Best Homeschool Planner Apps (2026)
Chrissie installed 3 apps on iOS, used each one, and scored them against the same rubric.
Tested hands-on by Chrissie Ankerberg·Updated October 2026·3 apps compared
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Chrissie AnkerbergChicago, Illinois · tested on iOS
“Homeschool Manager seems more appropriate for someone who just wants more online organization in one place.”
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Chrissie Ankerberg is a wife, mother of three, and member of Cityview Community Church in Illinois. She enjoys writing as one of the best ways to work the gospel into her own heart.
I believe that Homeschool Planet is better for people who want more functionality and specifics in their planning, as well as the ability to add lesson plans.
New to homeschool plannerNone of them
Church or familyNone of them
Worth paying forNone of them
The one to skipNone of them
App reviews
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“This is great for people who want to have a place to track everything online. I’m assuming if you really invested the time upfront and enjoy working online it would be a great resource. Not great for people who like a bit more flexibility in scheduling. For example, I sometimes circle problems within a worksheet for my kids to complete rather than doing the whole worksheet. Not sure how you do things like that here.”
On the fence Design 6/10
+It’s nice that this allows you to upload lessons and syncs with bigger named curriculums you have purchased. Can track and plan a lot.
–I didn’t have a ton of access and couldn’t spend the time needed to really investigate all it’s capable of, but it also seems like it’s best for someone who really wants to do everything online versus, for example, print out schedules for kids to follow.
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On the designThe app kept bringing me to a web browser and while the design was simple, it wasn’t very crisp
What you get freeI was able to start a 30 day free trial that included one free curriculum to schedule.
Price$9.95 a month or $84.95 a year
Free trialYes, for 30 days.
How many studentsNot sure, but it’s marketed as a benefit for large families
Other reportsAssignment list, class hours, grade report
Ready lesson plansYes, you can add pre made lesson plans.
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“This is a very good website for planning a school year and especially for someone who is building a transcript. This is great for someone who wants a digital record of all assignments and grades that could be shared, but might be a bit overwhelming if you're just looking for a way to create a simple schedule for your homeschool.”
✓ Would keep using Design 9/10
+Good for people who need detailed records.
–Not great for people who want simple planning help.
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On the designFor as much functionality as this has, it's organized well and easy to follow
What you get freeWith the free trial, it appears that everything works without paying
Price$8/month, $65/year, or $119 for 2 years
Free trialYes, 7 days, no credit card needed
Other reportsYes, attendance, course list, daily task list, report card, resources, supplies, time spent/sessions, scope & sequence lesson plan, skill mastery, home/away, transcript, state compliance
App Store ratingNot an app
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“This seems like a good place to track what you’re doing at home. Not necessarily a good site for finding lesson plans to include in your plan.”
On the fence Design 7/10
+This seemed the simplest to use. It was not overwhelming with all that it provided.
–This lacks some of the data & planning capabilities that other sites have.
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On the designNothing fancy. Lots of drop down menus
What you get freeNothing without a free trial, but everything with the free trial. No credit card needed.
Price$60/year / $5 per month (or $6 if paid monthly)
How many studentsUnlimited
Other reportsTranscripts, report cards, instructional hours, class grade review
Ready lesson plansI don’t think so. I think you can just generate your own within the site.
App Store ratingWebsite only from what I can tell
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Feature comparison17 features compared across 3 apps.
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✓ has feature
✕ confirmed none
? not yet verified
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