Planbook Mobile vs Follett Software Ops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planbook Mobile
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.
- Comprehensive lesson planning
- Meticulous student learning standards
- Extensive features for educators
- Outstanding support and tutorials
- Continuous improvement based on feedback
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Welcome to Planbook! With over one million teachers and one billion lessons, Planbook is the established leader in online lesson planning! Why is Planbook preferred by educators? * We offer the most features for teachers and schools * At $20 per year, we offer the best value on the market * Outstanding support plus knowledge base and tutorials * Our student learning standards are meticulous * Our product is always improving thanks to educator feedback Download and take advantage of our 90 day free trial!
Follett Software Ops
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Keep tech staff productive in the field. Scan devices, access asset history, update tickets, and close support requests without returning to a desk. The result is faster fixes and more classroom uptime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Follett Software Ops at none against Planbook Mobile's 3. Planbook Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Follett Software Ops asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planbook Mobile | Follett Software Ops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Planbook Inc. | Follett School Solutions, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Planbook Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
3 requests- Add copy and paste feature
- Improve mobile app experience (e.g., biometric login, portrait mode)
- Enhance integration with other platforms (e.g., Canvas)
Follett Software Ops
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Planbook Mobile
- 1-Year Planbook Subscription$20.00
- 2-Year Planbook Subscription$36.00
- 3-Year Planbook Subscription$48.00
Follett Software Ops
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Planbook Mobile free?
Is Follett Software Ops free?
Do Planbook Mobile or Follett Software Ops have ads?
Which is updated more often, Planbook Mobile or Follett Software Ops?
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