WPS Open with Other Apps is an Android spreadsheet handoff feature for opening the current file in another compatible app; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | 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 | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Membership limitation | None for this feature | You can use this feature directly |
| Dependency | A compatible target app must be installed | The device needs an app that can handle the current file type |
About This Feature
Overview
Open with Other Apps lets you hand off the current spreadsheet from WPS on Android to another app on your device. This is useful when you want to continue viewing, editing, or processing the file in a different app. The entry is available from the top menu bar under the “☰” icon, and WPS then shows the apps on your device that can handle the file format.
Key benefits include:
- Cross-app viewing: open the current spreadsheet in another compatible app.
- Workflow switching: move to a browser, PDF viewer, or another spreadsheet app when needed.
- File handoff: pass the file into another app before further editing, viewing, or format conversion.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local files; if the target app depends on cloud services, follow that app’s requirements |
| Other | Install an app that supports the current file format and allow Android to launch it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet in WPS Office, tap the top menu bar “☰”, and confirm that the Open with Other Apps entry is available |
| Target app preparation | If you want to continue working in another app, install that app on your device first |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you open the current spreadsheet in another compatible app directly from the in-app menu. | Microsoft documents an Open in app flow for OneDrive or SharePoint files, where supported files can be opened in the default desktop app. | Google documents opening, editing, and saving Microsoft Office files in Google Drive and Docs, with additional desktop workflows through Drive for desktop. | Notion documents export workflows such as PDF, HTML, and Markdown & CSV, which can then be used in other apps. | Adobe Acrobat Mobile documents file opening and management on mobile, mainly around PDF viewing and handling. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is directly available inside WPS for Android spreadsheets. Distinct: it is suited to quick mobile handoff to an installed app from the current file view. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft’s documented flow is centered more on cloud-hosted files and desktop app opening. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on working with Office files inside Google services or through desktop sync workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes export-based transfer rather than a direct spreadsheet handoff entry inside the editor. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s mobile guidance is focused mainly on PDF file workflows rather than general spreadsheet handoff to other apps. |
| Official Source | — | Open in app | Work with Microsoft Office files | Export your content | Open files |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to Android users who want a short path for opening the current spreadsheet in another installed app. Other products also support file opening, export, or app-based continuation, but their documented workflows focus more on cloud collaboration, export, or PDF-centered scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch to another spreadsheet app | Users who need a specific spreadsheet tool | The current task needs to continue in another app | Use Open with Other Apps to launch the target app directly |
| 2 | Quick viewing in a browser | Users who only need a temporary view | They do not want to continue in the current app | Choose a browser or another compatible app |
| 3 | Open with a PDF viewer | Users who prefer a dedicated reading tool | The next step is more suitable in a reading-focused app | Select a PDF viewer or another supported app from the list |
| 4 | Check third-party compatibility | Testers or collaboration users | They need to verify how the file opens elsewhere | Use the Android app chooser to test available apps |
| 5 | Pass the file into another workflow | Mobile office users | The file needs to continue in another app flow | Start the handoff from WPS and continue in the selected app |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open the current spreadsheet with another app | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic document viewing and opening | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional advanced office and PDF features | Basic availability depends on the feature | More advanced capabilities are available depending on the plan |
| Cloud storage and extended benefits | Basic scope | Refer to the plan details shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open spreadsheets in another app | Free | This feature has no membership restriction |
| You also need more advanced office or PDF capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable when you need broader feature access beyond this workflow |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page