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Head-to-head

Numbers vs iSpreadsheet™

Numbers 4.6★ · Free to download 70
Winner Numbers
iSpreadsheet™ 4.5★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 50

Choose Numbers for a more feature-rich experience, but iSpreadsheet is simpler for basic tasks.

Full reviews: Numbers · iSpreadsheet™

Numbers offers a broader range of features and a more polished user experience compared to iSpreadsheet, which is more basic but easier to use for simple tasks. Users appreciate Numbers for its customization and interface, while many iSpreadsheet users find it frustrating due to ads and limited functionality.

Head to head

features edge: NumbersR2R17R32R61
Numbers Users appreciate Numbers for its extensive features and customization options, such as multiple tables and a clean interface R2R17R32.
iSpreadsheet™ iSpreadsheet is seen as very basic, with users noting it lacks essential features like printing and has limited functionality R61.
ease of use edge: iSpreadsheet™R12R40R45R63
Numbers Some users find Numbers confusing and not intuitive, especially if transitioning from Excel R12R40R45.
iSpreadsheet™ iSpreadsheet is noted for its straightforward interface, but many users are frustrated by constant interruptions and ads R63.
reliability tieR6R39R22R70
Numbers Numbers users report issues with syncing and bugs, leading to lost work R6R39R22.
iSpreadsheet™ iSpreadsheet has also faced reliability issues, with reports of crashes and data loss R70.
price/value edge: NumbersR3R55R61R88
Numbers Numbers is free and provides significant value with its features, though some users feel pressured by upsells R3R55.
iSpreadsheet™ iSpreadsheet is also free, but users feel it lacks value due to its limitations and ad interruptions R61R88.
support edge: NumbersR52R48R87R113
Numbers Users have reported difficulty in getting help with Numbers, but the app is generally well-supported by Apple R52R48.
iSpreadsheet™ iSpreadsheet users express frustration with the lack of support and broken links R87R113.
Pick Numbers if

you need a more feature-rich spreadsheet app and are willing to navigate some complexity.

Pick iSpreadsheet™ if

you want a simple, straightforward app for basic spreadsheet tasks without the need for advanced features.

Evidence note: While Numbers has a larger user base and more reviews, recent negative reviews highlight issues that may not reflect the overall experience.

Frequently asked

Is Numbers better than iSpreadsheet?
Yes, Numbers offers more features and customization options, making it a better choice for users needing advanced capabilities, while iSpreadsheet is simpler but limited R2R17R32R61.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Numbers 5/5 · US Better than Expected: After learning how to navigate through the chart’s various capabilities, this is definitely my favorite. I use excel for work. But Apple’s numbers is more user friendly.
  2. [R17] Numbers 5/5 · US Great Customization: My favorite feature that sets Numbers apart from other spreadsheet apps is the isolation of tables. You start with a blank canvas and can place and arrange individual tables anywhere on the page. It works very well with my way of thinking.
  3. [R32] Numbers 5/5 · US Better than Excel?: Is Numbers better than Excel is the real question. The software is great of course, it’s apple, but does it beat excel. That is tough. For what I do I find myself using numbers more than excel. But Im sure escaping the excel eco system is hard but worth it if you are an apple person, in my opinion.
  4. [R61] iSpreadsheet™ 1/5 · US Cannot print: Why would I use this program if I am unable to print out what I created?
  5. [R12] Numbers 3/5 · US Will Rather use EXCEL: Formulas work much better in Excel.
  6. [R40] Numbers 1/5 · US Confusing to use: I guess I need to know how to use this it was hard and very confusing I like using Excel.
  7. [R45] Numbers 3/5 · US Cross-over from Excel is painful: If you worked in Excel for 20 years, Numbers is a pain in the butt.
  8. [R63] iSpreadsheet™ 3/5 · US Good spreadsheet but it drives me nuts: Every time I try to use iSpreadsheet it prompts me for advertising preferences, write a review, ext, ext…. How can someone do anything technical on a spreadsheet if it’s constantly interrupting your work? I’ll probably delete it. Not worth the hassle.
  9. [R6] Numbers 3/5 · US I dont like using this for work: It’s slow and lags a lot, Ive had a lot of instances where the app doesn’t sync so I lose a lot of work.
  10. [R39] Numbers 3/5 · US I Want to Love It: Numbers has great features that are simply not found in Microsoft Excel, such as Categories and the ability to insert a Media Gallery. The app is easy to use. However… I frequently suffer spreadsheets crashing and becoming unstable, after which I’m unable to save, unable to close, unable to rename, and unable to type into. My Numbers files are not all that complicated. They ar
  11. [R22] Numbers 1/5 · US It Just Sucks (TM): Every day is a new bug discovery: each menu for setting a cell’s background color jumps around, one icon is purple for some reason, the app reloads every time I switch apps, scroll position keeps resetting. It’s embarrassing how little Apple cares about quality now. What a mess.
  12. [R70] iSpreadsheet™ 1/5 · US Lost all Data: App updated recently and I lost all my data
  13. [R3] Numbers 3/5 · US Multiple annoyances: Very annoying that you are forced to install every update very soon in order to continue using collaboration. Also annoying that subscription features keep getting put in your face when you are only using the “free” version.
  14. [R55] Numbers 2/5 · US Stop pushing in-app subscriptions please: This is a fine app and it works well. Apple nailed it long ago. What is disgraceful in my opinion is that they have chosen with this new version (which mostly isn’t) to bake upsells into the program in prominent places, in the pathetic pursuit of more subscription dollars. I have no interest in this “Creator Studio" thing, and really, that should be enou
  15. [R88] iSpreadsheet™ 2/5 · US Too many Ads: It is a simple spreadsheet, that is what I look for. I don’t like too many Ads. Also, the formulas are wrong. When the numbers in two cells are deleted. A formula that calculates for those cells still yields the previous result instead of zero.
  16. [R52] Numbers 1/5 · US Downloading appears to enroll you in a Creator Studio subscription: I started Numbers 14, and was met with a message that it would not be supported much longer, plus a referral to the App Store. I found version 15 of Numbers and download link. I used the link, but now it appears that I have become an unwitting subscriber that I either don’t want or have already licensed. Naturally, there is no
  17. [R48] Numbers 3/5 · US Difficult to share: Constantly needs updating to share files. Sharing is challenging.
  18. [R87] iSpreadsheet™ 3/5 · GB Currently full of errors: Has always worked great and been really useful but after the recent update it keeps crashing and there’s no other way to get in touch! The app support button on here leads to an error page.
  19. [R113] iSpreadsheet™ 1/5 · US Is it usable w/ current iOS?: No update in two years. Support link is not functional.

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