PlanMaker vs علم بالقلم
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/
علم بالقلم
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مرحباً بكم في تطبيق عالم بالقلم، المنصة الرائدة المصممة لتعزيز التواصل بين أولياء الأمور، والمعلمين، وإدارة المركز التعليمي. استمتع بتجربة تواصل استثنائية وابقَ على اطلاع دائم بكل تفاصيل يوم طفلك التعليمي من خلال بيئة آمنة وبتصميم عصري وجذاب. أبرز المميزات: - لوحة تحكم شاملة لولي الأمر أدر حسابات جميع أبنائك وتابعهم بسهولة من خلال واجهة واحدة تفاعلية. احصل على ملخص سريع ليومهم بمجرد فتح التطبيق. - الأنشطة اليومية واليوميات لا تفوت أي لحظة! استقبل تحديثات حية وشاهد صوراً ومقاطع لمهارات وأنشطة طفلك اليومية، الفعاليات، والمشاريع مباشرة من داخل الفصل الدراسي. - التقييم اليومي والمتابعة تابع التطور الأكاديمي والسلوكي لطفلك من خلال نظام التقييم اليومي. شاركه نجاحاته وكن على دراية تامة بمستوى تقدمه. - أخبار وإعلانات فورية ابقَ على تواصل دائم مع آخر أخبار المركز، الرحلات القادمة، والإعلانات الإدارية الهامة التي تصلك مباشرة عبر الإشعارات الفورية. - تصميم عصري وسهل الاستخدام استمتع بتجربة مستخدم راقية وواجهة مريحة للعين. سواء كنت تقرأ إعلاناً أو تتصفح يوميات طفلك، ستجد أن تصفح التطبيق سلس، سريع، ومصمم خصيصاً لراحتك. عالم بالقلم ليس مجرد تطبيق، بل هو نافذتك المطلة على عالم طفلك.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: علم بالقلم at none against PlanMaker's 2. علم بالقلم also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. علم بالقلم asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlanMaker ships an update every 2 months, علم بالقلم every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlanMaker | علم بالقلم |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (174 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoftMaker Software GmbH | Mohammed Dabi |
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
علم بالقلم
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
علم بالقلم
No in-app purchases









