# Open as App

> Create apps based on your data in Excel or Google Sheets. No coding required.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.openasapp.openasapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.openasapp.openasapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.openasapp.openasapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Open as App GmbH
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 344,784
- **Rating:** 3.43 / 5 (877 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.113
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-28
- **First published:** 2016-10-19
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openasapp.openasapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.openasapp.com](https://www.openasapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.openasapp.com/en/data-protection-statement/](https://www.openasapp.com/en/data-protection-statement/)

## Description

Open as App lets teams transform Excel or Google Sheets data into customized mobile and web apps without any coding. By uploading your spreadsheets, the tool automatically generates apps that can be used online or offline, streamlining workflows and eliminating errors. Perfect for industries like finance, manufacturing, health, education, and more, you can create calculators, dashboards, product catalogs, and surveys with ease. Publish and share real-time apps quickly on any platform, digitizing business processes and enhancing productivity.

## Rankings

- #121,073 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Open as App for ease of use and strong data-to-app capabilities, including Excel-to-app conversions and simple app building. However, the most cited drawbacks are crashes, login/access barriers, and concerns about subscription pricing and cancellation. Some reports also mention missing Samsung support and tedious data-entry requirements for free users. Overall, the app shows promise, but reliability, access, and cost issues remain the main hurdles.

### Pros

- Easy to use with big capabilities.
- Useful for converting data and building app-like solutions (e.g., Excel data).
- Excellent tool for creating calculator apps.
- Saves money and warns about problematic debits.
- Visually appealing / Beautiful app.

### Cons

- Crashes and instability on Android devices.
- Login/access issues: cannot log in or get proper access.
- Subscription pricing concerns, including cancellation without notice and high monthly rates.
- No Samsung device support / compatibility gap.
- Tedious data-entry workflow for free users and limited bulk update options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.openasapp.openasapp)