2017-06-10
Best spreadsheet
I love this app ! So simple to use! Don't ever leave me!!!
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#17 in Top Paid iPad Apps > Business
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Description
Designed from the ground up for optimal use of the touch interface, Discount spreadsheet has the number crunching power you need and doesn't make you jump through hoops to use it.
Our expanded keyboard keeps the operator and number keys available so you don't have to switch back and forth to write an equation.
Capabilities include formula dragging, limited graphing, sorting, freezing headers, and import/export of csv files for compatibility with many other spreadsheet programs.
Has built-in support for the following functions, with more to come in future updates!
SIN, COS, TAN, ASIN, ACOS, ATAN, RADIANS, DEGREES, SUM, PROD, SUMIF, FACT, MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE, STDEV, SQRT, EXP, LN, LOG, IF, ABS, PMT, MIN, MAX
What's New in Version 6.3
Bug fixes and iPad Pro layout.
Seller
Name
Luminant Software, Inc
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
6.3
Size
3.8 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 8.0 or later
Devices
iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
3.5 of 5 (317 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2016-12-14
Great basic spreadsheet app
I've been using this app for years for my monthly budget tracking and many other things. It works great!
2016-10-29
Great Spreadsheet
Works well for me. I use it to keep up with health issues, and for keeping up with some business interests.
2016-05-16
What a tablet spreadsheet should be
A maximum of data with a minimum of interface, no wasted screen space.
2016-05-14
Excellent App
I don't know how I ran my business before this app. On the go spreadsheet! It's great. Extremely reliable never buggy. One of the best apps out there.
2016-02-06
Recommend This!
I love this spreadsheet. I'm using it for my budget, and by going to the Luminant website, I was able to find easy-to-follow instructions to highlight the cells in various colors. Also found other helpful instructions. Good job!
2015-12-26
Handy tool.
Great tool for work, home or hobbies. Thanks for this solid app.
2015-11-20
Ray
Great app use it everyday keeps track of hours worked tells me totals for the day the week if I'm short or over hours
2015-11-01
engineer
The text is too small. Why was it changed? It wasn't broken.
2015-10-31
Problems with Attaching Files to IPad 4 to Email
The app itself works fine but it is a struggle attaching spreadsheets to email using the IPad 4. After opening email, there is no attachment or cursor available to open the keyboard. You have to go to the reference line and only there can you get to the keyboard; but it is not available at the address line since the cursor will not work there. To get around this, you have to type something additional on the reference line, click send about 4 times to get the cursor at the address line and also to get the attachments to appear. You can then type the email address and send. Seriously, there must be a better way. The email function works perfectly on the iPad mini. Both devices have the most recent iOS 9 updates.Now it is two updates later and problem still is not fixed😰😰😰
2015-10-25
Character errors
Latest update has problem when typing "9 0 . , = " . Typing 9 prints as "8", all others print as ":"
2015-10-24
Great Spreadsheet
Good and reliable
2015-10-22
Latest Update Needs Some Bug Removal
When you tap the number 9 on the numerical keyboard it displays 8 and counts it as 8. When you tap = on the numerical keyboard it displays :
You should check your work prior to releasing such a flawed update.
2015-10-21
Awesome App
Keeps track of my income and expenses via checking account. Easy access, nice user interface and totally free.
Kudos!
2015-08-24
Easy to use
The spreadsheet was easy to use. One thing I would like is to "Protect Cells" and or the Sheet. Since this platform is "Touch" activated, it is sometimes too easy to accidentally corrupt Data while "Using" the sheet. Also, "vlookup" function would be convenient.
2015-08-24
Simple to learn and does the job.
For the past month or so I have been struggling with various spreadsheet apps. Many of them have serious bugs that render them either difficult to use or just plain useless. This one does the job and does it easily and well. I have no need of complex calculations but just need a spreadsheet for basic arithmetical tasks, and this one serves my purposes. Thanks!
Still liking it after many years.
2015-07-27
Love it!
It does everything I need it to do, although all I use it for is my checking.
