Apple Numbers
Apple spreadsheet application with a flexible canvas for tables, charts and reports. Core editing is free, with premium content and features in Creator Studio.
About Apple Numbers
Apple Numbers is a spreadsheet application for creating, editing, and organizing tables, charts, and reports on a flexible canvas. It runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and the web through Numbers for iCloud.
The app includes formulas with hundreds of built-in functions and category tools for organizing and summarizing table data. Users can save custom templates for reuse and convert spreadsheets to Excel, CSV, or PDF for sharing. Core editing is free. Premium content and features are part of Apple Creator Studio, a separate subscription.
Key features
- Formulas with hundreds of built-in functions for calculations and data manipulation
- Categories that organize and summarize tables to reveal patterns in data
- Custom templates that can be reused and shared with others
- Conversion of spreadsheets to Microsoft Excel, CSV, and PDF formats
- Flexible canvas for tables, charts, and reports
- Numbers for iCloud for creating or editing spreadsheets in a web browser
Best for: Users who work with spreadsheets on Apple devices or in a web browser and need formulas, table summaries, and file conversion for sharing.
Good for
- Core editing is free
- Built-in functions cover a wide range of calculations
- Files can be converted to common formats such as Excel, CSV, and PDF
Watch out for
- Premium content and features require Apple Creator Studio
Apple Numbers at a glance
- Website
- apple.com/numbers
- Category
- Productivity › Productivity Suites
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 8, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 8, 2026
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Apple Numbers FAQ
Can I share Numbers spreadsheets with people who use other programs?
Yes. Numbers spreadsheets can be converted to compatible formats such as Microsoft Excel, CSV, and PDF before sharing.
How do I reuse a spreadsheet layout?
You can create a custom template from a file and reuse it, and you can also share templates with others.
Which subscription is needed for premium features?
Premium content and features are included in Apple Creator Studio, which is sold as one subscription covering several creativity and productivity apps.
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