Comparison

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps vs Planbook Mobile

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

Head to head
About

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

This application allows educators to electronically code, score, and analyze reading records. It supports various Benchmark Assessment Systems and offers features like PDF saving, automatic timing, and wireless syncing to an online data management system. It is designed for professional reading educators or those learning assessment techniques.

Highlights
  • Electronic coding and scoring of reading records
  • Analysis of oral reading accuracy, self-correction, fluency, and comprehension
  • Saves reading records as PDFs for emailing and filing
  • Automatically times conferences and calculates rates/ratios
  • Wireless syncing to Fountas & Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS)
  • Import and upload student records to ODMS
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BEFORE PURCHASING 1. The Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Applications (BAS1, BAS1 3rd Ed, BAS2, BAS2 3rd Ed, and SEL) are configured to sync their reading record data to the Fountas and Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS). Users of the Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Applications (BAS1, BAS1 3rd Ed, BAS2, BAS2 3rd Ed, and SEL) MUST also use the Fountas and Pinnell Online Data Management System. More information about the ODMS is available at the Heinemann website using keyword search term ‘BAS ODMS’ 2. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that potential purchasers view an in-depth video of how the application works at https://youtu.be/X6fUwQwU-Sc READING RECORD APPS The Reading Record Apps are for use by professional reading educators or individuals willing to learn how to take reading record assessments. Use the new Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps to electronically code, score, analyze, and manage reading records.   Download this free app and then make individual in-app purchases to gain access to the specific content you need.   In-app purchase options include:   •Benchmark Assessment System 1  (BAS1) - includes all texts from original Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 1 3rd Edition (BAS1 3rd Ed) - includes all texts from the new 3rd Edition Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 2  (BAS2) - includes all texts from original Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 2 3rd Edition (BAS2 3rd Ed) - includes all texts from the new 3rd Edition Benchmark books •Sistema de Evaluaciόn de la Lectura (SEL) - includes all texts from original Benchmark SEL books •Universal - non Fountas & Pinnell books (U)  - Includes all functionality without specific texts The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps record: •Oral Reading Accuracy •Self-Correction •Fluency   •Comprehension Additional functionalities to enhance your one-on-one assessment conference: •Saves the reading record as a PDF which you can email and/or file •Automatically times conferences and calculates rates and ratios •Records assessment conferences Makes data collection and management easier with wireless syncing to the Fountas & Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS) •Import existing ODMS groups and data to the iPad Apps •Upload new student records to the ODMS for long-term, secure centralized data management Heinemann Web SiteFountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps Support

About

Planbook Mobile

This is a comprehensive online lesson planning tool designed for educators. It offers a wide array of features, meticulous student learning standards, and excellent support. A free trial is available to experience its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive lesson planning
  • Meticulous student learning standards
  • Extensive features for educators
  • Outstanding support and tutorials
  • Continuous improvement based on feedback
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Welcome to Planbook! With over one million teachers and one billion lessons, Planbook is the established leader in online lesson planning! Why is Planbook preferred by educators? * We offer the most features for teachers and schools * At $20 per year, we offer the best value on the market * Outstanding support plus knowledge base and tutorials * Our student learning standards are meticulous * Our product is always improving thanks to educator feedback Download and take advantage of our 90 day free trial!

Screenshots

Planbook Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planbook Mobile at 4.8 against F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's 1.9. Planbook Mobile also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 10%) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 7). F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planbook Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planbook Mobile has 7.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's written reviews are positive against 51% of Planbook Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps versus Planbook Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF&P BAS Reading Record AppsPlanbook Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (7 ratings)4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews50.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeinemannPlanbook Inc.

Customer experience

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative85.7%

Planbook Mobile

All ratings6,987 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative38.8%

Bugs and requests

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Planbook Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add school year dates
  • Login page issues (keyboard blocking screen)
  • Inability to use Gmail account for sign-up
  • Lesson plans deleted without explanation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add copy and paste feature
  • Improve mobile app experience (e.g., biometric login, portrait mode)
  • Enhance integration with other platforms (e.g., Canvas)

In-app purchases

6 purchases

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

One-time6
  • Benchmark Assessment System 1 (BAS 1)$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 2 (BAS 2)$14.99
  • Sistema de Evaluacion de la Lectura (SEL)$14.99
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  • Universal Assessment System$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 1 3rd Edition (BAS1 3rd Ed)$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 2 3rd Edition (BAS2 3rd Ed)$14.99
3 purchases

Planbook Mobile

One-time3
  • 1-Year Planbook Subscription$20.00
  • 2-Year Planbook Subscription$36.00
  • 3-Year Planbook Subscription$48.00

Questions

Is F&P BAS Reading Record Apps free?
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planbook Mobile free?
Planbook Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Planbook Mobile?
Planbook Mobile is rated higher. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Planbook Mobile averages 4.8 from 7.7K ratings.
Do F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Planbook Mobile have ads?
Neither F&P BAS Reading Record Apps nor Planbook Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Planbook Mobile?
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Planbook Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Planbook Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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