2015-06-03
Great app
Easy to use. Works with Dropbox. It shows an alpha keyboard and a numbers & symbols keyboard that makes entering cells painless!
Thank you!
2015-04-04
Excellent!
Easy to and so handy for simple spreadsheets.
2015-01-23
It work
I like this spreadsheet it work ok
2015-01-17
Works well
I use it to organize work info. Does a fine job.
2015-01-05
Great App
I tested out the free version for more than a year to see what bugs it had. But I never had an issue with any iOS updates or app updates. The app is easy to use and works great.
2015-01-02
Great app
Great, simple to use spreadsheet. Love the ability to freeze headings and to copy and paste formulas.
2014-12-26
Works as promised!
You've done a great job. In fact, I'm using it for multiple inventory programs, on my mobile phone, for an independent restaurantuer. One functionality that would help me complete an inventory faster would be to have a scanner function added it to your search screen. Great job, otherwise! Signed a satisfied user.
2014-12-18
Great app
I usually wait a few days testing a free version before upgrading. But I upgraded immediately. This was exactly what I needed and it's so simple to use. Love it!
2014-12-10
Just upgraded
Loved free version. Showing loyalty by upgrading. Easy to use. Great for storing info & sorting data on my phone.
2014-12-08
Great app!
Everything I need.
2014-12-02
Discount Spreadsheet
It's ok if you know very little about spreadsheets but it had very few needed options.
2014-11-25
Really good!
Does everything I wanted from app
2014-11-22
I love it.
A bare-bones spreadsheet. Very useful, easy to use and efficient. I'd rate it 5 stars if it was without the minor bugs.
2014-11-03
Big Error - Please Fix Cause I Love This App Except For This!
I love this app, & I've tried a lot of different spreadsheet programs. By far, this is the most intuitive. But since the last update, sometimes I'll type in a field and it shows up in two fields to the right of where I wanted it. Can you please fix this? Thanks!
2014-10-31
Very Useful
It doesn't feel like Excel, it isn't as versatile as Excel but the price is great and the functionality is great. It's a fine addition to my more serious Ipad apps.
2014-10-24
No access to old spreadsheets
After using the free version for years, I upgraded, but now I do not have access to 50 old and complex spreadsheets created under free version. Looks like I have two versions loaded now, and they do not know about one another's spreadsheets. Upgraded by clicking "upgrade" in the free version.
2014-10-14
Happier now with Version 5.0.3
The option for a larger keyboard in Landscape mode is much appreciated. And lately there haven't been crashes upon saving a file like I had initially after this app was optimized for IOS 8. Glad to see someone was listening and I look forward to all things new and improved in this app.
2014-10-14
Discount spreadsheet
.....is well worth the price
2014-10-10
FISCAL SANITY
This app had restored fiscal sanity by allowing me to enter all my financial transactions onto a spreadsheet and really see what is going on. I can plan and forecast with impunity! So great, really, so great...
2014-10-08
Mr.
I can't email this app no more
Yyyyyyyy?
2014-09-30
Great Little App!
Great little app for quick spreadsheet needs.
2014-09-06
Great app
Nice simple way to do things like banking; however, I would like to see some simple templates like for banking and other things to make it easier to use.
2014-07-13
Terrible
Piece of crap App. Difficult to use and control input. Waste of time and energy.
2014-03-21
Handy app
I use this app a lot at work it's not excel.
2013-12-26
Discount Spreadsheet
Great spreadsheet for the money. Can adjust column width, cell height, does sorts, cut & paste and etc..
2013-12-26
Great, fast spreadsheet
I love this app and use it on both the iPad and the iPhone. There's a brief learning curve as you accustom yourself to the interface, but it's quick and efficient to work with, once you're used to it.
Three wishes:
1) date math!
2) syncing between devices
3) password protect individual files/worksheets.
The developer has responded quickly and considerately the couple times I've reached out to him.
If it would do date math, I'd be able to use it for even more.
2013-10-02
Useless
No instructions = no use.
2013-09-18
I5
Would be better if you could freeze cells. Much too difficult to keep track of multi columns or rows on a small screen if you have to keep scrolling back and forth.
