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What it is

Power Planner is a student homework planner that syncs assignments, class schedules, grades, and GPA across devices. Students can enter homework and exams with due dates and receive automatic reminders, then add class times and room locations to view a weekly schedule. The app tracks grades by class, calculates GPA across semesters, and includes a “What If?” mode for planning ahead. Classes and homework can appear in Google Calendar. It supports standard and rotating A/B week schedules, but not fully custom non-A/B class schedules; the maker also says there is no Canvas or Blackboard integration. The Free plan costs nothing and is limited to one semester, five grades per class, one repeating bulk task or event entry, and one photo attachment per item. Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase listed at $4.99 a month, with unlimited semesters and more than five grades per class. Power Planner is available on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and web browsers, with web marked beta. An online account is optional; local-account data stays on the device.

Spec sheet

What it does
Power Planner organizes student assignments, schedules, grades and GPA across supported devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Product
Power Planner is a homework planner for students that syncs assignments, class schedules, grades, and GPA across devices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Intended users
The maker describes Power Planner as built specifically for students to manage school schedules, assignments, grades, and GPA.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Security
The privacy policy says user-provided data is stored on Microsoft Azure servers and database access is limited to BareBones Dev and trusted contractors.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Support
Support is provided by email, and the maker says the app is maintained by one developer without dedicated support staff, so replies may take several days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Account privacy
Creating an online account is optional; the privacy policy says local-account data stays on the user’s device.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Alternating schedules
Week A/B scheduling is supported with configurable current week and switch day.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
API and SDK evidence
The shared repository provides C# object models for REST request and response payloads, but no hosted public API documentation is described.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Assignments
Users can add homework assignments and exams with due dates and receive automatic reminders.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Assignments and exams
Users can record homework and exams with due dates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Automatic reminders
Default reminders are sent the day before and one hour before an item is due.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Calendar integration
Power Planner can show classes and homework in Google Calendar.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Calendar sync
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Checklists
Tasks and events can contain unlimited checklist items on supported recent app versions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Class schedules
Schedules include class times, room locations and weekly views.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Company history
A trademark record for POWER PLANNER lists first commercial use on December 11, 2011 and Andrew T. Bares as original registrant.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trademarks.justia.com
Company legal name and address
Google Play identifies the developer as BAREBONES DEV, LLC at 10615 169th Ave NE, Redmond, Washington, United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Custom reminders limitation
The support documentation says users cannot create custom reminder times.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Dark mode
The iOS, Android and Windows apps follow operating-system dark-theme settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Data handling
For online accounts, the privacy policy says user-added information is stored in an online database and basic telemetry is collected using Microsoft Application Insights.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Developer documentation depth
The mobile repository includes build instructions, Visual Studio/Xamarin prerequisites and known iOS provisioning and debugging issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Google Calendar integration
Power Planner can publish its classes, tasks and events into Google Calendar.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Google permissions
Google Calendar linking requests read/write calendar permission and the policy says Google account data is not stored or accessed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Grade calculator
The app calculates weighted grades and GPA across multiple semesters and includes a What If mode.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Grades and GPA
The app tracks grades per class, calculates GPA across semesters, and includes a “What If?” mode for planning ahead.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Limit: scheduling and task workflow
Reviewers request rotation schedules, assignment search, annual recurrence, priority flags, easier task entry and more flexible grade categorization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: subtasks in older review
A Windows Central review from December 28, 2017 praised the planner but listed missing subtasks as a limitation at that time.Read 14 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Limit: time-zone bug report
A Google Play reviewer reported class and due times shifting after an Android 14 change; the developer said an update addressed it.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Local privacy option
A local account keeps planner data on the device and avoids online data collection.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Online sync
An optional free online account synchronizes planner data between desktop, mobile and web access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Open-source mobile code
The public mobile-app repository describes the UWP, Android and iOS source as open source under GPL-3.0.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Other integrations
The maker says Power Planner has no Canvas or Blackboard integration.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Pass/fail grades
Pass/fail classes count toward credits without changing GPA.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Praise: free and ad-free use
Google Play reviewers describe the free tier as usable, intuitive and free of advertising.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: organization and sync
Independent reviews repeatedly praise easy assignment and grade organization, cross-device access, simple interfaces and Google Calendar synchronization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on AndroidRank
4.63 out of 5 from 1,522 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · androidrank.org
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on AppRecs Android
4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apprecs.com
Rating on Google Play
4.7 out of 5 from about 1.54K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on JustUseApp
4.8 out of 5 from 1,723 votes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Recent release date
Google Play lists the app as updated on October 13, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Schedule limits
The maker says the app supports standard and rotating A/B week schedules but not fully custom non-A/B class schedules.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Schedules
Users can enter class times and room locations and view a weekly schedule.Read 30 Sep 2026 · powerplanner.net
Security storage
The privacy policy says online-account data is stored on Microsoft Azure servers with database access limited to BareBones Dev and trusted contractors.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Semester management
The app organizes academic data by semesters and years.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Support model
Support says the product is maintained by individual developer Andrew Leader without dedicated support staff, so replies can take several days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Supported platforms
The maker lists iPhone/iPad, Android phones/tablets/Chromebooks, Windows 10 or later, Mac and a beta web app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
System requirements
The Apple listing requires iOS/iPadOS 15 or later and macOS 12 or later.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Telemetry
Online use collects basic telemetry through Microsoft Application Insights for reliability and functionality improvement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net
Web application licence
The public webapp repository is marked MIT licensed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Weighted grades
Grade categories can use weights that do not have to total 100 percent.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Widgets
Android and iOS widgets show upcoming assignments and classes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · powerplanner.net

