# Templates for Google Docs vs Digital Planner for iPad

The clearest difference is monetization model: Templates for Google Docs at free with in-app purchases against Digital Planner for iPad's subscription. Templates for Google Docs also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Digital Planner for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 27%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Templates for Google Docs sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Digital Planner for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Templates for Google Docs against 4.3 for Digital Planner for iPad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Planner for iPad has 2.1K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Templates for Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 44% of Digital Planner for iPad's.

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Google Docs | Digital Planner for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-for-ipad/id6444685151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphic Node](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) | [Alina Shpak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656104667) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153)

Access over 20,000 unique designs for documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. Enhance your content with thousands of royalty-free images and graphics, all fully editable within Google's suite. Offers regular content updates and various subscription plans.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ unique designs, Spreadsheet templates, Slideshow themes, 2000+ images and graphics, US and international paper sizes, Royalty-free stock images, Regular content updates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Household Budget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assignment Scheduler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Report 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Sheets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Docs Templates | $24.99 | one-time |
| Google Docs Templates Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |


### Digital Planner for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-for-ipad/id6444685151)

Streamline your life and boost productivity with this versatile digital planner. Manage tasks, events, and goals with reminders, calendar sync, and PDF annotation. Optimized for Apple Pencil for a smooth writing experience.

**Highlights:** Task management, Event scheduling, Reminder notifications, Calendar synchronization, PDF annotation, Apple Pencil optimized

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Planner (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Digital Planner (Three month) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Digital Planner (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with calendar
- 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
- ✨ Visually appealing design
- 🖋️ Great for handwritten notes
- 📚 Helpful book tracking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🗓️ Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Lasso tool issues with cut and paste
- Disappearing text when writing over stickers
- Inconsistent calendar sync
- Eraser leaving jumbled pieces
- Inability to rearrange pages

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual pages
- Improved eraser functionality
- Sync with Outlook calendar
- Monthly and yearly view improvements
- Widgets for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Google Docs free?

Templates for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digital Planner for iPad free?

Digital Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Templates for Google Docs or Digital Planner for iPad?

Templates for Google Docs is rated higher. Templates for Google Docs averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Digital Planner for iPad averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Templates for Google Docs or Digital Planner for iPad have ads?

Neither Templates for Google Docs nor Digital Planner for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Google Docs or Digital Planner for iPad?

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, and Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Most recently, Templates for Google Docs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Digital Planner for iPad on October 27, 2026.

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