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Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor vs Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 4.5★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel 4.8★ · Free to download 80

Microsoft Excel is the better choice for most users due to its superior functionality, reliability, and broader feature set, despite some mobile app limitations and subscription requirements.

Full reviews: Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor · Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel, with its extensive features and established reputation, generally outperforms Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor, which struggles with basic functionality, saving, and printing. While both apps have free aspects, Excel's paid tiers offer a more robust and reliable experience, whereas the free Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor often frustrates users with its limitations and bugs.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Microsoft ExcelR3R7R19R21
Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor Users of Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor report that it offers only basic spreadsheet capabilities, lacking features like bolding, highlighting, and a variety of chart types, including pie charts R7R19. Some users find it difficult to perform simple tasks like editing selections for charts or basic math R3. Advanced features like sharing or exporting spreadsheets are also reported as missing R21.
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel users praise its powerful capabilities for managing data, creating shopping lists, recipes, checklists, and charts . However, the mobile app version is noted to have limitations compared to the desktop version, such as missing VBA macros, certain keyboard shortcuts, and difficulty with copy/paste or moving cell boundaries R63R69R72R75. Some users also report issues with features like Copilot .
Ease of Use edge: Microsoft ExcelR3R9R12R32
Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Some users find it very easy to navigate and use , while others describe it as confusing, difficult to maneuver, not user-friendly, or complicated R3R9R12R32. Specific complaints include needing to click precisely inside a cell to edit its content and issues with basic commands like deleting rows R12.
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel is generally considered easy to use by long-time users who appreciate its ability to simplify work . However, some mobile users find the app clunky, non-intuitive, and difficult to use, especially on iPad, with issues like hidden menu elements and overridden keyboard shortcuts R63. Signing in frequently is also a common frustration .
Reliability and Performance tieR6R16R18R50
Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor has significant reliability issues. Users report that spreadsheets and edits often do not save, leading to data loss R18. The app can run slow, fail to open certain formats, or simply not work R50R52. One user even reported an entire excel sheet disappearing R16. There are also complaints about inability to sign up or log in due to email issues R6.
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel also faces reliability challenges on mobile. Users report the app freezing, crashing frequently, and losing data, especially on iPadOS . Issues include files not loading or syncing properly with desktop versions, and toolbars disappearing R69.
Price/Value edge: Microsoft ExcelR4R20R25R48
Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor is advertised as free, which some users appreciate R20. However, many templates are VIP and require a subscription R52. There are complaints about unwanted auto-renewing weekly subscriptions without notification R54 and the app pushing for reviews aggressively R4R48.
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel is free to download, but many features, especially editing, require a paid subscription R69. Users express frustration over needing to pay for features that were once free on desktop R25. Some users also report issues accessing premium features even after purchasing a subscription .
Printing and Exporting tieR10R13R21R64
Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor Users of Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor report significant problems with printing and exporting. Many state they cannot print spreadsheets at all R10R13 or cannot share/export them, limiting their use to within the app R21.
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel users also encounter issues with printing and exporting on the mobile app. Several reviews mention the inability to export to PDF or print files, with some updates reportedly disabling these functionalities completely R64.
Pick Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor if

You need a very basic, free spreadsheet viewer and editor for simple tasks and are willing to tolerate significant limitations, potential bugs, and aggressive review prompts R7R20R48.

Pick Microsoft Excel if

You require a powerful, feature-rich spreadsheet application for professional or complex personal use, are already familiar with Excel's desktop version, and are willing to pay for a subscription to access full functionality, despite some mobile app frustrations .

Evidence note: Reviews for Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor are fewer and often contain very short, non-descriptive feedback or are in other languages, making detailed analysis challenging. Microsoft Excel has a much larger volume of reviews, offering a more comprehensive picture, though many negative reviews focus on mobile app specific issues compared to the desktop version.

