WPS Calculation Options is a quick statistics feature in WPS Sheets on iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Calculation Options is a built-in quick summary feature in WPS Sheets on iOS. After you select cells or a range, you can turn on the summary bar to view Sum, Average, Maximum, Minimum, Count, Numerical Count, and Formula content at the top of the screen. You can also tap a result to copy it to the clipboard.
This feature is useful when you need to review spreadsheet values on mobile, check summary results quickly, or copy a calculated value without inserting a formula into a worksheet cell.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local summaries; downloading the app and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and select cells or a range that contains content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet, go to Tools → View, and confirm that the Show Sum/Count option is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Sheets on iOS, after you select cells, you can turn on Show Sum/Count to view Sum, Average, Maximum, Minimum, Count, Numerical Count, and Formula, then tap a result to copy it. | Excel for the web can show Average, Count, Numerical Count, Min, Max, and Sum on the status bar for selected cells, and users can customize which entries appear. | Google Sheets on iPhone and iPad shows a row of calculations for selected cells, including Sum, Average, Maximum, Minimum, and Count, and lets you drag a calculation into a cell. | Notion table views support calculations such as Sum, Average, Min, and Max for database columns, but the feature is designed for database properties rather than instant statistics for a selected spreadsheet range. | Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields such as sums and products for form workflows, but it is not a spreadsheet range summary feature. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines multiple summary values behind one mobile toggle and also lets you tap a displayed result to copy it quickly. | Compared with WPS: Excel provides a similar set of summary values, but the official page describes a status bar workflow rather than the same iOS in-sheet toggle and copy interaction. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets on iOS shows common calculations directly, but the official iOS page lists fewer summary types than the WPS feature page. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for structured database rollups, while WPS is more direct for quick statistics on a selected spreadsheet range. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is oriented toward PDF form calculation setup instead of everyday spreadsheet selection summaries. |
| Official Source | — | View summary data on the status bar | See the sum & average | Table view | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Calculation Options fits mobile spreadsheet review well because it focuses on quick summaries for the current selection and fast copying of results. If your work is centered on database rollups or PDF form logic, Notion and Adobe are better aligned with those use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checking sales figures quickly | Sales teams, operations staff | Need to review totals and averages on a phone | Turn on Show Sum/Count and read the summary bar directly |
| 2 | Verifying entered data | Finance staff, administrators | Need to know how many valid numeric cells are included | Use Count and Numerical Count to check completeness |
| 3 | Copying a summary into a message | Team collaborators | Need to send a result quickly to someone else | Tap a summary result and copy it to the clipboard |
| 4 | Reviewing extreme values | Data reviewers | Need to see the highest and lowest values in a range | Read Maximum and Minimum in the summary bar |
| 5 | Checking formulas in a selection | Spreadsheet editors | Need to inspect formula content in the current selection | Turn on the summary bar and review the Formula item |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Calculation Options | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet viewing and editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced office and PDF features | Some features are limited | More advanced features and higher allowances are available on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily use of sum, average, and count | Free | Calculation Options itself does not require membership for basic use |
| Frequent work across more advanced office tasks | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need broader advanced document and PDF capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page