WPS Filter on iOS helps you show or hide data rows by criteria in Sheets; it includes 3 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Filter is a data handling feature in WPS Office Sheets on iOS. It helps you narrow visible rows by content, color, or conditions so you can review, check, and export results more efficiently.
Core tasks include:
- Turn Filter on or off: add filter drop-down arrows to the header row for later filtering.
- Filter by criteria: switch between content, color, and condition-based filtering.
- Export filtered results: export filtered results to a new file or export a count result.
This feature is useful for sales records, list checking, and quick mobile data review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Local filtering does not require a constant network connection; app download and subscription require internet access |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and make sure the data range includes a header row so the filter entry is available |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and check whether the Filter entry is available under Tools > Data |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you turn filtering on, filter by content, color, or conditions, and export filtered results or counts. | Excel supports filtering in a range or table, with text, number, color, and other filter criteria. | Google Sheets supports filters by condition, values, search, and color. | Notion supports filters in database views based on properties, including more advanced filter logic. | Adobe Acrobat Analyzer supports filtering document collections by attribute values and conditions. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines mobile spreadsheet filtering with a membership option to export filtered results, which fits on-device review and output workflows. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on range and table filtering, while export of filtered results on mobile is not the main focus of the page. | Compared with WPS: the official page emphasizes collaborative online sheet filtering and filter views rather than exporting filtered spreadsheet results from a mobile app. | Compared with WPS: filtering is centered on database properties and views rather than a traditional spreadsheet header-row filter flow. | Compared with WPS: filtering applies to document collection attributes rather than spreadsheet row data. |
| Official Source | — | Excel filter data in a range or table | Google Sheets sort and filter data | Notion views, filters, sorts & groups | Adobe filter a collection using attributes |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to filter spreadsheet data directly on an iPhone or iPad and then continue to output the result, WPS offers a workflow that fits mobile office use well. If your work is centered on collaborative databases or document collections, the other products provide filtering in those environments.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review sales data | Sales teams, operations staff | Need to quickly find customer or region data on a phone | Turn on Filter and narrow records by content or conditions |
| 2 | Check color-marked lists | Teachers, administrators, project assistants | Need to view only rows marked with a specific color | Use color-based filtering to narrow the visible range |
| 3 | Export condition-based results | Users preparing reports | Need to output filtered results or counts after filtering | Use Export Filter Results or Export Count |
| 4 | Review large sheets on mobile | Managers, field staff | Scrolling through many rows is inefficient | Use filter arrows to narrow visible rows by criteria |
| 5 | Copy visible results | Everyday office users | Need to continue working with only the visible filtered rows | Filter first, then copy the visible data |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Filter on or off | ✅ | ✅ |
| Filter by content, color, and conditions | ✅ | ✅ |
| Export filtered results | ❌ | ✅ |
| Export count | ❌ | ✅ |
| Other office and cloud benefits | Basic features and 1 GB of cloud space | More advanced features and higher cloud storage |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Daily review and basic filtering | Free | It already covers turning Filter on and reviewing data by criteria |
| Need to output filtered results or counts | WPS Premium | It includes export-related capabilities for filtered results and counts |
| Frequent spreadsheet work on mobile | WPS Premium | It is more suitable for repeated filtering, counting, and result output on iOS |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page