheets-editor/id6777507072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [iCubemedia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453286185) | [Lean Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893840554) |

## What reviewers say

### PDFMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfmagic-doc-editor-and-scanner/id862473183)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of PDF editing and management tools that operate entirely on your device. It allows for organization, optimization, editing, signing, and secure handling of documents, with advanced AI features available.

**Highlights:** Merge, split, reorder, rotate, crop, and delete PDF pages, Create PDFs from photos, text, or scans, OCR for searchable scans, Edit text, drawings, and highlights in PDFs, Convert between PDF and Word/Excel/images, AI-powered summarization, extraction, and proofreading, Password protection and true redaction

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Word Processor | $2.99 | one-time |
| PDFLifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### XLSX Spreadsheets Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlsx-spreadsheets-editor/id6777507072)

Create, edit, and manage spreadsheet files on your mobile device. Offers powerful tools for data analysis, visualization, and collaboration. Includes templates and flexible import/export options for various file formats.

**Highlights:** Create and edit XLSX files, Apply formulas and functions, Create professional charts and graphs, Share spreadsheets for collaboration, Sort and filter large datasets, Use productivity templates, Import and export to PDF, CSV

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XLSX Sheets Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| XLSX Sheets Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| XLSX Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| XLSX Sheets Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDFMagic free?

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

### Is XLSX Spreadsheets Editor free?

XLSX Spreadsheets Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDFMagic or XLSX Spreadsheets Editor?

XLSX Spreadsheets Editor is rated higher. PDFMagic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while XLSX Spreadsheets Editor averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do PDFMagic or XLSX Spreadsheets Editor have ads?

PDFMagic shows ads; XLSX Spreadsheets Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDFMagic or XLSX Spreadsheets Editor?

PDFMagic ships an update every 3 months, and XLSX Spreadsheets Editor every 8 days. Most recently, PDFMagic was updated on October 7, 2026 and XLSX Spreadsheets Editor on September 30, 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.*