# PlanMaker vs Spreadsheets Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanMaker at 82% against Spreadsheets Editor's 40%. PlanMaker also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 9). Spreadsheets Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Spreadsheets Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spreadsheets Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanMaker has 174 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Spreadsheets Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanMaker | Spreadsheets Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmaker/id1569806683/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets-editor-xls-reader/id6738071903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftMaker Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/910083314) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## 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


### Spreadsheets Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheets-editor-xls-reader/id6738071903)

Transform your device into a powerful spreadsheet workstation. Create, edit, and analyze data with AI-powered tools, templates, and image-to-spreadsheet conversion. Seamlessly share and print your work for business, education, or personal use.

**Highlights:** Full-featured spreadsheet creation and editing, AI-powered table generation and templates, Image-to-spreadsheet conversion, Universal file format compatibility, Dynamic charting and data visualization, Seamless sharing and export options

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership Discount | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanMaker free?

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

### Is Spreadsheets Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanMaker or Spreadsheets Editor?

Spreadsheets Editor is rated higher. PlanMaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Spreadsheets Editor averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do PlanMaker or Spreadsheets Editor have ads?

Neither PlanMaker nor Spreadsheets Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlanMaker or Spreadsheets Editor?

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, and Spreadsheets Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, PlanMaker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Spreadsheets Editor on September 23, 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.*