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Google Sheets

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Google Sheets is a highly useful and free spreadsheet tool, especially for collaboration and basic data entry, but its mobile app versions, particularly on iOS, are significantly less functional than the web browser version.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $1 4.8★ lifetime (1,791,992) since 2014

Google Sheets is a free and powerful tool for managing data, offering excellent utility for personal and business use, with strong capabilities for organization and sharing across devices R2R13R29. However, the mobile app, especially on iOS, is frequently criticized for missing key features available in the web version and for being buggy, making it less ideal for complex editing R6R22R26. The app's free nature and collaborative features are highly praised, but its limitations on mobile devices are a significant drawback.

Free vs paid

Google Sheets is entirely free to use, and all features, including its powerful data management and sharing capabilities, are available without any cost R13R68. There are no paid tiers or in-app purchases that unlock additional functionality for the core spreadsheet features, although some users encountered a '$65' charge for a 'lottery chart' which seems unrelated to the core app's functionality R52. The main distinction in functionality is between the web browser version and the mobile app versions, with the web version offering a much richer feature set.

Value complaints

  • One user reported an unexpected charge of $65 for a 'lottery chart' within the app, which they felt was a rip-off and not clearly priced.R52

Where it delivers

  • The app is highly praised for its utility in organizing documents and data, making it simple to use and accessible.R2R4R25
  • Users appreciate its free nature and powerful capabilities for managing large volumes of data, suitable for both personal and business use.R13R16R68
  • The ability to access and edit spreadsheets from any device, including mobile phones, is a significant advantage for many users, enabling them to stay organized and productive on the go.R20R21R29R37
  • It is considered a very useful tool for tracking various types of information, such as finances and attendance.R24R48
Worth paying if

There is no paid tier for Google Sheets, so the question of 'worth paying if' does not apply.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip using the Google Sheets mobile app if you require advanced spreadsheet functionalities like adding dropdowns, checkboxes, specific formatting options, or robust keyboard support on an iPad, as these features are often missing or poorly implemented in the app R1R7R26. Users who need to perform complex data manipulations or rely on features like version history or specific sorting options should also consider using the web browser version instead .

Evidence note: The evidence for price complaints is very thin, with only one review mentioning an unexpected charge for an item that seems external to the core app's functionality.

