PlanMaker vs SunTable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Excel file compatibility (XLSX, XLS)
- Over 430 calculation functions
- 1 million rows and 16384 columns
- Conditional formatting
- 80+ chart types
- Cloud storage integration
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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/
SunTable
Create and edit tables and forms with a minimalist interface. Offers templates, video tutorials, and robust data security features like drafts and a recycle bin. Supports xlsx/xls import/export and common table functions.
- Minimalist interface
- Template library
- Video tutorials
- Drafts and recycle bin
- xlsx/xls import/export
- Common table functions
- One-click filling
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Table Maker is a unique mobile table making software, Our design concept is minimalist, and the goal is to solve the complex and difficult problem of making forms for ordinary people The software is mainly divided into four modules Homepage supports quick creation of blank forms and selection of templates designed by us to create forms The file page can quickly view the table, which can be sorted in descending or ascending order according to creation time and update time, for faster selection The video tutorial page provides video tutorials that we have carefully recorded for you, and Xiaobai can also get started quickly mine? Recycle bin, draft box to escort your data security, and online customer service to contact and communicate at any time, ask questions if you don't understand, and solve all your doubts~ Our advantage: - Simple! ! ! Get started in one minute with video tutorials. - Various styles, support schedules and data tables, and facilitate the creation of billing type tables and class schedules and other scheduling tables - Various templates, create forms through form templates, can quickly complete the work - Powerful functions, support all common table functions such as modifying table fonts, backgrounds, borders, merging, formulas, etc. - Support importing and exporting xlsx and xls files, restore the original appearance of the table one-to-one, and support cross-platform work requirements - Drafts box, the phone is out of power and shut down? Phone freezes? The form is not lost, go back to the software and continue to edit and use it in the draft box - Deleted the wrong one? Go to the recycle bin, there will be surprises - Wrong? Support one-click withdrawal, at least the last 50 operation records can be withdrawn - Withdrawing too far? Why not try to go back to the next step~ - 12345 Little Tiger Up the Mountain, this kind of regular content, why not try the one-click filling function? - Calculations are too complicated? Why not try to select and then click SUM/AVERAGE/MAX/MIN/COUNT?, the original calculation can be so simple? - A screenshot of a form sent by a good friend? Why not try to paste it directly after scanning? It turns out that the rows and columns can be automatically recognized, and the pictures can be changed directly into tables~ - What, Caton? Caton is impossible to Caton? If you don't believe me, try it~ - quick! ! ! Open forms fast, edit fast, make fast! - Stable, safe and reliable. Perfect mechanism and algorithm to ensure data security and reliability Some services within the software require the purchase of membership, including a one-time purchase of a permanent membership and a year-to-month continuous subscription membership. Instructions for continuous subscription members: - Subscription period: 1 year or one month - Payment: Pay via iTunes Store account - Cancel subscription: If you need to cancel the subscription, please manually turn off the automatic subscription in Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expires - Renewal: Debit the payment through the iTunes Store within 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription cycle will be extended for one year or one month after the deduction is successful - Privacy Policy: http://www.onlybiaoge.cn/policy-ios/ - Terms of use: http://www.onlybiaoge.cn/terms-ios/
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Verdict
PlanMaker and SunTable both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 33% of SunTable's. SunTable's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SunTable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlanMaker against 4.7 for SunTable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 92 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 33% of SunTable's.
PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, SunTable monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PlanMaker | SunTable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (183 ratings) | 4.7 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 183 — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoftMaker Software GmbH | Guangzhou Yeion Network Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
PlanMaker
SunTable
Bugs and 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
SunTable
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlanMaker
- Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year
SunTable
- Monthly subscription$1.491 Month
- 表格制作器季度会员$2.993 Months
- Annual subscription$6.991 Year
- Forever Vip$19.99









