Okay in a Pinch, but not ideal
November 23, 2024

Okay in a Pinch, but not ideal

Christine Sako | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Apple Numbers

I've tried to use it as an alternative to Excel when I did not have Excel installed on a certain computer. It was hard to adjust to, and was not as intuitive (perhaps because I am used to Excel). It got the job done, but it was difficult to perform some operations due to my unfamiliarity with it.

Pros

  • Functions
  • UI
  • Pivoting

Cons

  • Intuitive Formulas
  • Features
  • Cell Management
  • Allows baseline management in a crunch
  • At least able to open and view datasets
  • Is not intuitive enough for efficiency needed in projects
I think it has fine basic functionality. The cell management on a basic level is relatively intuitive, but the more complex tasks are the harder it is to understand how to execute in Apple Numbers. I think it aligns with Apple's core products in aesthetics, but that is where the perks in UI end.
I think Apple Numbers is inferior to both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Google Sheets is more readily available for everyone and does not have the requirement that someone be on a MacOS system. Microsoft Excel, being the industry standard for spreadsheet management, has the benefit of copious amounts of documentation and support for its product, which Apple Numbers is lacking.

Do you think Apple Numbers delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Apple Numbers's feature set?

No

Did Apple Numbers live up to sales and marketing promises?

No

Did implementation of Apple Numbers go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Apple Numbers again?

No

I would recommend Apple Numbers if Excel or Google Sheets is not available to manage a spreadsheet. I think the lack of support/documentation versus other, more popular spreadsheet management tools is one of the biggest reasons I wouldn't recommend Apple Numbers regularly. Other than that it works to get basic tasks done.

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