Turn Google Sheets Into a Native App

Q: Can different users see different data?

Yes. Adalo includes role-based access control. Field staff can see only their assigned tasks, managers can see everything, and customers can see only their own records — all from the same app and the same spreadsheet.

Build Any App From Your Spreadsheet Data

If you can organize it in Google Sheets, you can turn it into a real app. Describe what you need and Ada, Adalo's AI builder, generates screens bound to your data with Magic Start.

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Inventory Tracker

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Order Manager

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CRM Dashboard

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Field Reports

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Event Registration

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Attendance App

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Survey Tool

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Project Manager

The Challenge

From Spreadsheet to App—Without Starting Over

Your Google Sheets workflow works, but it doesn't scale. Adalo lets you keep your spreadsheet and add a real app on top of it.

The Google Sheets Limitation

Teams outgrow spreadsheets—too many tabs, broken formulas, version conflicts
Mobile access means pinching and zooming through tiny cells
No user permissions—everyone sees everything in the sheet
No push notifications, no offline access, no branded experience
Building a custom app means migrating all your data to a new system
$50K+ to hire a developer to build a custom solution from scratch

The Adalo + SheetBridge Solution

Connect your existing Google Sheets—no data migration required
SheetBridge provides real-time two-way sync between your app and sheets
Role-based access: field staff see their assignments, managers see everything
Push notifications, offline access, and true native mobile experience
Visual canvas lets you design exactly the interface your team needs
$36/mo with unlimited usage—keep your spreadsheet as the source of truth

Key Capabilities

Everything You Need to Build an App From Sheets

From connecting your spreadsheet to publishing on the App Store—Adalo handles the entire pipeline so you can focus on your data and your team.

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SheetBridge Integration

Connect any Google Sheets spreadsheet with real-time two-way sync. SheetBridge auto-detects columns and data types, maps them to your app, and keeps everything in sync. Changes in the app update the sheet. Changes in the sheet update the app.

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Visual Canvas Design

Drag and drop your Sheets data into lists, forms, charts, maps, and detail views. See every screen of your app simultaneously on Adalo's visual multi-screen canvas. Point at any element to make changes.

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Role-Based Access Control

Field workers see only their assigned tasks. Managers see the full dashboard. Customers see only their own records. All from the same app, all powered by the same Google Sheets spreadsheet.

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Native Mobile Experience

Adalo generates true native iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) builds from your Sheets data. Push notifications, camera access, GPS, and biometric auth. Your users download from the App Store—not a mobile web page.

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Ada, Adalo's AI Builder

Describe what you want and Ada generates complete app screens bound to your Google Sheets data with Magic Start. Use Magic Add to add features with natural language, and X-Ray to identify issues before publishing.

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Custom Actions & Logic

Trigger emails when an order status changes. Update fields automatically based on conditions. Run calculations on form submission. Build the business logic your spreadsheet formulas can't handle.

How It Works

From Spreadsheet to Published App in Five Steps

Your Google Sheets data becomes a fully functional native app—without writing code or migrating to a new database.

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Connect Your Spreadsheet

Link your Google Sheets via SheetBridge. Columns are auto-detected and mapped to your Adalo app. No manual configuration needed for standard data types—text, numbers, dates, and dropdowns all map automatically.

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Design Your Interface

Use Adalo's visual canvas to drag and drop screens, or let Ada generate them from your data schema with Magic Start. Build list views, detail pages, forms, search screens, and dashboards—all connected to your live Sheets data.

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Set Up Permissions

Define who sees what. Create role-based views so field staff only access their assigned items, managers see the full picture, and customers see only their own data. All managed from one app, one spreadsheet.

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Test on Real Devices

Preview your app on iPhone, Android, or any screen size during building. Click through every flow, submit test data, verify sync is working correctly before you publish anything publicly.

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Publish Everywhere

One click to publish to the Apple App Store (native IPA), Google Play (native APK), and web (custom domain). Your Google Sheets data powers a real app that your team and customers use every day.

Why Choose Adalo

Keep Your Spreadsheet. Get a Real App.

Adalo doesn't replace your Google Sheets workflow. It adds a native app layer on top, with real-time sync keeping everything connected.

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No Data Migration

Your Google Sheets spreadsheet remains the source of truth. No exporting, no re-entering data, no learning a new database. SheetBridge keeps everything synced.

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Real-Time Two-Way Sync

Changes in the app update the sheet. Changes in the sheet update the app. Your team keeps using Google Sheets as they always have—now with a real app on top.

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Native Mobile Performance

True native iOS and Android builds. Push notifications, offline caching, camera and GPS. Not a clunky web wrapper—a real app your team downloads from the App Store.

