Comparison

Plan Builder vs Goal Sheet Matrix Maker

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

Head to head
About

Plan Builder

Features
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[App that 10 million MZ generation will choose] The Mandarat technique that Shohei Otani loves! I can clearly see what plans need to be accompanied to achieve the goal based on the central goal that I really want to achieve! ▦ Goal Management - Create a central goal, add a detailed plan - You can set up a theme and decorate your schedule! ▦ emoji - Make my schedule pretty ▦ Export - Save it as a photo file and use it ▦ Widget - Support widgets Terms and Conditions : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://fresh-blue-35f.notion.site/d9697e2de03542fc92f4a63574af9ee3 AppStore Subscription Guide • Payments are made regularly every month to the payment department registered in the App Store account. • The period of use is 1 month from the payment date of each month. • Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the current subscription period and be re-charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription. • You can manage or disable automatic payments from your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase, and continue to use them for the remainder of the time after automatic payment. • If you want to terminate a regular payment product purchased from in-app payment, Settings Apps > iTunes and the App Store > Top Apple ID > View Apple ID > Subscribe > Unsubscribe

About

Goal Sheet Matrix Maker

Visualize and organize your goals using a simple 9x9 grid. Break down your ultimate objective into smaller elements and then into concrete actions. Mark your progress as you achieve each step to stay motivated and on track.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid visualization
  • Goal breakdown into elements and actions
  • Progress tracking with checkmarks
  • Color coding
  • No account registration
Features
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How do you set your goals? Whether it's studying for an exam, starting a business or raising your child, there are moments when you have a goal in mind. Please use this simple and practical 9x9 grid sheet to visualize your goals. [How to Use] When you launch the app, you'll see a 3x3 grid with nine squares. Place your ultimate goal in the center square and set the elements required to achieve that goal in the surrounding squares. Then, specify the concrete actions necessary to accomplish each element in it's subchart. As you achieve the elements and goals, mark each square with a checkmark! [About Goal Sheet] Goal Sheet loosely is inspired by the concept of a "Mandala Style Sheet" or more aptly "Goal Bingo" - a tool designed to stimulate creativity and enhance organized thinking. It helps you visualize and organize your unique ideas and projects. You can use it to sort your thoughts, memorize information, and plan your goals. The sheet can be quickly accessed on your smartphone, allowing you to set goals and work towards achieving them anytime, anywhere. It's user-friendly and suitable for various individuals. [Features] - Simple and easy to use - Color coding - No account registration required [Recommended for] - Goal tracking - Exam preparation or studying - Students or working professionals - Business startups - Parents raising children Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/goal-sheet-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plan Builder4 screens
Goal Sheet Matrix Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plan Builder and Goal Sheet Matrix Maker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Plan Builder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Goal Sheet Matrix Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plan Builder ships an update every 9 days, Goal Sheet Matrix Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Plan Builder versus Goal Sheet Matrix Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlan BuilderGoal Sheet Matrix Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiyeon LeeJordan Holland

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plan Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$1.991 Month
3 purchases

Goal Sheet Matrix Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Plan Builder free?
Plan Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goal Sheet Matrix Maker free?
Goal Sheet Matrix Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plan Builder or Goal Sheet Matrix Maker have ads?
Both Plan Builder and Goal Sheet Matrix Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plan Builder or Goal Sheet Matrix Maker?
Plan Builder ships an update every 9 days, and Goal Sheet Matrix Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plan Builder was updated on May 18, 2026 and Goal Sheet Matrix Maker on September 24, 2026.

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