2013-08-31
Good Spreadsheet for Low Price!
First, we have to realize that the Apple "Numbers" spreadsheet has hidden flawed logic and MAY NOT ADD CORRECTLY! So kudos to the Luminant Spreadsheet for being able to SUM correctly. All users of the Apple Numbers program must port over their data and build new formulas in order to have reliable SUM calculation! We can trust this Luminant spreadsheet, and cannot trust the Apple product.
2013-08-10
Great, easy to use
This serves my purposes well, and is a great little app for relatively simple spreadsheets.
My ONLY issue is that formatting for colors vs numbers should not undo each other. Color formatting should not affect current number formatting, and vice versa... instead of over-writing what's already in place.
2013-08-09
Discount spreadsheet
It is a total waste of money. Savvy yourself the trouble and do not get it
2013-08-02
Great App
Does plenty. Lots of useful functions. Same formula structure as Excel. Lacks most of the non-essential bells and whistles (thankfully). Simple, thorough, without being complex. Paid the $1.99 to eliminate ads n get another row on screen. Only negative - large spreadsheets take more time loading.
2013-04-28
Great but....
Absolutely a Great little spreadsheet app overall. I have been using it for 2 months now to track my mileage.
Improvements I would like: Having a DATE format would be helpful. Being able to lock rows and columns would help too. That way I could keep my headers visible on the small iPhone screen while I scrolled around.
2013-04-25
Wow
I'm impressed! So easy to use!
I've done extensive programming in the past, on Lotus 123. I understand fully the capabilities of spread sheet software. This spread sheet is just the way it should be. Simple to use. Easy to get around. Easy to adapt too. I cannot say enough good things about this software. I used it for work and in one day I knew that it was a no brainer to spend $1.99 to purchase this.
Keep up the good work computer programmer(s).
2013-02-14
Be Careful
If you upgrade from free to the no ad version you lose all your previously saved files. Not a good upgrade feature. Other than that, the sheet functions ok. Correction! The existing files are not lost. They remain accessible by the free version and can be transferred to the no ad version by using the "File / Open in another application" function. Sorry.
2013-02-10
How can you go wrong for $2.
Does the job for me - allows me to do simple data manipulation and printing from spreadsheet. If you use an external keyboard, it is even better!
(Be sure to see reviews for previous versions!)
2013-01-10
Spredsheet
Great program, easy to use. I would like see be able to use a smaller key board and number key that shows when you tap a key. The use of print preview would be nice.
2013-01-06
Excellent utility, simple to use
Provides good functionality for creating simple spreadsheets. I like that I can export and import to Excel using email. Best to use in portrait mode on the iPad.
I would like to see a smaller keyboard so you could see more of the spreadsheet. You could switch between the numbers and the alphabet. Have a setting to keep the large keyboard.
Would also like more formatting like commas in numbers and number of decimal places.
2013-01-01
Great for what it is.
For a mobile phone spreadsheet, this works great. I would like to see more cell formatting options in the future, but there is always room for improvement.
2012-12-21
No Better than free SpreadSheet
This would be much better app if it were easy to import sheets from the free version into the $1.99 version. Having to redo a sheet over is a downer. Also, the listed price is not the price charged. I’m not sure how that worked, but at any price this App is a waste of money. It doesn’t do anything that the free version doesn’t do.
2012-12-13
Good Simple Spreadsheet
As a retired Microsoft Excel applications programmer, I can say that this is a fairly good App for the money for simple, non-critical calculations and data that are non-sensitive and don't require security protocols. As compared to a full-fledged Microsoft Excel software design, users should be aware that extremely sophisticated use should be reserved for computers connected to a network that performs daily backups. I've worked for engineers who failed to observe that rule, which cost the organization millions of dollars!
2012-12-05
Very Good Spreadsheet
Does what it should. Would like to be able to freeze the first column so the title could be read across the row. Also the email feature does not transfer formulas, only the current value. These are small issues.
I have used spreadsheets for years for budgets and financial planning.