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Unlimited at $36/mo

No per-record charges, no per-user fees, no usage caps. Paid plans start at $36/month with unlimited actions, users, records, and storage. Free plan includes 500 records.

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AI Builds Your App

Describe what you want and Ada, Adalo's AI builder, generates screens, forms, and navigation for your spreadsheet data. Magic Start creates a working app in minutes. Magic Add layers on new features with natural language.

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Three Destinations, One Project

Publish to the Apple App Store, Google Play, and web from a single Adalo project. No separate codebases, no duplicated effort. Your team gets a native app; your clients get a web dashboard — all from the same build.

Comparison

Google Sheets Only vs. Google Sheets + Adalo

Feature	Google Sheets Only	Google Sheets + Adalo
Mobile Experience	Pinch-and-zoom through cells	Native iOS & Android app with large buttons, forms, lists
User Permissions	Everyone sees the whole spreadsheet	Role-based views: field staff, managers, customers
Push Notifications	Not available	Notify users when data changes, reminders, alerts
Offline Access	Limited (Google Sheets offline mode)	Native app caching for field workers
Branding	Google Sheets UI	Your logo, colors, navigation, App Store listing
Data Entry	Manual cell editing, error-prone	Guided forms with validation, dropdowns, date pickers
Publishing	Share a link to a spreadsheet	Apple App Store, Google Play, custom domain web app

Tips

Best Practices for Google Sheets Apps

📐 Structure Your Sheet First

Use one row per record, one column per field. Avoid merged cells, nested headers, and multi-value cells. SheetBridge works best with clean, flat data structures.

🔍 Use Consistent Data Types

Keep columns consistent—dates as dates, numbers as numbers, statuses from a fixed list. This makes the auto-detection more accurate and your app forms more reliable.

👤 Plan Your Roles Early

Decide who sees what before building. Add a "Role" or "Team" column to your spreadsheet so you can filter views by user type in the app.

🚀 Start With One Tab

Connect your most critical spreadsheet tab first. Get that working as an app, then add additional data sources and screens as needed.

🧪 Test With Real Data

Connect your actual Google Sheet during development, not a blank test sheet. Use Adalo's device preview to see how your real data renders on mobile. This catches formatting and layout issues early.

📲 Design for Mobile First

Your spreadsheet users are switching to an app for mobile convenience. Prioritize large tap targets, simple forms, and clear navigation. Avoid cramming all columns into one screen — use list-to-detail patterns instead.

What You Need

Requirements for Building a Google Sheets App

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Google Sheets Spreadsheet

A Google Sheets spreadsheet with structured data: one row per record, consistent column types.

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Adalo Account

Free to start with 500 records. Paid plans from $36/mo for App Store publishing and unlimited usage.

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Apple Developer Account

$99/year if publishing to the Apple App Store. Not needed for web-only or Android-only apps.

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Google Play Developer Account

$25 one-time fee if publishing to Google Play. Not needed for web-only or iOS-only apps.

Common Questions About Google Sheets Apps

What is Adalo?

Adalo is the no-code app builder that pairs AI-powered generation with a visual multi-screen canvas, so entrepreneurs and business teams can design, build, and publish custom database-driven apps to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and web from a single project — no code, no developers required.

Does my data stay in Google Sheets?

Yes. SheetBridge keeps your Google Sheets spreadsheet as the source of truth. Changes in the app update the sheet, and changes in the sheet update the app. Your existing spreadsheet workflows continue working exactly as before.

How does SheetBridge sync work?

SheetBridge automatically detects your columns and data types, then creates a two-way sync between your Google Sheets spreadsheet and Adalo app. You can configure real-time or scheduled sync intervals depending on your needs.

Can different users see different data?

Yes. Adalo includes role-based access control. Field staff see only their assigned tasks, managers see the full dashboard, and customers see only their own records. All from the same app, powered by the same spreadsheet.

What happens if I edit the spreadsheet directly?

SheetBridge syncs changes bidirectionally. Edits you make directly in Google Sheets appear in the app, and edits your users make in the app appear in the spreadsheet. Your existing workflows keep working.

How much does it cost to turn Google Sheets into an app?

Adalo's free plan includes 500 database records and web publishing at no cost. Paid plans start at $36/month with unlimited usage—no caps on actions, users, records, or storage. App Store and Google Play publishing require a paid plan.

Can I publish my Google Sheets app to the App Store?

Yes. Adalo compiles true native iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) builds. You can publish your Google Sheets-powered app to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and web from a single Adalo project.

What types of apps can I build from Google Sheets?

Common use cases include inventory trackers, order management systems, CRM dashboards, field report apps, event registration, attendance tracking, survey tools, and project management apps. If you can organize it in a spreadsheet, you can build an app around it with Adalo.

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