| Core Identity |
| Developer | Google LLC | Microsoft Corporation | Zoho Corporation | Apple | monday.com Ltd. | Notion Labs, Incorporated | Smartsheet Inc. | Formagrid | Coda Project, Inc |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity | Business | Productivity | Business | Productivity | Productivity |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 1,741,714 | 1,395,234 | 881 | 201,144 | 45,884 | 82,804 | 112,997 | 24,450 | 238 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2014 | Mar 27, 2014 | Mar 8, 2021 | Apr 1, 2010 | Oct 10, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | Oct 18, 2012 | Sep 16, 2014 | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Last Updated | May 4, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | mixed | mixed | - | mixed | negative | - | - | - |
| Score | 55/100 | 45/100 | 65/100 | - | 48/100 | 35/100 | - | - | - |
| Praises | - Core spreadsheet functionality provides a reliable alternative to desktop software for personal and professional organization
| - Core spreadsheet functionality provides reliable utility for personal finance and medication tracking
| - Broad feature set provides a viable alternative to established office productivity suites
| - | - Project Management Utility
| - Relational database structure provides powerful organization for personal and professional knowledge management
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| Complaints | - Application instability and frequent crashes during spreadsheet editing sessions disrupt user workflows on mobile devices
| - Cumbersome authentication and security protocols block access for legitimate paying subscribers
| - Unstable file saving processes post-update cause data loss and user frustration
| - | | - Frequent app crashes and UI freezing during text editing sessions on mobile devices
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| Requests | - Advanced editing controls including table creation and row management are needed for mobile productivity
| - Simplified login and authentication processes to allow faster access to personal files
| - Unified mobile application architecture to consolidate multiple office productivity tools
| - | - | - Toggle switch to disable or hide AI features from the primary interface
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Workspace integration drives high-frequency session usage
- Real-time collaboration creates sticky team-based network effects
| - Ecosystem network effects driven by Microsoft 365 integration
- Industry-standard formatting tools for professional financial modeling
| - Zia AI assistant automates complex analysis tasks, increasing switching costs
- Privacy-first model differentiates from ad-supported productivity tools
- Integration with Zoho Office Suite enables cross-app data workflows
| - | - Highly intuitive visual UI
- Powerful low-code customization
- Strong AI agent ecosystem
| - Relational database engine enables complex knowledge management systems
- Template library lowers barrier to entry for new users
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| Weaknesses | - Frequent mobile crashes during complex editing sessions
- Feature parity gap compared to web version
| - Premium-tier pricing above category median
- Persistent configuration loops and crash reports post-update
| - Unstable file-save logic causes data loss post-update
- Limited support for open document formats hinders professional adoption
- Printing functionality restricted to the first sheet
| - | - Poor mobile app feature parity
- Recurring technical bugs
- Lack of billing transparency
| - Mobile app crashes during long editing sessions
- Forced AI elements disrupt core UI
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| Pricing | freemium | subscription | freemium | free | subscription | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Intense | Active | Maintenance | Intense | - | Active | Intense | Intense | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, ~7d avg | 5 versions, ~12d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~59d avg | 5 versions | - | 5 versions, ~5d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions |
