AppSheet turns a Google Sheet or database into a mobile app with forms, maps, barcode scanning, and offline sync, driven by expressions rather than code. Field teams use it for inspections, inventory counts, and job tracking where the data already lives in a spreadsheet someone maintains. Apps run on iOS and Android through the AppSheet app, and governance sits inside the Google Admin console. Because apps read and write to the sheet, existing formulas keep working.
Who it is for
Operations teams digitizing paper checklists without a mobile developer.
Key features
- Apps generated from Sheets and databases
- Offline capture with later sync
- Barcode and image capture
- Expression-based business logic
- Admin controls through Google Workspace
Where it falls short
Per-user licensing gets expensive for large field crews, and offline sync conflicts are resolved by rules you have to configure yourself.
Pricing
Free for prototyping with limited users; paid plans are per user per month, with higher tiers for secure offline mode and databases.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on AppSheet.
Alternatives to AppSheet
Frequently asked
Is AppSheet free?
Partly. Free for prototyping with limited users; paid plans are per user per month, with higher tiers for secure offline mode and databases.
What is AppSheet best for?
Operations teams digitizing paper checklists without a mobile developer.
What are the best alternatives to AppSheet?
The closest substitutes we list are Glide, Retool and Softr. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does AppSheet run on?
AppSheet is available on Web, iOS and Android.