Frequently asked

Can I print documents from Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor?
No, many users report that Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor does not allow printing spreadsheets, with some finding no option to print or export files from the app R10R13R21.
Does Microsoft Excel mobile app have all the features of the desktop version?
No, users frequently report that the Microsoft Excel mobile app is missing many simple or advanced features found in the desktop version, such as VBA macros, certain keyboard shortcuts, and full functionality for tasks like copying, pasting, or moving cell boundaries R63R69R72R75.
Is Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor truly free?
While Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor is advertised as free, users report that many templates are labeled as 'VIP' and require a subscription, and some have experienced unwanted auto-renewing weekly subscriptions without clear notification R20R52R54.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US confusing: when writing a chart you can't just simply highlight something and edit that selection. The whole thing must be highlighted and you have to edit that entire section
  2. [R7] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 2/5 · US Ehh: It’s not horrible but you can only do a basic spreadsheet. I can’t use the bold feature, can’t highlight etc…its just the most basic spreadsheet you can think of so its better than nothing
  3. [R19] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US charts: There need to be more charts that i can use theres not even. a pie chart
  4. [R21] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US App it’s ok: The app its ok the only thing you can’t share or export you’re spreadsheets. It’s only available on the app.
  5. [R9] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US Finally found a spreadsheet!: It's a bit difficult to manuver but hopefully I will be able to relearn how to do it with this software.
  6. [R12] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US Not friendly use: Not friendly use , becase I have to click specifically inside the cell to change the cell's contain
  7. [R32] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US complicated: too complicated unlike microsoft
  8. [R6] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US Its great but…: Its great but didn’t allow me sign up enabling me use across multiple devices
  9. [R16] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US Waste app ever: I am working at a corporate company and I using this excel sheet for the past six months. When I today when I checked this app to process the details and I need to send it to my boss now I am checking it. There was not even a excel sheet. What the hell should I do when my boss asks.
  10. [R18] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 3/5 · US Disappointed: I really wanted to love this app. It has a really nice, simple and clean layout that I really enjoyed. However, I kept making spreadsheets or edits to my spreadsheets that did not save. I had to delete the app.
  11. [R50] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US can't open xls. xlsx formats from mac os: can't open xls, xlsx formats from mac os.
  12. [R4] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 2/5 · US Annoying: I would write a good review but I haven’t been using it for 10 minutes and it’s asked me to review it 3 times.
  13. [R20] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 5/5 · US good and free: its good and free like the real xl but free
  14. [R25] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US No need for subscription: I been using microsoft excel on computers all my life. It used to be free not sure when it change but I'm definately not paying for something that used to be free.
  15. [R48] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US una ladilla: piden calificacion cada 5 minutos, del resto todo ok.
  16. [R10] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 2/5 · US I can't print that spreadsheet: How do you print the spreadsheet?
  17. [R13] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US I just want to print somethin: I tried top print a spreadsheet from an attachment. My mac always printed before now it's decided i have choose an app. Go to app store. I did and there no way for me print what I want. It says select an app and I click that and this thing doesn't even show a choice. Why is everythig so convoluted and difficult to use. It want to know who I am a teacher profession
  18. [R64] Microsoft Excel 1/5 · US Poor: Can’t export to pdf nor print file
  19. [R63] Microsoft Excel 3/5 · US Almost the Excel I know for my PC: Microsoft deliberately makes using this software on an iPad more difficult and less efficient. Some basic, non complicated features, like holding control to select multiple cells, are not available. Lots of things like that which are just strange not to allow and really destroy efficiency. Overall I can still get the job done, it just feels intentionally limit
  20. [R69] Microsoft Excel 3/5 · US Typical Microsoft: Does not support vba macros Does not support editing without paying Wow i can see my data but….. Sometimes the bottom and top toolbars disappears when you scroll down and you have to hit fx to get it back or scroll up. This is not always convenient. This is cumbersome and can lead to errors
  21. [R72] Microsoft Excel 3/5 · US App is missing a lot of functionality: App for Excel is missing many simple features that are in the desktop version.
  22. [R75] Microsoft Excel 3/5 · US So close but not quite there yet: I like using the app on my M4 IPad Pro, however, I wish Microsoft would give it the full functionality we get on windows PCs
  23. [R52] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US Not what i expected lol: Runs slow; 98% of the template are VIP (so you ultimately have to pay a subscription); And the 2 or 3 "free templates" do not upload. Nothing went right.
  24. [R54] Spreadsheet-xlsx&csv editor 1/5 · US Weekly subscription without consent: Automatic renewal with no notification, a thief. · translated

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store