EvaluWise vs Planbook Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EvaluWise
This application streamlines the teacher evaluation process with digital tools for formal and informal observations. It allows for easy data entry, evidence organization, and supports customizable rubrics, making evaluations more accurate and effective.
- Formal Classroom Observations
- Informal Classroom Observations
- Organizes Observation Evidence
- Supports Customizable Rubric/Framework
- Email/Printable Forms
- Offline Observations
- Upload Documents/Pictures as evidence
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EvaluWise® is the single most effective digital tool for streamlining and improving the teacher evaluation process, regardless of the evaluation model you are using. This companion app to the EvaluWise® service makes data entry as simple and easy as possible. Built from the ground up by administrators and teachers who understand the real-world demands of educators, EvaluWise® improves the accuracy, usefulness and effectiveness of both formal and informal evaluations as well as classroom walkthroughs. Features include: - Formal Classroom Observations - Informal Classroom Observations - Organizes Observation Evidence - Supports Customizable Rubric/Framework - Email/Printable Forms - Group Observations - Web-based access - Offline Observations - Upload Documents/Pictures as evidence - Evaluation Calendar
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EvaluWise at none against Planbook Mobile's 3. EvaluWise also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Planbook Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EvaluWise asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EvaluWise | Planbook Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (7.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vista Learning, NFP | Planbook Inc. |
Customer experience
EvaluWise
Planbook Mobile
Bugs and requests
EvaluWise
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
EvaluWise
No in-app purchases
Planbook Mobile
- 1-Year Planbook Subscription$20.00
- 2-Year Planbook Subscription$36.00
- 3-Year Planbook Subscription$48.00
Questions
Is EvaluWise free?
Is Planbook Mobile free?
Do EvaluWise or Planbook Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, EvaluWise or Planbook Mobile?
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