Comparison

PlanMaker vs Office Suite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Office Suite

This comprehensive office suite allows you to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. It offers seamless compatibility with OpenOffice and LibreOffice formats, along with robust PDF editing capabilities and direct camera scanning.

Highlights
  • Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Export files to PDF
  • Full support for embedded media
  • Scan documents with device camera
  • Recover unsaved changes automatically
  • Supports OpenDocument and Microsoft Office formats
Features
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Office Suite is the world’s first fully-featured port of OpenOffice for iOS, delivering a powerful and comprehensive office suite compatible with OpenOffice and LibreOffice documents. With its intuitive interface, powerful features, and seamless sync across devices, Office Suite: Word, Sheet, PDF is the all-in-one productivity solution for users on the go. All-in-One Productivity Suite Office Suite: Word, Sheet, PDF brings together all the essential tools you need—word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs—in one powerful app. Whether you're working remotely or on the move, it’s your go-to solution for creating, editing, and sharing professional documents anytime, anywhere. Absolutely! Here's a naturally shuffled and reworded version of the **Features** and **Supported File Formats** sections. It maintains all the original details but flows like fresh, non-copy-paste content: --- ## ■ Key Features ■ - Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in one unified app - Export files to PDF and preserve formatting across platforms - Full support for embedded media, including audio and video - Scan documents directly using your device’s camera and save as PDF or image - Craft stylized text and apply formatting effects to enhance your content - Open and save files with high fidelity, especially for Open Document Format - Recover unsaved changes automatically—your work is always protected - Format paragraphs with ease and customize document layouts - Supports inserting and managing embedded objects for richer documents - Simple, user-first interface that’s easy for everyone to navigate --- ## ■ Supported File Formats ■ **Office Suite: Word, Sheet, PDF** supports a wide range of formats, ensuring seamless compatibility with industry-standard tools: ### Fully Supported (Open & Save) **Microsoft Office:** - DOC, DOCX, DOT, DOTX, DOCM (Word) - XLS, XLSX, XLT, XLTX, XLSM (Excel) - PPT, PPTX, POT, POTX, PPTM (PowerPoint) **Open Standards & Others:** - ODT, ODS, ODP, ODG, ODF (OpenDocument Formats) - SXW, SXC, SXD, SXI, SXG, SXM (OpenOffice/StarOffice) - PDF - TXT, CSV, XML - HTML - TIFF, BMP, PNG, GIF, JPG, SVG Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/office-suite-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/office-suite-terms-of-use/home

Screenshots

PlanMaker4 screens
Office Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlanMaker at 4.7 against Office Suite's 3.7. PlanMaker also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Office Suite's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Office Suite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlanMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanMaker has 174 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of PlanMaker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Office Suite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, Office Suite monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PlanMaker versus Office Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanMakerOffice Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (174 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings174 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftMaker Software GmbHSoftcap

Customer experience

PlanMaker

All ratings174 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative10.7%

Office Suite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Office Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlanMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year
4 purchases

Office Suite

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthy$4.991 Month
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pro Monthy$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PlanMaker free?
PlanMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Office Suite free?
Office Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlanMaker or Office Suite?
PlanMaker is rated higher. PlanMaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Office Suite averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PlanMaker or Office Suite have ads?
Neither PlanMaker nor Office Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlanMaker or Office Suite?
PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, and Office Suite monthly. Most recently, PlanMaker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Office Suite on August 27, 2026.

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