Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style work management platform for projects, portfolios and processes at scale.
Paid SubscriptionFrom $9/user/mo30-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
What is Numbers?
Apple's free spreadsheet app with polished templates and real-time collaboration Numbers, listed on the App Store as “Numbers: Make Spreadsheets”, is Apple Inc.’s spreadsheet app.
Our verdict
Numbers is free, beautifully designed and genuinely capable - templates, pivot tables, interactive charts and real-time collaboration - making it the easiest spreadsheet recommendation for anyone on Apple devices.
Full review
Numbers, listed on the App Store as “Numbers: Make Spreadsheets”, is Apple Inc.’s spreadsheet app. It is completely free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, and a web version, Numbers for iCloud, runs in a browser.
Numbers leans into presentation: Apple-designed templates cover budgets, invoices, checklists and more, and sheets can mix tables, charts, text and images on a free-form canvas. Pivot tables and categories help summarize and group data, and interactive charts turn results into visuals. Real-time collaboration lets several people edit the same spreadsheet at once across Apple devices and the web, documents sync through iCloud, and Microsoft Excel files import and export cleanly.
Since January 2026, Apple has offered an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription that adds premium content and AI features across Numbers, Pages, Keynote and Freeform, plus Apple’s pro apps. Creator Studio costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year with a 1-month free trial; students
Numbers, listed on the App Store as “Numbers: Make Spreadsheets”, is Apple Inc.’s spreadsheet app. It is completely free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, and a web version, Numbers for iCloud, runs in a browser.
Numbers leans into presentation: Apple-designed templates cover budgets, invoices, checklists and more, and sheets can mix tables, charts, text and images on a free-form canvas. Pivot tables and categories help summarize and group data, and interactive charts turn results into visuals. Real-time collaboration lets several people edit the same spreadsheet at once across Apple devices and the web, documents sync through iCloud, and Microsoft Excel files import and export cleanly.
Since January 2026, Apple has offered an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription that adds premium content and AI features across Numbers, Pages, Keynote and Freeform, plus Apple’s pro apps. Creator Studio costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year with a 1-month free trial; students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year, and a new Mac or iPad purchase includes 3 months free. The Numbers app itself remains free without it.
Numbers is the natural spreadsheet choice for people already using Apple devices who want good-looking results without paying for a subscription. There are no Windows or Android apps, so mixed-platform teams will need to rely on the iCloud web version.
Who it's for
Best for
- Mac
- iPhone and iPad users who want a free
- polished spreadsheet app
- People who care about presentation-quality charts and layouts
Not ideal for
- Windows or Android users (no native apps
- web version only)
- Teams standardized on non-Apple collaboration stacks
How we tested
We researched Numbers in October 2026 using the official App Store listing and iTunes data, Apple's official Apple Creator Studio page, and Apple's official support, privacy and terms pages. No hands-on testing was performed.
At a glance
| Pricing | Free+Paid |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), macOS |
| API | No |
| Company | Apple Inc. |
| Apps Insight Score | 46/100 |
| Implementation | Easy |
| Learning curve | Beginner |
Why this app scored 46/100
Editorial Review 28/30
- Product quality 8/10 8/10
- Ease of use 5/5 5/5
- Feature depth 5/5 5/5
- Innovation 5/5 5/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 6/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge not installed 0/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Provided 2/2
- Terms of service published Provided 1/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Provided 2/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 9/20
- Detailed description 214 words 2/3
- Screenshots 2 screenshots 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 4 items 1/2
- Feature list 6 items 1/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 2 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 3/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 0 days ago 3/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
Editorial points are assigned by AppsInsight editors and cannot be purchased or influenced.
Built for
Use case
Document management
How Numbers compares
| Feature | Numbers | Smartsheet | Airtable | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | Free+Paid | Free+Paid |
| Starting price | — | From $9/user/mo | From $20/seat/mo | From $7 |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | Yes (30 days) | No | Yes (14 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), macOS | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Best for | Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a free, polished spreadsheet app People who care about presentation-quality charts and layouts | Teams whose shared spreadsheets have become fragile project trackers Project and PMO teams needing Gantt, dashboards and automations Enterprises that need SSO, governance and portfolio tooling Spreadsheet-comfortable teams that want structure without retraining | Operations, content teams, light CRM | Teams of any size that collaborate on spreadsheets daily Individuals and small businesses that need a free, capable spreadsheet Organizations already on Google Workspace Analysts who want AI help building and filling spreadsheets Mixed environments that exchange Excel files with partners |
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Key features
Apple-designed templates
Start from polished templates for budgets, invoices, checklists and more.
Pivot tables and categories
Summarize, group and rearrange data with built-in pivot tables and categories.
Interactive charts
Turn data into interactive 2D and 3D charts on a free-form canvas that mixes tables, text and images.
Real-time collaboration
Edit the same spreadsheet with others at the same time across Mac, iPhone, iPad and the web.
iCloud sync and web access
Documents stay up to date across devices, with Numbers for iCloud available in any browser.
Excel import and export
Open Microsoft Excel files and export to Excel, CSV or PDF.
Key benefits
- Start free on any Mac, iPhone or iPad
- Turn raw data into polished, presentation-ready sheets and charts
- Collaborate in real time across Apple devices and the web
- Open and share Excel files when you need to
Pricing
Free+Paid
Numbers
$0 /mo
$0 billed annually
- Full spreadsheet app; Free on Mac iPhone iPad and the web
Apple Creator Studio (optional)
$12.99 /mo
$129/year billed annually
- Premium content and AI features in Numbers Pages Keynote and Freeform; Includes Apple pro apps; 1-month free trial; Students and educators pay $2.99/mo
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free on Mac, iPhone, iPad and the web
- Polished Apple-designed templates and interactive charts
- Real-time collaboration and iCloud sync built in
- Pivot tables included at no cost
Cons
- Apple devices only - no Windows or Android apps
- Premium templates and AI features require the optional Apple Creator Studio subscription
Screenshots & media
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Frequently asked questions
Is Numbers free?
Yes. Numbers is free on Mac, iPhone, iPad and the web via Numbers for iCloud. Since January 2026, an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription adds premium content and AI features for $12.99 per month or $129 per year, with a 1-month free trial.
Can Numbers open Excel files?
Yes. Numbers imports and exports Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and also exports to CSV and PDF.
Does Numbers work on Windows?
There are no Windows or Android apps. On other platforms, you can use Numbers for iCloud in a web browser.
How much does Apple Creator Studio cost?
Creator Studio is $12.99 per month or $129 per year with a 1-month free trial. Students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year, and a new Mac or iPad purchase includes 3 months free.