# Observations Module vs Planbook Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planbook Mobile at 51% against Observations Module's 0%. Planbook Mobile also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 7). Observations Module's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Observations Module asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planbook Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planbook Mobile has 7.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Observations Module's written reviews are positive against 51% of Planbook Mobile's.

Observations Module ships an update every 3 weeks, Planbook Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Observations Module | Planbook Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observations-module/id1181584249/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plaidypus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062355285) | [Planbook Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/671763637) |

## What reviewers say

### Observations Module

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observations-module/id1181584249)

Easily record student observations, linking them to benchmarks and photos. Syncs automatically with EC Portfolio Tools or Early Learning Scale accounts for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Record student observations, Attach benchmarks, Add photos to observations, Sync with EC Portfolio Tools, Sync with Early Learning Scale

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planbook Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358)

This is a comprehensive online lesson planning tool designed for educators. It offers a wide array of features, meticulous student learning standards, and excellent support. A free trial is available to experience its capabilities.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive lesson planning, Meticulous student learning standards, Extensive features for educators, Outstanding support and tutorials, Continuous improvement based on feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Planbook Subscription | $20.00 | one-time |
| 2-Year Planbook Subscription | $36.00 | one-time |
| 3-Year Planbook Subscription | $48.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving program
- 👍 Helpful for both homeschool and school teachers
- 👍 Allows for easy sharing and organization of lessons
- 👍 Useful for adapting to changes like snow days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Events/features not working in app
- 🐛 Google sign-in not working on app
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Copy/paste feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Inability to access Google Drive files in app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add school year dates
- Login page issues (keyboard blocking screen)
- Inability to use Gmail account for sign-up
- Lesson plans deleted without explanation

**Requested features**

- Add copy and paste feature
- Improve mobile app experience (e.g., biometric login, portrait mode)
- Enhance integration with other platforms (e.g., Canvas)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Observations Module free?

Observations Module is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planbook Mobile free?

Planbook Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Observations Module or Planbook Mobile?

Planbook Mobile is rated higher. Observations Module averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Planbook Mobile averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Observations Module or Planbook Mobile have ads?

Neither Observations Module nor Planbook Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Observations Module or Planbook Mobile?

Observations Module ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planbook Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Observations Module was updated on June 1, 2026 and Planbook Mobile on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*