Build a Mobile App from Google Sheets with Glide

Turn a spreadsheet into a working mobile app in under an hour.

Prerequisites

• Google account with a sample Sheet.
• Glide account (sign up).

Step 1 — Prepare Your Spreadsheet

1. Create a Google Sheet with tabs like Customers, Orders, Products.
2. Use headers on row 1; normalize data; add sample rows.
3. Consider computed needs (totals, statuses) for later.

Step 2 — Connect Glide

1. In Glide, choose “New App” → Google Sheets.
2. Select your Sheet and map tabs as data sources.
3. Verify columns detected correctly.

Step 3 — Design the UI

1. Add list screens for primary tabs; enable search and filters.
2. Create detail screens showing related records.
3. Use forms for creating/editing items with validation.

Step 4 — Add Logic & Computed Columns

• Computed columns for totals, concatenations, status labels.
• Actions for multi-step flows (e.g., create order → add line items).
• Visibility conditions based on roles or field values.

Step 5 — Publish & Share

• Configure app settings (name, icon, domain).
• Invite testers; collect feedback; iterate.
• For more complex backends, pair with Supabase via REST.

FAQ

Can I go offline? Glide is PWA-first; limited offline support—design flows accordingly.

Can I migrate off Sheets? Yes, switch to Glide Tables or external DBs; keep the same UI.