Plans and prices

Free Free No charge 1 semester · 5 grades per class · 1 repeating bulk task/event entry · 1 photo attachment per item Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Premium $4.99 a month One-time, lifetime purchase Unlimited semesters · More than 5 grades per class Read 20 Sep 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Premium $4.99, paid once One-time, lifetime purchase Unlocks additional features; premium syncs across your account and devices Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.powerplanner.net
Premium (Lifetime) $4.99, paid once One-time lifetime purchase Unlimited semesters · more than 5 grades per class · unlocks across account devices Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.powerplanner.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks assignments and exams with automatic reminders
  • Calculates GPA across semesters
  • Includes a planning-ahead “What If?” mode
  • Can show classes and homework in Google Calendar

Limits

  • Does not support fully custom non-A/B schedules
  • No Canvas or Blackboard integration
  • Web version is marked beta
  • Free plan is limited to one semester

Who it suits

Power Planner is intended for students organizing school schedules, assignments, grades, and GPA. It suits students whose class patterns fit standard or rotating A/B schedules.

Power Planner in depth

Read the full write-up

Power Planner is an academic organizer for students who want assignments, timetables, grades and GPA in the same app. Its semester-based grade tracking is a useful complement to the homework planner, though complex rotating schedules and learning-management integrations are a poor fit.

The free plan makes it possible to start without paying; students who need a longer academic record or more grade entries will need Premium. That plan is a one-time lifetime purchase, despite its monthly price label.

Overview

Power Planner brings schoolwork and academic progress together across devices. Students can enter assignments and exams with due dates, receive automatic reminders, record class times and room locations, and review a weekly schedule. Grade tracking includes GPA calculations across semesters and a “What If?” mode for considering potential outcomes.

Google Calendar can show classes and homework. Connecting it requires read/write calendar permission; Power Planner says it does not store or access information from the Google account. An online account is optional. Local-account data stays on the device, while online accounts store user-added information in an online database and collect basic telemetry through Microsoft Application Insights. User data is stored on Microsoft Azure servers, with database access limited to BareBones Dev and trusted contractors.

Key features

Assignments and exams: Due dates and automatic reminders help students keep upcoming work visible. Recurring study sessions are supported, but revision scheduling is not, so this is not a dedicated revision planner.