2012-11-27
Twobizzybz
Great app! Would like to see a password on this as I have my entire budget and life information on my iPad using this app!
Would like to see the formatting to be saved .
2012-10-11
Great app for the money
This one did just what I wanted. I made up a quick sheet to calculate my driving costs. Easy stuff. A couple of minor gripes that should make this a little better:
1. When I upgraded from the freebie version, the paid version would could not find the files I created with the freebie. I was able to workaround with the file sharing capability within iTunes.. but this was still kind of a pain. The "upgrade" should have recognized the files already saved on my phone.
2. A cell should open "blank" without the = sign.
Other than that, this one is a great value. Easy to use on the iPhone, and handy as heck!
2012-09-03
Ok to use but pretty cumbersome
Don't really care for the interface, but for $1.99 I'm not going to complain too much. I would like to see a "RMB" button on the keyboard screen or at the top by the graph button. The menu should be less sucky. How bout some icons rather than using text in a rectangle.
2012-08-16
Great spreadsheet
Definitely room for improvement formatting-wise, but I find it very helpful. I use this app mostly as a planner for my ever-changing appointment based schedule.
**I haven't used this app's calculation and formula abilities**
Ideas: text color options, templates, cell borders, and a format painter.
2012-07-01
Awesome app
So far this app has met my needs but beware----when you upgrade you will lose the information you entered in the free version. It's worth just buying it because once you pass the learning curve of how to navigate the app you will love it.
2012-05-28
A novice could use it.
I have a small service based business. I use this app to keep track of individual client revenue. Beats having to write it down. I am on the move all day, and I use my iphone for as many things as I can. This eliminates having to have a log with me.
2012-04-15
Great for on the go
I truly have no issues with the app. Granted - if you go in expecting full Excel functionality, you very likely will be disappointed. But - for on the go, on the spot spreadsheet work, it is a great tool.
2012-04-04
Unhappy with the save function
The cosmetic appearance of the spreadsheet is exceptable the interface appears to be workable however one major flaw exists. After making my entries and formatting the spreadsheet I did a save of the spreadsheet. However when I reopened the saved spreadsheet not all of the changes were recorded correctly. The save results appears to be inconsistent. The use of this spreadsheet is very frustrating. Every time I close the application and reopen it I have to reinstall my previous changes. This is not acceptable.
2012-02-25
Not bad... It's a work in progress
I gave it a three because it's functional, it works as advertised, and the price ain't too bad.
At some point I would like to see text related functions (Lookups, find, length, left, right, mid).
Also, there's a lot of real estate... You should make this "look nicer". Color schemes, tabs and icons instead of lists would make a world of difference. Black and white does the job, but c'mon guys... It's an iPad!
2012-01-05
Just what I needed
Just right for working with a few numbers. Try the free version then upgrade to this one when you see how good it is,
2011-12-23
Excellent app! Just what I needed!
So far it's perfect for my needs and use it all the time! I give 5 stars for the following features:
* Ease of use
* User friendly interface
* UI design
* Features offered
* Intuitiveness
I mainly use this app for quick data entry to keep track of items, compute totals, etc, when shopping or basic record keeping. I'm the type of person that deletes apps with poor design especially if I have to spend more than 10 minutes learning how to use it. I did not at all struggle with using the app and I was productive immediately after downloading the app. I also like the import/export feature of files via web browser. Overall, I'm very impressed, look forward to more updates, and highly recommend it!
2011-11-26
Nice App!
I was looking for a simple to use spreadsheet app to use to keep track of some numbers at work. This app does that perfectly. I *love* the feature that gives an example on how to use the functions. It would be nice to know what each of the functions are actually used for though. Definitely worth the money for the paid app.
2011-11-18
Needs more
I have both this and the free version, the free version seems to do more. Like view horizontally and more formatting options, but the ads get in the way. I bought it thinking it would be the same but without the ads. Hopefully they will update soon.
2011-10-22
Pretty Cool
I am kind of a spreadsheet fan, having been using them in business and at home since the days of Syncalc in the early eighties. I just wanted a simple and easy to use spreadsheet for my household budget on my iPad, and this is it! Very happy.
