Comparison

Planava vs MPP File Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Planava

Features
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Planava is the Gantt tool built for independents. Plan your projects, track your progress and share a professional timeline with your client in minutes. Tired of sending messy Excel schedules to your clients? Planava lets you create a professional Gantt chart in minutes and share it instantly — PDF, image, or email. PLAN IN MINUTES - Create Gantt charts with Fast Gantt: just name your tasks, set durations, and your timeline is ready - Choose from ready-made templates: Construction, IT, Marketing, Event Planning and more - Set task dependencies, priorities and milestones TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Visual timeline with real-time progress tracking - Baseline comparison to detect schedule drift - Professional KPI dashboard: SPI, velocity, workload, overdue alerts - Data date marker to see where you stand today EXPORT & SHARE - Export to PDF in professional A4 landscape format - Save as HD image - Share by email directly from the app DESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Clean, intuitive interface built for iOS - Works offline, all data stays on your device - Dark mode support - Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian FREE TO START Planava is free to download with full project and task creation. Upgrade to Premium to unlock PDF export, HD image export, email sharing, KPI dashboard and advanced analytics. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Monthly: $8.99/month - Yearly: $89.99/year (save 16%) - 7-day free trial included on both plans - Payment charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://planava.app/#privacy Terms of Use: https://planava.app/#terms

About

MPP File Viewer

View and inspect Gantt charts, tasks, and resources from Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 schedule files on your Apple devices. Export project information as PDF or CSV for easy sharing. Files are processed locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Open MPP, MPT, MSPDI, XER, P6 XML, and MPX files
  • Inspect Gantt charts, tasks, and resources
  • Browse task hierarchy
  • Navigate pinch-to-zoom Gantt timeline
  • Export as PDF or CSV
  • Print Gantt charts
Features
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Review received schedules before your next meeting. Open Microsoft Project or Primavera files, compare updates and keep decisions beside the plan. REVIEW THE NEXT UPDATE • Inspect Gantt charts, task dates and available resources. Share PDF reports and CSV tables. • Group saved revisions and compare an update with your reviewed baseline. • Save weekly minutes and carry open actions forward with owners and due dates. Reviewed minutes keep a fixed copy of what was discussed. BRING IN A SPREADSHEET Choose an XLSX sheet, heading row and task columns, then check every task row before opening. Selected formula and error cells are rejected; formulas are not calculated. CSV, TSV and tab-delimited TXT can also use column mapping. CREATE A SMALL PLAN Set task names, dates, progress and notes in an editable local draft. Valid drafts save automatically. Export CSV or Project XML with manual task dates. There is no MPP writing or dependency rescheduling. ONE DISTINCT FILE FREE Open one distinct file free and reopen that unchanged file. A changed revision counts as a new file. For more files, choose an annual or monthly subscription, a nonrenewing seven-day pass or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; the seven-day pass does not renew. Prices and terms appear before purchase. LOCAL PROCESSING AND YOUR CHOICES Received originals stay read-only; created drafts are editable. File processing and meeting notes are local. Basic usage sharing is optional, off by default and changeable in settings. Usage counts contain no document text or recordings. No account is required. FORMAT AND LANGUAGE NOTES Opens MPP/MPT, Project XML, Primavera XER/P6 XML, MPX and supported tables. XLSX limits include 25 MiB input and 25,000 task rows; XLS, XLSM and encrypted workbooks are not supported. Password-protected MPP is not supported. Available fields depend on the source. This is not a certified scheduling or contractual-verification system. App interface: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Other language settings use a supported language or English. Independently developed by Eutopix Labs. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or certified by Microsoft or Oracle. Primavera is a registered trademark of Oracle. Terms of Use: https://ganttpeek.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ganttpeek.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Planava4 screens
MPP File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MPP File Viewer at 4 against Planava's 2. 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. Planava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and MPP File Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planava ships an update every 11 days, MPP File Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Planava versus MPP File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanavaMPP File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWissam NOELEUTOPIX LABS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Planava

Subscriptions2
  • Planava Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Planava Premium Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

MPP File Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • GanttPeek Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • GanttPeek Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • GanttPeek Pro 7-Day Pass$4.99
  • GanttPeek Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Planava free?
Planava is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPP File Viewer free?
MPP File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planava or MPP File Viewer have ads?
Neither Planava nor MPP File Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planava or MPP File Viewer?
Planava ships an update every 11 days, and MPP File Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, Planava was updated on October 25, 2026 and MPP File Viewer on October 29, 2026.

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