Comparison

THE PLAN Magazine vs Skillshare

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

Head to head
About

THE PLAN Magazine

This app provides in-depth architectural and design insights, featuring detailed project analyses, construction specifics, and industry news. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and students in architecture, design, and real estate.

Highlights
  • Detailed architectural project analysis
  • Construction details in multiple languages
  • Industry news and trends
  • Focus on design and realization
  • High-quality images and graphics
Features
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THE PLAN – Architecture & Technologies in Detail is one of the most acclaimed architecture and design reviews on the Italian market and, thanks to its strongly international approach, among the most widely distributed and read magazines outside of Italy with an important readership of professionals from the sectors of architecture, design, building and real estate as well as universities faculties. Our editorial strategy right from the start has been to present architecture projects as information and learning tools, highly profitable for the professionals who read them. Texts are in English and Italian while the construction details are in English, Italian, German and Spanish. All photographs, drawings and graphic details follow the same format, ensuring ease of reading and reference. THE PLAN’s editorial approach is to provide in-depth understanding of the architectures reviewed. Each project is prepared with the utmost attention, from the construction details through to images and graphic design. Special focus is given to the link between project design and realization. Each issue of the THE PLAN contains architecture, editorials, projects, technology and significant space is dedicated to architectural materials produced by the industry. The Plan subscription’s options: 8 issues (1-year) subscription for € 39,99, automatically renewed until canceled Single issue for € 5,99. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. Delivery Deadlines: March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December The subscription is automatically renewed until cancelation. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. For the subscription your credit card will automatically be charged for another subscription period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes account settings. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy policy: https://www.theplan.it/eng/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.theplan.it/eng/theplan-app-terms-of-use

About

Skillshare

Access thousands of online courses taught by industry professionals to develop your creative skills. Learn drawing, animation, design, photography, and more at your own pace. Offers free classes and a premium subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Thousands of online creative courses
  • Professionally led lessons
  • Offline viewing
  • Progress syncing across devices
  • Mini viewer for multitasking
  • Free classes available
Features
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Explore your creativity on Skillshare, the leading learning app for online courses where millions of creatives come together. Take the next step in your creative journey with thousands of inspiring classes on topics like drawing, animation, creative writing, and much more. With Skillshare you’ll take online classes hand-in-hand with leading professionals that will teach you to use the tools you need to excel in any creative endeavor. Discover lessons in everything from calligraphy and graphic design to photography and arts and crafts. Watch thousands of online classes on the creative education app made for everyone – whether it’s a hobby or professional pursuit. With Skillshare you’ll learn to use essential art tools like Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator, and Photoshop to polish your creative skills with the latest in industry tech. Learn piano, a new language, or digital marketing – the possibilities are endless. Discover online courses for the talent you’ve always wanted to develop with Skillshare today Start your creative career and download Skillshare now. SKILLSHARE FEATURES PROFESSIONALLY LED LESSONS - Discover hundreds of free classes and start learning as soon as you download - Find online courses that teach everything – from public speaking and art design to how to draw - Explore guided lessons that help teach the creative skills you’ve always wanted to develop EXPLORE ONLINE CLASSES FOR ALL CREATIVE NEEDS Develop your skills in: - Drawing - Calligraphy - Graphic Design - Photography - Animation - Arts & Crafts - Illustration - Hand Lettering - Pattern Design - Icon Design - Watercolor - Music - Animation - Creative Writing - Digital Marketing - and more! THE ON THE GO EDUCATION APP - Sync your progress across multiple devices for seamless learning - Skillshare is the learning app that goes where you go, with convenient offline viewing when needed - Multitask with a mini viewer to keep your lessons going and get more done Download Skillshare today and watch hundreds of free online classes to kickstart your creative journey. Start your free trial of Skillshare Premium to get unlimited access to our full library of premium, subscription-only classes. As a Skillshare Premium Member, you can also download classes to watch offline. Questions? Suggestions? Feel free to email us at help@skillshare.com. TERMS After your 30 day trial, payment will automatically be charged to your iTunes Account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription and auto-renewal settings are managed via your iTunes Account Settings. For further information please refer to our privacy policy (https://www.skillshare.com/ss/privacy) and terms of use (https://www.skillshare.com/ss/terms).

Screenshots

THE PLAN Magazine4 screens
Skillshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skillshare at every 10 days against THE PLAN Magazine's every 7 months. Skillshare also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (25K vs 13). 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. THE PLAN Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skillshare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skillshare has 25K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of THE PLAN Magazine's written reviews are positive against 62% of Skillshare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE PLAN Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Skillshare every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THE PLAN Magazine versus Skillshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE PLAN MagazineSkillshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)4.8 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1325K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB64 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaggioli s.p.a.Skillshare, Inc.

Customer experience

THE PLAN Magazine

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%

Skillshare

All ratings25,411 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,527 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

THE PLAN Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Skillshare

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Video playback issues and syncing problems
  • Inconsistent user interface and navigation
  • Inability to access class resources and materials
  • Account management and cancellation difficulties

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to sort and organize saved classes
  • Offline class downloads and viewing
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • More advanced search and filtering options
  • Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking
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  • Direct class enrollment and feedback from the app

In-app purchases

10 purchases

THE PLAN Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • The Plan Magazine Subscriptions$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • The Plan Magazine$3.99
  • The Plan Magazine 057 Eng$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 058 En$5.99
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  • The Plan Magazine 059 En$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 061 En$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 063 En$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 065 En$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 066 En$5.99
  • The Plan Magazine 067 En$5.99
8 purchases

Skillshare

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Membership1 Month trial2 variants$18.991 Month
  • Skillshare Monthly Membership1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Membership1 Month trial2 variants$31.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Membership7 Days trial$31.991 Month
  • Skillshare Monthly Membership1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • Skillshare Annual Membership1 Month trial$167.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Membership1 Month trial2 variants$169.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Membership7 Days trial$169.991 Year

Questions

Is THE PLAN Magazine free?
THE PLAN Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skillshare free?
Skillshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, THE PLAN Magazine or Skillshare?
Skillshare is rated higher. THE PLAN Magazine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Skillshare averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.
Do THE PLAN Magazine or Skillshare have ads?
Neither THE PLAN Magazine nor Skillshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE PLAN Magazine or Skillshare?
THE PLAN Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Skillshare every 10 days. Most recently, THE PLAN Magazine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Skillshare on October 16, 2026.

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