2011-10-21
Not what I expected
As a standalone app where you're going to create the spreadsheet and use it within the app I'm sure it's fine, but I was hoping that you could import/export excel files in format. The app will only let you do that for files with a .csv extension. That erases all previous formatting on the file. So, whether you want to import or export your file expect it to be just text data by the time it gets to you computer or smartphone. Please fix that. This app has potential.
2011-10-08
Sometimes you just need a simple table...
I have a couple of golf scorecard apps but those free apps tend to crash. So far, this app is a very nice alternative, and a flexible one too. Since golf scores are single digit, it's nice to be able to grab a column and shrink it to size. I customize columns that I want to use. I'm starting to see this app as something to use for a lot of things. BEST OF ALL, it hasn't crashed yet. I've no regrets getting this simple spreadsheet app. I agree with the others however that it is annoying to have the "equal sign" pre-filled on each cell. Each cell should start off blank IMHO.
2011-10-03
It works!
Tried many other "spreadsheet" and "office" apps and spent a ton of money just to find or that my .csv backup files I send to myself via email either will not open in the app or the file is loaded stupidly! So after all that I get this dumb looking little spreadsheet app for free and guess what? IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY!!! So I upgraded it and I'm all happy now. (wish I could get all my money back on those other wastes!) Get this dumb looking little spreadsheet app...it'll work for you too!
2011-09-24
Great simple spreadsheet
I enter data right into a spreadsheet rather than record and enter later only to find a piece of data that does not make sense. I use it for work and home. I have written a calorie spreadsheet vs exercise that predicts and graphs weight loss so I know how much I can eat for dinner and if I can afford a snack. I emailed one suggestion and got a response instructing me how to use a feature I was not aware of that met my need.
2011-05-17
Finally
This app is sooooo great.....I know nothing about excel or spreadsheets but I was able to create one within minutes of downloading this one.......they could make it with out automatically inserting the = it gets aggravating remembering to delete it for spreadsheets for text......but I luv it anyway.....and it's It's freeee........... It also needs a sum function so u can total columns
2010-09-11
Has just what i needed
There are a few things missing in this app, but not usability. It is very simple for getting the sheet done that i need to get done, and getting out of the way. I love this app, and at the price it is a bargain.
2010-07-19
Good, but...
I like the simplicity of this app: it makes the simple budgeting I needed it for easy. However, there are two specific changes I would like to see.
1. Put an option on the starting pop-up menu to load an existing file. Currently there are only two options: New File or Autosaved file.
2. Fonts. The all caps deal is ok, but i would like to be able to just have normal text in some boxes for labeling.
2010-03-14
Worth the money
I agree it is very simple but not intuitive. Copying a series of continuous cells was not accomplished making repetitious calculations a burden. Either I need more practice it needs better docs OR the feature needs some repair. One improvement could be "advance to next cell on Enter". I also didn't find an easy way to enter text without deleting the "=" equation notation first.
Would also like know of column width can be altered.
2010-02-15
Simple and Does the Job
I don't need any extensive multi-page, multi-format spreadsheets, just something to do calculations and, "what ifs". If I need the mondo sheets I do them on my laptop or desktop. This one does the small, simple jobs very well and is worth the price.
Nice effort by the developer.
2010-02-12
Simple but effective...
...little spreadsheet app. A few bugs (trying to change a number to currency after the fact, by placing a $ sign before the number, still results in just the number being displayed). But for $1.00 I am not expecting an Excel clone. Does exactly what it says. A good, fast down and dirty spreadsheet w/o all the bells and whistles. The graphing option is just gravy. Nice job....
2010-02-10
Awesome Spreadsheet
I was a little leery of purchasing this app given the amount of spreadsheet apps out there, but this spreadsheet app is great. When I'm on the go, I do not need all the functionality of a full spreadsheet, instead I just need to do some quick calculations and be able to change some numbers on my iPhone. It's basic, functional, cheap and easy on the eyes ... that's all you need, it's well worth more than the price I've paid.