Apple Numbers is a visually-driven spreadsheet app built for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iCloud. It lets users work on spreadsheets with a flexible, freeform canvas layout ideal for making data visually compelling. Designed with powerful functions, intuitive templates, and real-time collaboration, it’s a polished alternative to traditional grid-based tools.
Freeform Canvas Layout
Place tables, charts, images, and text anywhere—no rigid cell grid.
Built-in Templates
Start fast with over 30 ready-made templates, including personal budgets, invoices, and schedules.
Advanced Functions
Use hundreds of formulas, including XLOOKUP, LET, LAMBDA, TEXTJOIN, and dynamic arrays.
Pivot Tables & Smart Categories
Group, filter, and summarize data with minimal setup.
Apple Pencil & iPad Support
Handwriting-to-text, touch-optimized controls, and multitasking enhancements.
Real-Time Collaboration
Share and co-edit on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or via browser on PC with full sync.
Seamless Excel Compatibility
Import/export .xlsx files while retaining styles, formulas, and formatting.
Cross-Device Continuity
Switch between iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iCloud.com to pick up work anywhere.
Completely free—no hidden costs or subscriptions. It’s included with all Apple devices and accessible via iCloud.
Free and readily available on all Apple devices and iCloud
Visually compelling design—easy-to-build charts, media, and dynamic layouts
Flexible canvas allows holistic document creation, not just plain data tables.
Auto-generated named ranges simplify setup and reduce formula errors
Advanced functions and formulas “spilling” bring powerful modern features.
Effortless collaboration through iCloud and cross-device syncing
Apple Pencil and media integration enhance interactive and creative workflows
Limited advanced automation (no VBA)
Less suitable for large-scale data analysis
Not as feature-rich as Excel for macros
Pricing yet to be updated!
Clients yet to be updated!
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