Frequently asked

Is Google Sheets free to use?
Yes, Google Sheets is completely free to use, offering all its core spreadsheet functionalities without any cost or subscription R13R68.
Can I edit spreadsheets on the Google Sheets mobile app?
Yes, you can view, edit, and input data on the Google Sheets mobile app, but many users report that the editing capabilities are limited compared to the desktop or web browser version R101R11R6R9.
Why does the Google Sheets app crash frequently?
Several users report that the Google Sheets app, particularly on iOS, crashes frequently, especially with large or complex spreadsheets, making it unusable for some R22R40R64R75.
Does the Google Sheets app support right-to-left languages like Arabic?
No, the Google Sheets app does not support right-to-left layout for languages like Arabic, which is a significant limitation for some users R3R99.
Are there features missing in the Google Sheets mobile app compared to the web version?
Yes, many users report that the mobile app, especially on iOS, lacks numerous features available in the web browser version, such as adding dropdowns, checkboxes, advanced formatting, version history, and full keyboard support R1R7R26R35.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R52] 1/5 · US No stars: There was no price on this app I got it cause I figured for a lottery chart it cant be much but &65 for a lottery chart that’s not even in here I want my money back ur a rip off
  2. [R2] 5/5 · US Great memory: I like the way it keeps documents,in order and the usability is pretty simple.
  3. [R4] 5/5 · US review: it was useful👍
  4. [R25] 5/5 · US 5 stars: This app is so good I organize all my stuff on here thank you google
  5. [R13] 5/5 · US Free synchronous utility: Powerful too for the sheer volume of data the average person comes in contact with. Flexibility to scale up to a businesses data entry. And further applications
  6. [R16] 5/5 · US Great tool: It’s a very great toll for small businesses
  7. [R68] 5/5 · US Exelente: Muy buena de mucha ayuda y lo mejor que es gratis ,con esta aplicación no necesitas comprar otra
  8. [R20] 5/5 · US 2nd Brain: I use Google doc daily for my “2nd brain” all my ideas and notes go in here during the day that I review every night so nothing is missed for work, my personal life, and anything in between. It’s highly useful when I can access it from any device and or my phone!
  9. [R21] 5/5 · US Convenient Mobile editor: I’ve had to use sheets for massive community projects and it’s a pain to edit on mobile. This app really makes it manageable despite all the design challenges!
  10. [R29] 5/5 · US Useful: This is the best thing you can Use with everything, work, projects, share financial information. Because everything is on your google account doesn’t matter what device you’re using.
  11. [R37] 5/5 · US More Access: Very helpful being able to access spreadsheets in the palm of my hands. No need to wait til I’m in front of my laptop to add items to my spreadsheet. I can do it whenever/wherever and not forget to add items later.
  12. [R24] 5/5 · US Great tool for tracking attendance: Love it!
  13. [R48] 4/5 · US Working on Google Sheets: For some reason I can’t go without Google Sheets I love how it breaks down my entire finances…..
  14. [R101] 3/5 · US Functional but a pain to use: It allows me to view, edit and input data from any where with my phone but the ui for changing the formatting is unclear and some features seem to be missing compared to the browser and desktop versions. Overall it’s perfect for viewing and inputting data into your spreadsheets but you should setup your formatting before hand on a desktop computer instead of doing i
  15. [R11] 3/5 · US Hard To Download: We have our work shift schedule on sheets, we employees can view but cannot edit. Until this past week, when it clogged up on my phone. Trying to reinstall it involves trying to negotiate the minefield of apps for the OCD knuckle dragging community
  16. [R6] 3/5 · US The app is not great. Use your internet browser.: Sheets works great on a computer or laptop through an internet browser, but the app version sucks balls.
  17. [R9] 2/5 · US Can’t edit a sheet from my phone: UI is not good
  18. [R22] 1/5 · US Unoptimized for using!!: I’ve used sheets for 10+ years now but suddenly when I try it on iPhone and open the same sheet between turning my screen on and off it closes the sheet out and constantly the entire app it shut down and I reopen the sheet click on the box to edit and the synced with email notification blocks it for a full 5 seconds every time I reopen the sheet because it refuses to run i
  19. [R40] 1/5 · US App crashing: Within opening the app it is consistently crashing within around 30 seconds, making the app unusable.
  20. [R64] 1/5 · US Freezes or crashes on any even remotely complicated sheet.: I'm writing this review since I've spent the last 5 minutes trying to get a sheet to not immediately freeze so I can copy exactly 1 thing into a cell. It does this all the time on big sheets, freezing after a few minutes, or today, a few seconds, preventing me from doing anything without restarting the app.
  21. [R75] 1/5 · US Constantly crashes: The apps for iPhone and iPad are constantly crashing. I’m unable to update any data because it crashes so quickly.
  22. [R3] 1/5 · US Does not meet my basic needs: I can't edit with it because it simply doesn't have Arabic. I need the page layout to be right-to-left. · translated
  23. [R99] 1/5 · US Lack of basic option: It's 2026 and still, this app does not support Right-to-left layout. This is crazy!!!!
  24. [R1] 3/5 · US Support Dropdowns: Let me add dropdowns on this app. Frustrating having to go onto my computer to do so, especially when traveling.
  25. [R7] 2/5 · US Checkboxes: I can’t place an X or a check in the boxes. It’s really necessary.
  26. [R26] 1/5 · US No right click: Right click in iOS version only allows copy, paste, clear. Lack of all the functionality that’s in the right click menu in the browser version (i.e. Paste Special) makes the app useless.
  27. [R35] 1/5 · US Mobile Version - Much to be desired: Literally will wait until I have access to a desktop to use Sheet, Docs, Forms, or Slides. All of the mobile versions are barely the basics. Simple actions like adding checkboxes on the iPad app it can’t do. On an Android phone? No better. The row or column freezes are not easy to move or look at. Really hoping Google (or their AI persona I guess now. Still dis

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