Comparison

Collabora Office vs PlanMaker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Collabora Office

Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. This app offers compatibility with a wide range of file formats, including Open Document and Microsoft Office. It's an open-source solution for on-the-go productivity.

Highlights
  • Text editor
  • Spreadsheet program
  • Presentation program
  • Open Document Format support
  • Microsoft Office file compatibility
  • Open Source
Features
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Collabora Office is a text editor, spreadsheet and presentation program based on LibreOffice, the world's most popular Open Source office suite — and now it's on iOS, enhancing your possibilities to work on mobile devices. This app is in active development, feedback and bug reports are very welcome. Supported files: • Open Document Format (.odt, .odp, .ods, .ots, .ott, .otp) • Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019 (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .dotx, .xltx, .ppsx) • Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 (.doc, .ppt, .xls, .dot, .xlt, .pps) Report issues: Use the bugtracker and attach any files that caused problems via https://col.la/iosBug . Please note that anything you enter in the bugtracker will be public. About the app: Collabora Office for iOS is based on the LibreOffice code for macOS and other platforms. This, combined with a new front-end based on Collabora Online. Credits: iOS port is mainly based on the work of Collabora engineer Tor Lillqvist, with help of Patrick Luby. Please find a detailed list of contributors in the credits: https://col.la/iosCredits License: Open Source — Mozilla Public License v2 and other

About

PlanMaker

This app offers a full-featured spreadsheet program for mobile devices, compatible with Excel files. Work on your spreadsheets anywhere with a comprehensive set of tools, including extensive calculation functions, data analysis, and charting capabilities. Seamlessly exchange data with desktop versions and save files locally or in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Excel file compatibility (XLSX, XLS)
  • Over 430 calculation functions
  • 1 million rows and 16384 columns
  • Conditional formatting
  • 80+ chart types
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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■ PlanMaker ► The only complete Office spreadsheet program for your Excel files ► Work on your Excel spreadsheets wherever and whenever you want. ► When working on the go, take advantage of a feature set that you would otherwise only know from your PC or Mac. ► Almost all features can be used permanently free of charge. The complete set of features that you know from Microsoft Excel or PlanMaker on your Mac or PC is now offered by PlanMaker on your iPhone and iPad. Compatibility without compromise: PlanMaker uses the Microsoft Office XLSX format as its native format. This guarantees seamless data exchange. You can open your spreadsheets directly in Microsoft Excel without having to convert them. Intuitive operation on iPhone and iPad: PlanMaker always provides an ideal user experience, regardless of whether you're using it on your iPhone or an iPad. On an iPhone, you can use the practical toolbars with just one finger. On an iPad, you work with ribbons similar to those on your Mac or PC. Save locally or in the cloud: PlanMaker not only enables you to open and save documents stored on your device, but it also allows you to access your files in iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive and all other cloud storage services. The PlanMaker user interface is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and more than 20 other languages. PlanMaker brings the features of a desktop spreadsheet program to your iPhone and iPad. You shouldn't settle for less. ■ Working with files ► Worksheets can be losslessly exchanged with PlanMaker for Windows, Mac and Linux. ► Open and save XLSX and XLS files with full fidelity from Microsoft Excel 5.0 to 2021 and Excel 365, also with password protection ► Import and export assistant for text files ■ Extensive calculation capabilities ► More than 430 calculation functions ► 1 million rows and 16384 columns ► Complex numbers and array functions ► AutoSum, AutoProduct, AutoFill, etc. ► External references ■ Editing and formatting ► Conditional formatting ► Format painter for the rapid transfer of formatting ► Borders, shading, fill patterns ► Cell styles ► Forms with input fields, checkboxes, dropdown lists, etc. ► Syntax highlighting ► Input validation (data validation) ► Sheet, workbook and document protection with encryption ■ Analyzing data ► AutoFilter ► Data grouping (outliner) ► Detective ("formula auditing") for troubleshooting worksheets ■ Comprehensive graphics functions ► Draw and design directly in the worksheet ► Excel-compatible AutoShapes ► Insert images ► Crop pictures, change brightness, contrast and gamma ► TextArt function for striking font effects ■ Presenting and visualizing data ► More than 80 types of 2D and 3D charts, for example, column and pie charts ► Impressive effects on charts: soft shadows, rounded edges, etc. ■ Other features Almost all features of PlanMaker for iOS can be used free of charge. The following additional features are available to you via an inexpensive subscription: ► Printing ► Export to PDF and PDF/A ► Pivot tables ► Distributing text to cells ► Scenarios ► Data consolidation ► Sharing documents directly from PlanMaker ► Free customer support A single subscription unlocks these features simultaneously in PlanMaker, TextMaker and Presentations for iOS. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Collabora Office4 screens
PlanMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlanMaker at 4.7 against Collabora Office's 3.3. PlanMaker also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.5). Collabora Office's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Collabora Office asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlanMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 174 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Collabora Office's written reviews are positive against 82% of PlanMaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collabora Office versus PlanMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollabora OfficePlanMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (114 ratings)4.7 (174 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollabora ProductivitySoftMaker Software GmbH

Customer experience

Collabora Office

All ratings114 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral15.5%
Negative43.7%

PlanMaker

All ratings174 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

Collabora Office

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent functionality
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless file compatibility
  • 👍 Useful for on-the-go editing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy scrolling and text selection
  • 🐛 Unreliable saving and file management
  • 👎 Clunky keyboard and trackpad support
  • 👎 Slow performance with larger documents

PlanMaker

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good alternative to MS Office
  • 👍 Familiar UI, similar to desktop
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 👍 Smooth performance on smaller files
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sluggish performance on larger files/scrolling
  • 🐛 Printing requires subscription
  • 🐛 Some important functions are paid
  • 🐛 Limited interoperability (e.g., ODS files)
  • 🐛 Difficulty inserting images into cells

Bugs and requests

Collabora Office

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to open password-protected documents
  • Formatting issues with imported documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Keyboard and cursor controls not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved cursor and text selection controls
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • More intuitive file naming and saving process
  • Enhanced spreadsheet functionality

PlanMaker

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Spreadsheet corruption and data deletion
  • Blue line appearing in the center of the screen
  • Freezing when changing font/font size
  • Loading spinner and blue line persist after saving
  • App crashes when selecting cells and background color
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  • Graphical glitches/flickering with original keyboard

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for ODS file saving
  • Ability to adjust image size within cells
  • More robust cloud support (OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Numeric keyboard integration
  • Drag and drop cells functionality
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  • PDF import and annotation
  • Dark theme/mode
  • Improved zoom functionality for better column visibility
  • Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription for printing
  • Ability to import/export files via more cloud services

In-app purchases

None

Collabora Office

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlanMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year

Questions

Is Collabora Office free?
Collabora Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlanMaker free?
PlanMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collabora Office or PlanMaker?
PlanMaker is rated higher. Collabora Office averages 3.3 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while PlanMaker averages 4.7 from 174 ratings.
Do Collabora Office or PlanMaker have ads?
Neither Collabora Office nor PlanMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collabora Office or PlanMaker?
Collabora Office ships an update every 2 months, and PlanMaker every 2 months. Most recently, Collabora Office was updated on September 21, 2026 and PlanMaker on September 19, 2026.

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