Comparison

Write2Buy vs PlanMaker

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

Head to head
About

Write2Buy

Easily create handwritten shopping lists with customizable brush options. Manage products by adding, editing, reordering, and marking them as purchased. Share your lists with others.

Highlights
  • Handwritten list creation
  • Customizable brush color and size
  • Add, edit, and reorder products
  • Select/deselect items
  • Mark items as purchased
  • Share shopping lists
Features
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Hand write a shopping list in a fast and easy way. Features: - choose the color and size of the brush; - add a new product in the list; - edit the name of the product (tap on the row); - change the position of the product into the list (long press on the row); - change the height of the row; - select/deselect the product; - delete the product from the list once you have bought; - share the shopping list.

About

PlanMaker

This app offers a full-featured spreadsheet program for mobile devices, compatible with Excel files. Work on your spreadsheets anywhere with a comprehensive set of tools, including extensive calculation functions, data analysis, and charting capabilities. Seamlessly exchange data with desktop versions and save files locally or in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Excel file compatibility (XLSX, XLS)
  • Over 430 calculation functions
  • 1 million rows and 16384 columns
  • Conditional formatting
  • 80+ chart types
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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■ PlanMaker ► The only complete Office spreadsheet program for your Excel files ► Work on your Excel spreadsheets wherever and whenever you want. ► When working on the go, take advantage of a feature set that you would otherwise only know from your PC or Mac. ► Almost all features can be used permanently free of charge. The complete set of features that you know from Microsoft Excel or PlanMaker on your Mac or PC is now offered by PlanMaker on your iPhone and iPad. Compatibility without compromise: PlanMaker uses the Microsoft Office XLSX format as its native format. This guarantees seamless data exchange. You can open your spreadsheets directly in Microsoft Excel without having to convert them. Intuitive operation on iPhone and iPad: PlanMaker always provides an ideal user experience, regardless of whether you're using it on your iPhone or an iPad. On an iPhone, you can use the practical toolbars with just one finger. On an iPad, you work with ribbons similar to those on your Mac or PC. Save locally or in the cloud: PlanMaker not only enables you to open and save documents stored on your device, but it also allows you to access your files in iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive and all other cloud storage services. The PlanMaker user interface is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and more than 20 other languages. PlanMaker brings the features of a desktop spreadsheet program to your iPhone and iPad. You shouldn't settle for less. ■ Working with files ► Worksheets can be losslessly exchanged with PlanMaker for Windows, Mac and Linux. ► Open and save XLSX and XLS files with full fidelity from Microsoft Excel 5.0 to 2021 and Excel 365, also with password protection ► Import and export assistant for text files ■ Extensive calculation capabilities ► More than 430 calculation functions ► 1 million rows and 16384 columns ► Complex numbers and array functions ► AutoSum, AutoProduct, AutoFill, etc. ► External references ■ Editing and formatting ► Conditional formatting ► Format painter for the rapid transfer of formatting ► Borders, shading, fill patterns ► Cell styles ► Forms with input fields, checkboxes, dropdown lists, etc. ► Syntax highlighting ► Input validation (data validation) ► Sheet, workbook and document protection with encryption ■ Analyzing data ► AutoFilter ► Data grouping (outliner) ► Detective ("formula auditing") for troubleshooting worksheets ■ Comprehensive graphics functions ► Draw and design directly in the worksheet ► Excel-compatible AutoShapes ► Insert images ► Crop pictures, change brightness, contrast and gamma ► TextArt function for striking font effects ■ Presenting and visualizing data ► More than 80 types of 2D and 3D charts, for example, column and pie charts ► Impressive effects on charts: soft shadows, rounded edges, etc. ■ Other features Almost all features of PlanMaker for iOS can be used free of charge. The following additional features are available to you via an inexpensive subscription: ► Printing ► Export to PDF and PDF/A ► Pivot tables ► Distributing text to cells ► Scenarios ► Data consolidation ► Sharing documents directly from PlanMaker ► Free customer support A single subscription unlocks these features simultaneously in PlanMaker, TextMaker and Presentations for iOS. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write2Buy2 screens
PlanMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlanMaker at Free against Write2Buy's $0.99. PlanMaker also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (183 vs 1). Write2Buy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support 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

PlanMaker is free to download; Write2Buy costs $0.99 up front. PlanMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Write2Buy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write2Buy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanMaker has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write2Buy ships an update every 15 months, PlanMaker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Write2Buy versus PlanMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite2BuyPlanMaker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1183 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe CigalaSoftMaker Software GmbH

Customer experience

Write2Buy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlanMaker

All ratings174 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

Write2Buy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlanMaker

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Spreadsheet corruption and data deletion
  • Blue line appearing in the center of the screen
  • Freezing when changing font/font size
  • Loading spinner and blue line persist after saving
  • App crashes when selecting cells and background color
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  • Graphical glitches/flickering with original keyboard

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for ODS file saving
  • Ability to adjust image size within cells
  • More robust cloud support (OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Numeric keyboard integration
  • Drag and drop cells functionality
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  • PDF import and annotation
  • Dark theme/mode
  • Improved zoom functionality for better column visibility
  • Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription for printing
  • Ability to import/export files via more cloud services

In-app purchases

None

Write2Buy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlanMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$13.491 Year

Questions

Is Write2Buy free?
Write2Buy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlanMaker free?
PlanMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write2Buy or PlanMaker?
Write2Buy is rated higher. Write2Buy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PlanMaker averages 4.7 from 183 ratings.
Do Write2Buy or PlanMaker have ads?
Neither Write2Buy nor PlanMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Write2Buy or PlanMaker?
Write2Buy ships an update every 15 months, and PlanMaker every 2 months. Most recently, Write2Buy was updated on October 19, 2026 and PlanMaker on October 22, 2026.

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