Google Sheets

Spreadsheet work on Android

Google Sheets is a mobile spreadsheet app for creating, editing and sharing tables, budgets, lists and other data-led documents. It suits people who need to check figures away from a desk, as well as teams working on the same file from different locations. Documents can be opened on Android and continued elsewhere through Google’s wider Workspace environment.

Useful for shared documents

The app’s main strength is shared editing. Several people can work in one spreadsheet, with changes appearing as they are made and comments helping keep discussions alongside the relevant cells. Sheets also supports Microsoft Excel files, making it practical for users who receive spreadsheets created in another office suite.

Offline editing is available for times when a connection is unavailable, with changes syncing again when access returns. Automatic saving and version history provide a way to review earlier states of a document rather than relying on manually saved copies.

What the mobile version is like

Sheets adapts a fairly involved desktop task to a phone or tablet interface. Basic data entry, formatting and formula work are accessible from the screen, while zooming and a formula bar help with larger tables. It remains more comfortable for substantial spreadsheets on a tablet or computer, but the Android app handles quick updates, checks and smaller workbooks well.

Scale and suitability

With a 4.45 rating from more than 1.3 million reviews and 1,000,000,000+ installs, Google Sheets is a well-established choice for personal and collaborative spreadsheet work. It is developed by Google LLC and belongs to the Productivity category. Choose it if you want cloud-connected files and straightforward sharing; users who only need a simple offline calculator or note pad may find it more than they need.