# Plickers vs Planbook Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Planbook Mobile at 4.8 against Plickers's 4.1. Planbook Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 313). Plickers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (72% vs 51%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Plickers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planbook Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planbook Mobile has 7.2K ratings behind it against 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Plickers's written reviews are positive against 51% of Planbook Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plickers | Planbook Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plickers/id701184049/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 313 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plickers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/701184052) | [Planbook Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/671763637) |

## What reviewers say

### Plickers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plickers/id701184049)

This app allows educators to conduct instant polls and check for understanding in their classrooms without requiring students to have individual devices. Simply scan student response cards using a smartphone or tablet to gather data, which is then automatically saved online.

**Highlights:** Free classroom polling, No student devices required, Scan student response cards, Instant checks-for-understanding, Automatic data saving, Online data access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant feedback and data
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🤩 Students love it
- 📊 Helpful assessment tool
- 🏫 Great for the classroom

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🔄 Difficult to navigate after updates
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔍 Limited question customization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Scanning issues and inconsistent response detection
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Disappearing questions and data loss
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to share question banks between teachers
- More formatting options for questions and answers
- Improved data reporting and export capabilities
- Compatibility with more devices and platforms
- Easier class and student management


### Planbook Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Planbook Subscription | $20.00 | one-time |
| 2-Year Planbook Subscription | $36.00 | one-time |
| 3-Year Planbook Subscription | $48.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving program
- 👍 Helpful for both homeschool and school teachers
- 👍 Allows for easy sharing and organization of lessons
- 👍 Useful for adapting to changes like snow days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Events/features not working in app
- 🐛 Google sign-in not working on app
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Copy/paste feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Inability to access Google Drive files in app

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plickers free?

Plickers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planbook Mobile free?

Planbook Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plickers or Planbook Mobile?

Planbook Mobile is rated higher. Plickers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Planbook Mobile averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Plickers or Planbook Mobile have ads?

Plickers shows ads; Planbook Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plickers or Planbook Mobile?

Plickers ships an update every 2 months, and Planbook Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Plickers was updated on October 13, 2026 and Planbook Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*