Grades and GPA: Grades are tracked by class, with GPA calculated across semesters. “What If?” mode gives students a way to consider possible grade outcomes alongside their coursework.

Class schedules: Weekly views include class times and room locations. Standard and rotating A/B week schedules are supported, but fully custom non-A/B schedules are not; students with more complex rotations should look elsewhere.

Calendar integration: Classes and homework can appear in Google Calendar, useful for students who want school commitments alongside their other calendar entries.

Accounts and support: Keeping data local avoids creating an online account. Support is by email; because one developer maintains the app without dedicated support staff, replies may take several days.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing. It covers one semester, up to five grades per class, one repeating bulk task or event entry, and one photo attachment per item. Those caps make it a reasonable starting point for a limited academic record, but restrictive for students who need multiple semesters or more than five grades in a class.

Premium costs $4.99 a month, billed One-time, lifetime purchase. It includes unlimited semesters and more than five grades per class, addressing the free plan’s main academic-record limits. Students who only need a single semester and few grade entries can stay on Free; those tracking progress across semesters have a clearer reason to upgrade.

Platforms

Power Planner supports Android, iOS, Windows 10+, Mac and web browsers. The web version is beta, so students choosing a browser as their primary workspace should account for that. The broad device range suits students who move between phone and computer.

Who it's for

Power Planner is best suited to students who want a central place for class schedules, homework, exams, grades and GPA, especially those who value Google Calendar visibility or want to keep data local without an online account. It is less suitable for students whose schools use complex non-A/B schedules or who need Canvas or Blackboard integration: neither platform is supported.

Pros and cons

Pro: Assignment reminders, class schedules, grades and GPA planning sit in one student-focused app.

Pro: Google Calendar integration can surface classes and homework, and an online account is optional.

Pro: Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase and removes the semester cap while allowing more than five grades per class.

Con: Free is limited to one semester, five grades per class, one repeating bulk task or event entry, and one photo per item.

Con: Fully custom non-A/B schedules and Canvas or Blackboard integration are not supported.

Con: Email replies may take several days because there is no dedicated support staff.

Alternatives

MyStudyLife is worth considering for students who want a free planner across Android, iOS and web, or who want to compare its free plan’s five-tasks-at-a-time limit and first AI timetable scan with Power Planner’s semester and grade caps. Its MSL+ plan is $6.99.

Save My Exams is another freemium option for students looking for Premium resources across Android, iOS and web; its Premium monthly and three-monthly plans are described as full access.

myHomework Student Planner may suit students who want assignment, project and test tracking, class tracking, due-date reminders and device sync on a broad range of platforms, including browser and extension options. Its Basic plan is free with ads.

Adapt is an option to consider for students whose priority is revision content and practice questions, with a limited free tier that includes ads across Android, iOS and web.

Altitask is a freemium web and extension option for readers looking for task, project, note and form caps in a free plan rather than a student-specific planner.

Fasti offers a free Android, iOS and web plan with up to 30 events and recurring blocks, so it may suit students who need a schedule-oriented alternative within that limit.

Simplyr is another student-focused option: its free plan covers courses, assignments, exams, grades and planning, plus focus timers and limited notebooks, PDFs and flashcard decks.

Helium is a free, open-source alternative for readers who want publicly available code and support for web, mobile, API or self-hosted use.

For broader comparisons, see Study Planner Apps and Daily Planner Apps.

Verdict

Choose Power Planner if you are a student who wants coursework, a weekly timetable and grade planning together, and its standard or A/B schedule model fits your classes. The optional local account and one-time lifetime Premium purchase are meaningful advantages; students who need custom rotations, Canvas or Blackboard, or a larger free academic record should choose another planner.

Verdict

Power Planner brings homework, schedule, grade, and GPA tracking together for students. Its schedule support and Free plan have explicit limits, while Premium is listed as a one-time lifetime purchase.

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