Comparison

THE PLAN Magazine vs edX online learning

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

edX online learning

Access thousands of online courses and degree programs from top universities and companies. Upskill in critical disciplines, strengthen your resume, and advance your career on your own schedule. Stream content, download materials, and test your knowledge with quizzes and exams.

Highlights
  • Thousands of courses and programs
  • World-class academic and industry partners
  • Career skill development
  • Professional certificate programs
  • Degree programs
  • Stream online courses
  • Download course materials
Features
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edX is the online learning platform that prepares you for every career moment. Register for free, and get immediate access to: * Education for every budget and background. Choose from thousands of courses and programs — from free courses to full degrees — that match your personal, professional, and financial needs. * World-class academic and industry partners. Discover immersive programs from Harvard, Amazon, Google, MIT, IBM, and hundreds of other exceptional institutions around the world. * Learning that drives meaningful career outcomes. Upskill in dozens of critical disciplines — like AI, supply chain management, and sustainability — to build a résumé-redefining skill set. It’s never too late or too early to join edX. Our courses and programs meet you where you are in your professional trajectory. You can: * Switch industries. Launch, change, or advance your tech career with immersive boot camps. * Strengthen your résumé. Deepen your expertise and showcase your skills with professional certificate programs. * Level up as a leader. Learn to lead initiatives and teams with executive education programs. * Earn a degree. Unlock new career opportunities with master’s, doctorate, and undergraduate degree programs. Make your next career move on your schedule. With edX’s free mobile app, you can: * Stream online courses in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more. * Download course materials and transcripts for uninterrupted access. * Test your knowledge with quizzes, assignments, and exams. * Discover and enroll in new courses and programs as your skills evolve. Visit: edx.org Like: facebook.com/edx Follow: x.com/edxonline and instagram.com/edxonline

Screenshots

THE PLAN Magazine4 screens
edX online learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: edX online learning at 82% against THE PLAN Magazine's 40%. edX online learning also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 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. THE PLAN Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and edX online learning sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

edX online learning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: edX online learning has 11K 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 82% of edX online learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE PLAN Magazine ships an update every 7 months, edX online learning every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THE PLAN Magazine versus edX online learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE PLAN MagazineedX online learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1311K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaggioli s.p.a.edX LLC

Customer experience

THE PLAN Magazine

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

edX online learning

All ratings10,742 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,857 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

THE PLAN Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

edX online learning

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not playing or freezing
  • Frequent app crashes or refreshes
  • Login issues and loss of course progress
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved progress tracking and bookmarking
  • Split-screen support for note-taking
  • Offline mode for all course content
  • Better search and filtering options
  • Seamless sync between app and website

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
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  • 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
43 purchases

edX online learning

One-time43
  • Upgrade Course8 variants$5.00
  • Upgrade Course2 variants$10.00
  • Upgrade Course$15.00
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  • Upgrade Course2 variants$19.00
  • Upgrade Course$20.00
  • Upgrade Course7 variants$25.00
  • Upgrade Course$26.00
  • Upgrade Course11 variants$29.00
  • Upgrade Course$30.00
  • Upgrade Course6 variants$39.00
  • Upgrade Course$45.00
  • Upgrade Course16 variants$49.00
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  • Upgrade Course15 variants$99.00
  • Upgrade Course2 variants$100.00
  • Upgrade Course$105.99
  • Upgrade Course6 variants$119.00
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  • Upgrade Course3 variants$129.00
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  • Upgrade Course$186.99
  • Upgrade Course13 variants$189.00
  • Upgrade Course9 variants$199.00
  • Upgrade Course$200.00
  • Upgrade Course9 variants$209.00
  • Upgrade Course7 variants$219.00
  • Upgrade Course$229.00
  • Upgrade Course8 variants$249.00
  • Upgrade Course11 variants$299.00
  • Upgrade Course$300.00
  • Upgrade Course$349.00
  • Upgrade Course$449.00
  • Upgrade Course$829.00

Questions

Is THE PLAN Magazine free?
THE PLAN Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is edX online learning free?
edX online learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, THE PLAN Magazine or edX online learning?
edX online learning is rated higher. THE PLAN Magazine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while edX online learning averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do THE PLAN Magazine or edX online learning have ads?
Neither THE PLAN Magazine nor edX online learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE PLAN Magazine or edX online learning?
THE PLAN Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and edX online learning every 5 weeks. Most recently, THE PLAN Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and edX online learning on October 27, 2026.

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