Switch to Application Mode in WPS on iOS: Introduction

WPS Switch to Application Mode on iOS helps you switch between Classic Mode and Application Mode in a smart table; 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 view-switching feature for smart tables in WPS Office on iOS. It lets you move between Classic Mode and Application Mode for different mobile viewing needs. After you switch to Application Mode, the bottom area shows Data Table and Dashboard entries for quick navigation. In the Data Table screen, you can view all added views and manage Quick Access with the pin option.

Core tasks include:

Switch to Application Mode: Open the More menu and enter Application Mode to browse Data Table and Dashboard from the bottom navigation area.
Switch back to Classic Mode: Return from Application Mode to the default Classic Mode layout with top switching and the view list in the lower-left area.

This feature is useful when you need to view business data on iPhone or iPad, switch between different views, or open a specific data view more quickly in a mobile office workflow.

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	A stable internet connection is recommended when opening an online smart table
Other	You need access to the target smart table and the required viewing or editing permissions

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a smart table, and confirm that the related switch option is available in the upper-right More menu

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In a smart table on iOS, WPS lets you switch to Application Mode from the upper-right More menu, then move between Data Table and Dashboard from the bottom area and open a specific view.	Microsoft Lists lets users view lists in calendar, grid, gallery, or custom views and organize information in different layouts.	Google Sheets on iPhone and iPad supports creating, viewing, and editing spreadsheets, with a focus on general spreadsheet work on mobile.	Notion databases support table, board, timeline, calendar, list, gallery, and chart views, and users can create and switch between views.	Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile focuses on reading, sharing, reviewing, and signing PDFs rather than switching database-style views in a smart table.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct switch between Classic Mode and Application Mode inside the same smart table. Distinct: In Application Mode, users can review added views and manage Quick Access in one place.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Lists offers multiple list views, but the official page does not describe a Classic Mode and Application Mode switch inside one table experience.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets is centered on spreadsheet editing, and the official iOS help page does not describe a separate application-style display mode for business views.	Compared with WPS: Notion offers rich database layouts, but its official guidance focuses on database view configuration rather than a Classic/Application dual-mode entry in one smart table.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile is designed for PDF workflows, so it is not a direct match for smart table view switching.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Lists	How to use Google Sheets on iPhone & iPad	Views, filters, sorts & groups	Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app

Overall Conclusion
WPS on iOS is more focused on switching the presentation mode of a smart table on mobile, which is useful when you need to move quickly between a classic layout and an application-style layout. If your priority is database view variety, Notion offers more database layouts. If your priority is PDF reading and document handling, Adobe Acrobat is closer to that use case.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Review a business dashboard on mobile	Sales and operations teams	Need to check dashboards and data tables quickly on a phone	Switch to Application Mode and move between Data Table and Dashboard from the bottom area
2	Open frequently used views faster	Project members	Too many views make navigation slower	Manage Quick Access from the Data Table screen in Application Mode
3	Return to the default layout	General collaborators	Want to go back to a familiar layout after a temporary switch	Switch back to Classic Mode and restore the default structure

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	Available	Available
Basic PDF features and PDF reading	Available	Available
Advanced PDF editing, more conversion tools, and some advanced tools	Limited or unavailable	Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily smart table viewing and mode switching	Free	This feature itself does not require membership and works well for routine mobile viewing
Frequent PDF work, advanced conversion, or larger cloud storage needs	WPS Premium	A better fit for users who need more advanced tools and more storage on an ongoing basis

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