WPS Time on iOS: Introduction

WPS Time is a time field type in WPS data tables on iOS for recording exact times; 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

Time is a field type in WPS data tables on iOS. It is designed for scenarios that need exact time entries, such as work hours, check-in records, and meeting schedules.

Core tasks include:

Create a time field: set the field type to Time in the header editing panel and save the field name.
Enter a time value: open the record details, tap the time field, and choose a specific time.

This field supports both 24-hour and 12-hour display formats. It works well for records that need time-based sorting or time-difference calculations. On mobile devices, the time picker supports quick scrolling for faster input.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office for iOS
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full data table field options and time picker are available
Network	No constant connection is required for local editing; keep a network connection available if you need sync or collaboration
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for syncing data table content and settings

Download & Installation

Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad before using the Time field.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter a data table, and confirm that Time appears in the field type list

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS on iOS lets you create a dedicated Time field in a data table and enter exact time values for work hours, check-ins, and meeting records. It also supports sorting and time-difference calculation scenarios.	Microsoft Lists provides a Date and time column for storing and displaying date-time values, with support for sorting, filtering, and calculations.	Google Sheets supports custom date and time formatting so time values can be displayed with hours and minutes as needed.	Notion database properties include a Date property that accepts a date or date range, with time available as an optional setting.	Adobe Acrobat forms support date fields, and the field format can include both date and time.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS offers a direct field-type path for Time in an iOS data table, which fits mobile record-entry workflows well.	Compared with WPS: the official Microsoft page focuses on a Date and time column rather than a dedicated time-only field type.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses on cell formatting and display control instead of a field-based mobile data table workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion treats time as an optional part of a Date property instead of a dedicated time field.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF form field setup rather than structured data table field management.
Official Source	—	List and library column types and options	Format numbers in a spreadsheet	Database properties	PDF form fields

Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to create and fill time fields quickly in a mobile data table, WPS provides a more direct path on iOS. Other products also support time-related data, but they usually handle it through date-time columns, cell formatting, or PDF form settings.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Time helps
1	Work hour logging	Team members, project assistants	Time points need to be recorded quickly each day	Create a Time field and enter start or end times for each record
2	Meeting schedule tracking	Admin staff, sales teams, project managers	Meeting times need to stay consistent in one table	Fill the Time field in record details and sort records later
3	Check-in and inspection records	Store staff, field workers	Execution records need to be saved in time order	Use the Time field for each check-in or inspection entry
4	Class and shift planning	Teachers, training operations	Fixed time slots need to be recorded clearly	Assign a time value to each class or shift record
5	Time-difference analysis	Data table users	Later calculations need a time input field	Use the Time field as an input for formulas

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Create and enter Time fields	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available, with a broader feature range
Advanced PDF editing and conversion	Limited	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan
AI tools	Some limits apply	✅ Available with more usage based on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to record time values in iOS data tables	Free	The Time field itself does not require membership
You also need more PDF, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better fit for users who also work with documents, PDFs, and sync across devices
Multiple people need separate accounts and storage	Sharing Plan	Suitable for teams that want shared purchasing with separate member storage

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