# PlanMaker vs The Spreadsheet App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanMaker at 82% against The Spreadsheet App's 50%. PlanMaker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). The Spreadsheet App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and The Spreadsheet App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlanMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 371 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Spreadsheet App's.

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, The Spreadsheet App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanMaker | The Spreadsheet App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmaker/id1569806683/reviews)** | [4.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftMaker Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/910083314) | [Henrik Kjær](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671456118) |

## 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


### The Spreadsheet App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440)

Create, manage, and visualize data with a user-friendly spreadsheet application. Build custom functions, generate charts, and export reports to PDF. Ideal for budgeting, expense tracking, and data analysis on the go.

**Highlights:** User-defined functions, Data visualization with charts, PDF export, Drag and drop functionality, Undo/Redo, No registration required

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| One-time payment | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanMaker free?

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

### Is The Spreadsheet App free?

The Spreadsheet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlanMaker or The Spreadsheet App?

PlanMaker is rated higher. PlanMaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while The Spreadsheet App averages 4.5 from 371 ratings.

### Do PlanMaker or The Spreadsheet App have ads?

Neither PlanMaker nor The Spreadsheet App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlanMaker or The Spreadsheet App?

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, and The Spreadsheet App every 5 days. Most recently, PlanMaker was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Spreadsheet App on October 11, 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.*