Smartsheet Launches Project Management App on Android

Smartsheet recently expanded its mobile portfolio with a new Android app for its popular spreadsheet-inspired project management tool for enterprise. They also significantly enhanced their already existing iPhone and iPad app.

As more and more people are buying Android devices, they are increasingly being brought into the workplace. Consequently, a growing number of software as a service (SaaS) providers, such as Smartsheet, are developing apps for the Android platform. While iOS offerings still dominate the app market, the recent shift to mobile devices forces companies to expand their mobile offerings to as many operating systems as possible.

Smartsheet is used in more than 150 countries by a broad range of companies to organise, plan and execute daily operational activities. The project management tool can be used for diverse types of work, such as marketing campaigns, product launches, business operations, events, strategic planning and HR initiatives.

The new Android app allows users to access and update project details and collaborate with teams from their mobile devices. It is designed more as a tool for doing work, rather than just for read-only purposes. It has a spreadsheet look and feel with collaborative web functionality and project management features like Gantt charts and calendars. The new Android app is available to download for free in the Google Play Store, the Amazon Appstore and the Kindle Fire Appstore.

In addition to the launch of the new Android version, Smartsheet also added new practical features to its existing iOS offering. The service now supports interactive Gantt charts for viewing and modifying project schedules and the ability to create and modify new sheets directly within the device. The enhanced app for iPhone and iPad is still available for free in the Apple App Store.

“Our customers increasingly want access to Smartsheet from their mobile devices, as witnessed from the rapid adoption of our earlier versions,” said Mark Mader, President and CEO of Smartsheet.

“Mobile productivity is fundamental to workplace productivity and we’re excited to extend our native mobile offerings and give users the anytime access they expect from the apps they value most.”

Ever since its launch, Smartsheet has been an incredibly popular tool as it is solving a real business need. On the web, it is already used by more than two million people worldwide.