Best 6 Spreadsheet Apps in 2026: Find the Right Fit

Introduction

Google Sheets is the best all-around spreadsheet app for most people, with collaboration tools, offline access, and support for Excel files. This roundup covers six Android and iOS apps for making, editing, sharing, and presenting spreadsheets. The right pick depends on your device and what you need beyond basic editing.

Quick comparison

Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Sheet, and WPS Office are office tools or suites. The two iOS picks focus more on spreadsheets. Offline use is specifically listed for Google Sheets and Zoho Sheet. Check each app’s current listing for prices and feature details.

1. Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheets

Best for: Familiar spreadsheet tools and templates.

Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheets lets Android users create and edit spreadsheets, charts, budgets, and project plans. Templates and calculation tools give you a starting point for common tasks, so you don’t have to build every sheet from scratch.

It’s a good fit if you already know Excel and want a dedicated spreadsheet app on your phone. Standout feature: templates for budgets and project plans.

2. Google Sheets

Best for: Collaboration and everyday shared spreadsheets.

Google Sheets lets you create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets, including offline. It can also open and save Excel files, which is handy when you share workbooks with people who use other tools.

For shared lists, plans, and work documents, the combination of collaboration and offline editing makes it a strong all-around choice. Standout feature: collaboration paired with offline editing.

3. Zoho Sheet: Spreadsheet App

Best for: Working across spreadsheet file formats.

Zoho Sheet: Spreadsheet App lets you create, edit, share, and collaborate on spreadsheets online or offline. It supports Excel and other spreadsheet formats, which is useful when files come from different sources.

That makes it a practical Android option for reviewing and editing workbooks on the go, without tying you to one file type. Standout feature: support for multiple spreadsheet formats.

4. WPS Office-PDF, Word, Sheet

Best for: Handling spreadsheets alongside other office files.

WPS Office-PDF, Word, Sheet is an office suite for creating and editing spreadsheets, documents, PDFs, and presentations. It may suit you if you’d rather handle several kinds of office work in one app.

Spreadsheets are part of a larger package here, rather than the app’s only focus. Standout feature: spreadsheet editing within a broader office suite.

5. Simple Spreadsheet:view & edit

Best for: Basic spreadsheet work on iPhone or iPad.

Simple Spreadsheet:view & edit lets you create sheets and import, view, and edit Excel workbooks. Its listed tools also include templates, sheet search, charts, PDF generation, and AirPrint support.

You can use it to edit data, then prepare the results to share or print. Standout feature: export sheets to PDF and print with AirPrint.

6. The Spreadsheet App - Sheets

Best for: Straightforward spreadsheet work on iOS.

The Spreadsheet App - Sheets focuses on basic spreadsheet functions and presenting data. Its description highlights a touch-oriented interface and calculation technology intended to make mobile work easier.

The feature description is less detailed than those for the other picks, so check the App Store listing to see whether it meets your needs. Standout feature: an interface designed for touch-based spreadsheet work.

How we picked these apps

We focused first on mobile spreadsheet creation and editing, then considered the different needs addressed by each app’s listed features. Platform availability matters too: four picks are for Android, and two are for iOS.

Where details were available, we looked at collaboration, offline access, file compatibility, templates, charts, and printing. These apps don’t all offer the same range of features. The list includes both spreadsheet-focused tools and a broader office suite.

Frequently asked questions

Can these apps open Excel files?

Google Sheets and Zoho Sheet explicitly list support for Excel files. Simple Spreadsheet also says it can import, view, and edit Excel workbooks. Check the current app listing for compatibility details.

Which apps work offline?

Google Sheets and Zoho Sheet explicitly list offline use. The descriptions provided don’t specify offline access for the other picks, so check their listings before relying on them without an internet connection.

Which app should I choose?

Choose based on your device and needs: Google Sheets for collaboration, Excel for templates, Simple Spreadsheet for iOS printing and PDF export, or WPS Office for several office file types in one app. Check current listings for compatibility and features before installing.

The verdict

Google Sheets is the strongest overall pick, thanks to its collaboration tools, offline use, and Excel file support. Microsoft Excel is a good runner-up if you want familiar tools and templates, while Zoho Sheet is suited to working across spreadsheet formats. On an iPhone or iPad, compare the two iOS picks. The leading Android options aren’t included for iOS here.