# ManualMaker / Manual creation vs Planmore

The clearest difference is rating: Planmore at 4.8 against ManualMaker / Manual creation's 3.5. Planmore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ManualMaker / Manual creation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Planmore sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planmore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planmore has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ManualMaker / Manual creation's written reviews are positive against 92% of Planmore's.

ManualMaker / Manual creation ships an update fortnightly, Planmore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManualMaker / Manual creation | Planmore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualmaker-manual-creation/id879828504/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmore-schedule-planner-app/id1613129298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YOSHIHIRO TAKAHASHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/574193873) | [Daily Calendar & Planner Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896654899) |

## What reviewers say

### ManualMaker / Manual creation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualmaker-manual-creation/id879828504)

Easily create detailed manuals by combining photos and text. Organize steps with explanations, add notes and drawings to images, and export your guides as PDF files for seamless sharing. Ideal for work instructions, training, and personal how-to guides.

**Highlights:** Organize steps with photos and text, Import or take photos, Add notes and drawings to images, Export as PDF, Create work instructions, Build training materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ManualMaker Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ManualMaker Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Remove all ads. | $5.99 | one-time |


### Planmore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planmore-schedule-planner-app/id1613129298)

This app consolidates your calendars, events, tasks, reminders, and notes into a single, organized interface. It offers multiple views and customization options to help you stay focused and never miss an important appointment or deadline.

**Highlights:** Integrated calendar, tasks, reminders, and notes, Multiple schedule views (day, week, month, year), Customizable event creation, Smart task management with recurring tasks, Rich text notes with custom labels, Automatic iCloud syncing, Widgets for at-a-glance viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great product
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Excellent planner
- 👍 Helps organize for uni and work
- 👍 Better than paper planners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Wish it could sync with Microsoft Teams
- 🔧 Wish it had more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Completed tasks not disappearing
- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to draw on days
- Add more text formatting options in notes
- Add ability to attach files to tasks
- Add ability to use different sounds for alerts
- Add ability to manually sort tasks in Day view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManualMaker / Manual creation free?

ManualMaker / Manual creation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planmore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ManualMaker / Manual creation or Planmore?

Planmore is rated higher. ManualMaker / Manual creation averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Planmore averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do ManualMaker / Manual creation or Planmore have ads?

ManualMaker / Manual creation shows ads; Planmore does not.

### Which is updated more often, ManualMaker / Manual creation or Planmore?

ManualMaker / Manual creation ships an update fortnightly, and Planmore every 3 weeks. Most recently, ManualMaker / Manual creation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Planmore on November 7, 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.*