WPS Reading Mode on iOS: Introduction

WPS Reading Mode on iOS is a viewing feature for smart spreadsheet data tables; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	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

Reading Mode is a built-in viewing feature for smart spreadsheet data tables in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you review records on mobile devices in a layout that is easier to browse.

Core tasks include:

Switch to Table Mode: view records in a table layout that stays close to a desktop-style reading habit.
Switch to Card Mode: display each record as a card for easier item-by-item reading on a phone screen.
Continue working with data in Card Mode: open a record for editing and review data with filters or sorting.

Typical scenarios: checking business records on the go, reviewing field-heavy tables on mobile, and browsing inspection data away from a desk.
Problems it helps solve: reduced readability on small screens and the need to switch between overview reading and single-record reading.
Distinct behavior: the same data table can switch between Table Mode and Card Mode for different reading needs.

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 requirement for viewing an already opened local table; a network connection is needed for sync or online data
Other	Open a supported data table first and make sure the bottom toolbar is available

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, open a smart spreadsheet data table, and check whether the Tools button and the Reading Mode entry are available in the bottom toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Smart spreadsheet data tables support both Table Mode and Card Mode, so records can be viewed in different layouts on mobile.	Microsoft Lists supports list and gallery views, and lists can be viewed and edited on mobile devices.	Google Sheets on iPhone and iPad supports creating, viewing, and editing spreadsheets, but the official help page does not describe a native card-style record reading view.	Notion databases support layouts such as List and Gallery, so the same data can be displayed in different views.	Adobe Acrobat mobile supports PDF viewing modes such as single-page, continuous scroll, two-page view, and full-screen, with a focus on document reading rather than data-table records.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS provides direct switching between Table Mode and Card Mode inside the same data table, which fits mobile record-by-record review.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Lists offers list and gallery views, but it is centered on list collaboration rather than spreadsheet-style data-table reading.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses on general spreadsheet editing, and the cited iOS help page does not describe a native card-based record reading layout.	Compared with WPS: Notion offers multiple database layouts, but mobile and desktop interactions differ in some view behaviors.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat offers multiple PDF reading layouts, but it is not a data-table record viewing tool.
Official Source	—	View your team's lists	Use Google Sheets on iPhone and iPad	Views, filters, sorts and groups	Choose PDF viewing modes in Acrobat on mobile

Overall Conclusion
For reviewing smart spreadsheet records on iPhone or iPad, WPS Reading Mode combines table-style browsing and card-style reading in one place. If your main task is general spreadsheet editing, database layout management, or PDF reading, the other products above may fit those adjacent scenarios better.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	How Reading Mode Helps
1	Review customer records while away from the office	Sales teams, support teams	Small screens make field-heavy tables harder to read line by line	Switch to Card Mode to review one record at a time
2	Check data on site	Operations staff, inspectors	It is hard to get a quick overview of many records on mobile	Use Table Mode to review the overall record layout
3	Update information on mobile	Frontline staff	A record often needs to be edited right after it is reviewed	Open a card and edit the selected record
4	Narrow down records with conditions	Data maintainers	Large tables make target records harder to find quickly	Use filters or sorting while staying in Reading Mode
5	Match different reading habits	New and experienced users	Some users prefer tables, while others prefer card-style browsing	Switch between Table Mode and Card Mode as needed

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Switch Reading Mode	✅ Available	✅ Available
View records in Table Mode	✅ Available	✅ Available
View records in Card Mode	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional advanced office and PDF features	Some features are limited	More advanced features and higher quotas are available
Cloud storage	1GB	20GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily viewing and switching between reading layouts	Free	Reading Mode is available directly for lightweight table review
Broader advanced office needs and larger cloud storage	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who also need more advanced tools, cloud storage, and extended office capabilities

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