# PlanMaker vs Forms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanMaker at 82% against Forms's 0%. PlanMaker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Forms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlanMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanMaker has 174 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forms's.

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, Forms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanMaker | Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmaker/id1569806683/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftMaker Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/910083314) | [Pratheesh Bennet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548251165) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmaker/id1569806683)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $13.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942)

Instantly create smart forms with AI or design your own. Customize templates, scan paper forms, and export data to Google Sheets, Excel, or PDFs. Offers offline use and professional branding options.

**Highlights:** AI-powered form creation, Customizable form templates, Scan and digitize paper forms, Export data to Google Sheets, Excel, PDF, Offline form building and filling, Add branding elements to PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Unlimited Forms & Fields | $1.99 | per month |
| One-time purchase for lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Export Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanMaker free?

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

### Is Forms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanMaker or Forms?

PlanMaker is rated higher. PlanMaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Forms averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do PlanMaker or Forms have ads?

Forms shows ads; PlanMaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlanMaker or Forms?

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, and Forms every 3 days. Most recently, PlanMaker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Forms on October 3, 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.*