Switch to Application Mode in WPS on Android: Introduction

Switch to Application Mode in WPS on Android lets you switch a Bitable between Classic Mode and Application Mode; this guide covers 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

Switch to Application Mode is a Bitable view-switching feature in WPS Office on Android for mobile data browsing and entry. It lets you move between Classic Mode and Application Mode for different mobile layouts. After you switch to Application Mode, the bottom area shows Data Table and Dashboard entries for quick navigation. In the data table area, you can view all added views and use the pin option to add or remove specific views from Quick Access. When you switch back to Classic Mode, Data Table and Dashboard appear at the top, and the view list appears in the lower-left area for continued browsing.

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 the mode switch itself; a stable connection is recommended when opening online Bitable content
Other	You need to be able to open a Bitable file or online Bitable content on Android

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open a Bitable, and check whether Switch to Application Mode appears in the upper-right More menu

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On Android, WPS lets you switch a Bitable to Application Mode from the upper-right menu. In Application Mode, the bottom area shows Data Table and Dashboard, and you can open a specific view to add data.	Microsoft Lists mobile apps for Android and iOS have been retired, and Microsoft directs users to the mobile web version instead. It does not provide a same-type switch between classic and app-style Bitable views.	Google Sheets on Android supports managing sheet tabs such as hide, unhide, rename, and reorder, but the official help page does not describe an app-style mode switch for spreadsheet views.	Notion can turn a database into a dashboard view that combines tables, boards, calendars, charts, and timelines in one layout. This capability is available on Business and Enterprise plans.	Adobe Analytics dashboards provides mobile scorecard dashboards for viewing metrics and summaries, but it is designed for analytics viewing rather than switching a table between classic and application-style modes.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct mode switch inside the same Bitable. Distinct: In Application Mode, the bottom navigation gives faster access to Data Table, Dashboard, and specific views.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft currently emphasizes mobile web access after retiring the dedicated Lists mobile apps, so there is no matching in-app mode switch for this scenario.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses on sheet-tab management on Android and does not provide an application-style presentation switch for Bitable-like workflows.	Compared with WPS: Notion dashboards focus more on database layout design, and the official page states that dashboard views are tied to higher-tier plans.	Compared with WPS: Adobe mobile dashboards focus on analytics scorecards and do not cover switching between classic and application-style table views.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Lists mobile apps retirement	Protect, hide and edit sheets on Android	Dashboards view	Adobe Analytics dashboards executive guide

Overall Conclusion
For Android users who need to browse and enter Bitable data on mobile, WPS offers a more direct path for switching between Classic Mode and Application Mode. If your priority is quick access to data tables, dashboards, and frequently used views on a phone, WPS keeps those entry points more concentrated.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	How WPS Helps
1	Mobile inspection data review	Field staff	Need to check different views quickly on a phone	Switch to Application Mode and move between Data Table and Dashboard from the bottom area
2	On-site business data entry	Sales teams and store staff	Too many layers before reaching a target view	Open the target view directly in Application Mode and add data
3	Dashboard result presentation	Team leads	Entry points feel scattered in Classic Mode	Use Application Mode to present Data Table and Dashboard in a more concentrated layout
4	Returning to a familiar layout	Existing users	Not familiar with the new view positions	Switch back to Classic Mode from the upper-right menu
5	Managing frequently used views	Frequent users	Common views are not easy to reopen quickly	Use the pin option in Application Mode to manage Quick Access

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Switch to Application Mode	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan page
Advanced PDF and AI-related features	Some limits apply	More advanced features and higher usage allowances

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You mainly use Bitable mode switching and everyday browsing	Free	This feature itself has no membership restriction and works well for daily viewing and basic entry
You also need more cloud storage, advanced PDF tools, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better for users who want broader office features beyond this specific function

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