# Project Plan 365 vs viProject

The clearest difference is rating: viProject at 4.3 against Project Plan 365's 3.3. viProject also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Project Plan 365's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project Plan 365 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $129.99 per year and viProject sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

viProject holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: viProject has 301 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Project Plan 365's written reviews are positive against 37% of viProject's.

Project Plan 365 ships an update every 2 months, viProject every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Plan 365 | viProject |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-plan-365/id742239541/reviews) | **[4.3 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viproject-project-management/id1028911504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **301** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 95 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Housatonic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/463199298) | [ViProject Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/476000003) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Plan 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-plan-365/id742239541)

This app offers robust project planning and collaboration features for individuals and teams. It allows users to view, edit, and create Microsoft Project files on iOS devices, supporting various standard views and reports. Seamlessly integrate with cloud storage for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** MS Project file compatibility (MPP), Project planning and collaboration, Supports standard MS Project views, Cloud storage integration, Create and edit project plans, Critical path analysis and reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Editor | $129.99 | per year |


### viProject

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viproject-project-management/id1028911504)

Manage complex projects with interactive Gantt charts. Plan, track, and analyze schedules, budgets, and resources. Supports WBS, critical path calculation, and custom calendars for professional project oversight.

**Highlights:** Interactive Gantt charts, Project scheduling and WBS, Critical path calculation, Custom calendars and task constraints, Progress tracking (duration, work, % complete), Resource and cost management, MS Project XML import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $7.49 | per month |
| 3 Month Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Access | $38.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Effective Gantt chart functionality
- ⚡ Quick to learn and get started
- 💰 Free version available with useful features
- 📊 Comprehensive project management capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 App no longer supported or maintained
- 🚫 No customer support available
- 💸 Hidden subscription costs for basic features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
- 📱 Poor iPad/mobile compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- Start and end dates swap when setting either one
- Linked tasks don't move when successor is moved
- Data loss after app crashes or overnight saves
- App crashes when adding holidays
- App crashes when attempting PDF share

**Requested features**

- Actual vs. planned completion date tracking
- Calendar view for printing/PDF export
- Drag-and-drop column and row sorting
- Better sharing capabilities with team members
- Improved visual customization (colors, themes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project Plan 365 free?

Project Plan 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is viProject free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project Plan 365 or viProject?

viProject is rated higher. Project Plan 365 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while viProject averages 4.3 from 301 ratings.

### Do Project Plan 365 or viProject have ads?

Neither Project Plan 365 nor viProject shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Project Plan 365 or viProject?

Project Plan 365 ships an update every 2 months, and viProject every 2 weeks. Most recently, Project Plan 365 was updated on October 12, 2026 and viProject on October 14, 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.*