Comparison

SymEditor vs PlanMaker

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

Head to head
About

SymEditor

This application provides a visual and interactive way to create complex mathematical and scientific formulas. It supports a wide range of symbols and functions, and allows for easy sharing and integration with document editing software.

Highlights
  • Interactive visual formula editing
  • Support for multiple symbols and functions
  • LaTeX, Png, Svg, and MathML export
  • Integration with Word and WPS
  • LaTeX command and code editing
  • System and hardware keyboard support
Features
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Symeditor is a completely new formula editor, which is suitable for people in education, teaching, scientific research institutions, engineering and other fields, easy to write complex mathematical and physical formulas and symbols, a necessary tool for science students! Features: 1. Fully interactive and visual formula editing 2. Easy to learn, easy to control 3. Support multiple symbols and powerful functions Common, arrow, Greek character, geometric symbol, relation symbol, set, matrix, integral, etc 4. Support to share latex, Png, Svg and MathML, cooperate with word, markdown and other document editing 5. Support latex command 6. Support latex and MathML code editing and execution 7. Supports system input method and hardware keyboard 8. Support working with Word and WPS Download this app now and write math formulas with ease! Important tips: 1. Subscript input: start with '_' 2. Superscript input: start with '^' 3. Latex command input: start with '\' and end with enter Terms of use: https://mathfuns.com/servagree?app=symeditor Privacy Policy: https://mathfuns.com/policy?app=symeditor Contact us: Website: www.mathfuns.com Mailbox: mathfuns@hotmail.com Sina Weibo: Mathfuns

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

SymEditor4 screens
PlanMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanMaker at 82% against SymEditor's 0%. PlanMaker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (174 vs 2). SymEditor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlanMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanMaker has 174 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SymEditor's written reviews are positive against 82% of PlanMaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymEditor ships an update monthly, PlanMaker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymEditor versus PlanMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymEditorPlanMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (174 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2174 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., LtdSoftMaker Software GmbH

Customer experience

SymEditor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PlanMaker

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

Bugs and requests

SymEditor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

SymEditor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Half year membership$9.496 Months
  • Year membership3 Days trial$16.491 Year
2 purchases

PlanMaker

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

Questions

Is SymEditor free?
SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlanMaker free?
PlanMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymEditor or PlanMaker?
PlanMaker is rated higher. SymEditor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PlanMaker averages 4.7 from 174 ratings.
Do SymEditor or PlanMaker have ads?
Neither SymEditor nor PlanMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymEditor or PlanMaker?
SymEditor ships an update monthly, and PlanMaker every 2 months. Most recently, SymEditor was updated on September 17, 2026 and PlanMaker on October 17, 2026.

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