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"For Casual Spreadsheet Users It Is All You Will Need - But Professionals Should Seek An Alternative"

2/5

What do you like best about Apple Numbers?

Apple Numbers offers a unique blend of intuitive design and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. It has a clean user interface, and is a good solution for anyone looking to do simple spreadsheet tasks, such as a personal budget, or keeping track of basic daily stats (such as running distance etc). It presents data in a visually appealing way, and has good collaboration features (but only for people in the Apple ecosystem). The templates have been well designed, and makes it easy to create beautiful templates and to set up and get started with right away without a learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apple Numbers?

Coming from a background as a data analyst, I found that Apple Numbers lacks the features that I've grown accustomed to with Excel and Google Sheets. While Numbers is fantastic for basic tasks and presents data in a visually pleasing manner, for anything more advanced, or for business use, the functions and formulas are limited. If you have also used Excel or Google Sheets, the entire approach Numbers takes is quite different, making it challenging to adapt to a different workflow. I've tried to switch to Numbers many times, but always find myself returning to the other options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Apple Numbers solving and how is that benefiting you?

Apple Numbers is great for creating visually appealing spreadsheets quickly and with ease. One of the main problems it addresses is the often cumbersome and complex design elements found in other spreadsheet software. For instance, when I need to create a spreadsheet for a presentation or a document meant for an audience that prioritizes design and aesthetics, I use Numbers (but only when the spreadsheet isn't being shared with other people). Its built-in templates and design-first approach ensure that my documents look polished without having to spend too much time on design tweaks.

Also, the integration within the Apple ecosystem is huge. When working on a Mac, iPad, or iPhone, the seamless experience of creating, editing, and sharing spreadsheets across devices without compatibility issues is a significant benefit. It saves me from the hassle of file conversions or worrying about format inconsistencies.

However, for more data-intensive tasks, I still rely on other tools. But for quick, visually appealing, and easily shareable spreadsheets, Numbers offers a straightforward solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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