Even if our work is not connected with the office routine and does not include record keeping, all of us sooner or later, have to deal with documents and spreadsheets. These are the realities of our digital age. We use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Apple Numbers, or anything else. Typically, such work is done on desktops or laptops, but what if you move to an even greater portability? the iPad - a multi-faceted tool that has many uses. One of them may be working with spreadsheets. What applications are best suited for these tasks? Let's deal!
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Numbers
Numbers is part of the iWork package and is designed exclusively for working with spreadsheets. As you know, iWork is available for free with the purchase of a new Mac or iOS-devices. The composition of Numbers includes a variety of templates different tables for all occasions. We have all the basic tools for editing and computing. The results can be saved or exported to Microsoft format. Of course, as the Numbers is an application from Apple, it will work document and data syncing via iCloud, giving you access to your files from any device.
If you live in the Apple ecosystem, and you have in addition to the iPad and other iOS-device or Mac - you can just opt for Numbers.
Price: Free
google Drive
Google Drive provides access to all Google services and allows you to view and edit your spreadsheets right in the app. If you have a common table for collaboration with others - you will be able to work with them too. Here everything works exactly as in Google Drive through the browser, so if you often work tried Google Drive web version - you do not have to re-learn and get used to the interface.
If you have to work closely with Google products or if you want to get easy access to your tables, regardless of whether it works on any platform - Google Drive is the best option.
Price: Free
GoDocs
GoDocs application was created specifically for the Google Docs service, and provides virtually the same functionality as Google Drive. The only thing that I like in GoDocs more than Google Drive, is the interface. Also, GoDocs have more powerful search options and filtering, which Google Drive does not exist.
If you are tired of Google Docs, but cold attitude to the official Google Drive app - let GoDocs chance to prove himself on iPad.
Price: 399 rubles
Documents To Go
Documents To Go allows you to store and edit various types of documents, including tables. There are two versions of Documents To Go. In the standard, you can view and edit spreadsheets and text documents. Premium version allows you to edit a PDF-documents, as well as sync and share files through almost all popular cloud services (iCloud, Google Drive, Box.net, etc.). Interface and Design Documents To Go loses the previous applications of our list, but the functionality, on the contrary - higher than most of them.
If you are attracted to a large number of features and the ability to sync your files across almost any "cloud" - look in the direction of Documents To Go.
Price: Free
Price: 1290 rubles
Documents 5 by Readdle (overview)
The main advantage of Documents 5 - this is an excellent integration with other products Readdle, provides us with a result almost complete office suite. The editing function is not available for spreadsheets, yet you can comfortably view your table (and other documents) created on other devices and send colleagues and friends. What impresses Documents 5, so it's a great design and usability.
Therefore, if you simply need to view and share spreadsheets without the need to edit - a more elegant instrument than 5 Documents you will not find.
Price: Free
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And what are your favorite apps to work with spreadsheets, dear readers? Something from above, or you are using other tools? Tell us about it in the comments, we will be interested to know your opinion!