WPS Chart is a data visualization feature in WPS Sheets on iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Chart in WPS on iOS is a built-in visualization feature in spreadsheets that turns selected cell data into line charts, column charts, pie charts, bar charts, and scatter charts, making trends, proportions, and comparisons easier to read on mobile.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a chart: create a chart from a selected data range and choose a chart type and style.
- Edit a chart: update the chart type, color, and row or column direction after insertion.
This feature is useful for data reports, school assignments, business analysis, and quick mobile presentations.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Basic chart insertion and editing can usually be done locally; sign-in, sync, or membership checks may require a network connection |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and prepare a data range that includes headers and values |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Verify after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and check the Chart entry under Tools and Insert |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you insert a chart from selected spreadsheet data and then modify chart type, color, and row or column direction. | Microsoft explains how to insert charts in documents and adjust layout, style, titles, legends, and data labels; its guidance is mainly for desktop Word scenarios. | Google explains how to create charts in Google Sheets, change chart types, and edit titles, legends, data labels, and gridlines. | Notion provides chart views for databases, including bar, line, donut, and number charts, with axis and style settings. | Adobe provides chart insertion for document templates, including line, column, and pie charts driven by Excel or input data. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps chart insertion and editing in the iOS spreadsheet workflow, which is convenient for mobile work; some chart styles are membership-related. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is more desktop-document oriented and relies on Word and Excel together for chart handling. | Compared with WPS: chart creation is centered on Google Sheets editing, mainly in web or desktop-style environments rather than the same native iOS spreadsheet path. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database dashboards and project tracking; free users can try one chart, and chart views do not support direct database entry editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on document generation and reporting workflows than on routine interactive chart editing inside a mobile spreadsheet. |
| Official Source | — | Present data in a chart | Add & edit a chart or graph | Chart view | Charts |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Chart is well suited to users who want to create and adjust charts directly in a spreadsheet on iOS. Other products also provide chart-related features, but their official workflows are more focused on desktop documents, browser-based sheets, database dashboards, or document generation.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Chart helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales reporting | Sales and operations teams | Raw numbers are hard to explain quickly | Insert a column or line chart to show trends and comparisons |
| 2 | Class assignments | Students and teachers | Statistical results need a visual summary | Use pie or bar charts to present proportions and categories |
| 3 | Mobile analysis | Field staff and managers | No desktop is available at the moment | Create and edit charts directly on iPhone or iPad |
| 4 | Weekly updates | Team members | Periodic data changes are hard to present clearly | Use line charts to show changes over time |
| 5 | Data review | Finance and admin users | Chart style needs quick adjustment during review | Use Modify to switch type, color, and row or column direction |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Chart insertion and basic editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Some chart styles | Limited | ✅ More styles available |
| Other membership services | Depends on the current account benefits | More advanced benefits depend on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and basic chart creation | Free | Enough for common chart insertion and basic editing |
| More chart styles or frequent mobile work | WPS Premium | Better for users who need broader style options and ongoing use |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page