super planner | event planning iphone and ipad app {review}

There’s a new iphone / ipad app on the scene that is garnering a lot of buzz…and for good reason. The Super Planner is an event industry app developed by Howard Givner, and is one of the most in-depth mobile tools on the market today.

It is a digital encyclopedia of industry calculators convenient enough to carry with you everywhere in your purse or pocket. Just as a good measuring tape, hotel directory, business calendar and frequent flyer miles are mainstays for the planner, so too should be the Super Planner.

What does this app include?

Room Capacity Calculator – This calulator let’s you both calculate the size of room you require to accommodate various types of seating styles and quantities or work in reverse and calculate how many tables you can have in a specific sized room. This calculator works in both feet and metres.

Catering Calculator – This calculator lets you know how many h’ors d’oeurves and drinks needed for various types of events. It also lets you know how many drinks you can get out of various bottles of liquor.

Staffing Calculator – Ever wonder how many waiters, bartenders or check-in staff you need for an event? Simply input your number of attendees and this app will do all of the calculations for you.

Projection Calculator -Lets you know how close the first and last rows should be based on the screen height as well as advanced projection needs like: focal length of lens and depth of projector.

Staging Calculator – It will let you know the recommended stage height based on the length of your room and provide you with a staging diagram for industry terminology.

Dance Floor Calculator – Based on the number of guests, this calculator will tell you the recommended size and layout of your dancefloor.

It also includes Pricing Conversions, Table Grid, Place Setting, PowerPoint Design Tips, Projection Tips and Speaker Prep Tips.

Who could benefit from the app?

• Any planner responsible for hiring a staffing, AV, catering or rental company or handling these elements themselves
• New employees who require training on industry standards
• One-time event organizers – i.e. brides, unconference / tweetup planners, internal meeting organizer

Overall, it’s extremely comprehensive, easy to use and even if you know it all, I challenge you to be able to calculate it as fast and conveniently as you can using this app. For $9.99 it may just be one of the most used tools in your event planning arsenal.

Full Disclosure

I was not paid to write this review nor was I provided with free services or downloads. I paid for this app myself and reviewed it on my own accord.