# CalendarLife — user reviews > 263 indexed App Store user reviews of CalendarLife by OvalKey Ltd., rated 4.70/5 from 542 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendarlife/id391409467/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendarlife/id391409467.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 448 · 4★ 56 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 15 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of CalendarLife? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Versatile and customizable - 💡 Useful color-coding and templates - 🚀 Syncs well with other devices - 👍 Helps stay organized **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes - 💰 Expensive annual subscription - 🔁 Difficulty restoring previous purchases - 🔍 Lack of search functionality - 🔍 Difficulty navigating to specific dates **Commonly reported bugs** - Calendar dates not updating correctly - Reminders/alerts not working as expected - Color settings not persisting after updates - Inability to restore previous year's events **Most requested features** - Ability to schedule recurring events (e.g., first Monday of every month) - Option to add notes/comments to events - Integration with maps for event locations - Contrast-reducing filter for uploaded images - Ability to delete unwanted holidays/events ## Newest reviews (18 of 263) ### 4/5 — Why? *2026-06-18, version 26.0* Why do some things disappear? ### 4/5 — Much better than iPhone calendar. *2026-05-21* Third update May 2026. Have used this app for years. They have fixed all of my complaints. It is very well done, I can use my own pictures in the background, everything‘s color-coded for various things such as sports versus work versus birthdays versus daily to do, etc. You can set reminders ahead of time. Easy to see at one glance. Really love this calendar. Upgraded to five stars now. Second Update from my previous comments below: All my past comments still apply except for the negative one about default color and changing the color to what I want they seem to have fixed that so I know I'll get whatever color I choose and it now stays for that calendar item. Also agree with other reviewer's that it would sure be nice to be able to look into the past and see what appointments, etc. I had three or four months ago as it automatically deletes them out. Old Comments: Better than iCalendar. Pros: -syncs automatically my iphone and ipad, and my wifes iphone so she has my calendar. -Alarms work well to notify upcoming event. -Different colors for different events, work, play, appts, etc - however you want to set it up. -Can scroll thru various events for the day -Can customize month calendar background with photos of your choice. Cons: -Difficult to tap event on iphone due to how small event is on month calendar, but can change to day or week view to make it bigger. Usually still works on month view but takes a couple of tries at times. - Difficult to delete event as you have to go into the edit event portion and then all the way down to the bottom. There is a delete button on initial screen but it doesn't respond for me unless go into edit view. -Haven't figured out how to get SIRI to sync an event to the calendar for me when talking with her. -Default color for event will often pop up even though I chose a different color initially. I have to go back into edit event and select different color once again and then it usually stays that color WOULD BE NICE TO GET THAT FIXED. Overall happy with app and have used it for years. ### 2/5 — Loved it at first *2025-02-28, version 18.2* Now it is always two days behind. Not sure why this is happening. ### 3/5 — Tolle App … *2024-12-18* Aber einige Mängel. - Aufgaben werden oft doppelt dargestellt. Einige Minuten später ist es wieder richtig. - leider zu wenig Möglichkeiten Anlagen (Dateien, Fotos, usw.) an Aufgaben und Termine anzuhängen. Da müsste noch was passieren. ### 5/5 — Unable to Verify Error *2024-05-18, version 17.3* I keep getting an Error that states CANNOT VERIFY SERVER IDENTITY THE IDENTITY OF “UINGTHEREQU.BIZ”. CANNOT BE VERIFIED This messsge pops up at least times a day. I cannot get rid of it. It shows up in the middle letter writing, games, reading the news. It freezes whatever I am doing. If I cancel it, comes back in a few minutes. I love the calendar, but this year the message showed up after renewing my annual purchase. Don’t buy the app unless you are willing to put up with this interruption. ### 5/5 — Search *2023-12-03* Is there a “search” option for events in this calendar? **Developer response:** Yes. At the top of the List style view. Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page. They will quickly be able to help you further with this issue. ### 5/5 — Review *2023-05-31* I love it Have one suggestion. Would like to be able to schedule events like “the first Monday of every month”. Or “the second and fourth Thursday of every month”. ### 5/5 — A brilliant app. The best calendar by far *2023-04-11, version 16.3* I use it everyday and the app I use most on my phone However you could once add a location that would add into your maps but now you can only add GPS numbers ### 4/5 — Bjb *2023-03-30, version 16.3* Liked the old one better ### 5/5 — Lynn S. *2023-01-13, version 16.0* The calendar that comes with the IPhone is horrible. Calendarskin rocks! Love the color coding and layout. Have recommended it to friends! ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-12-27, version 16.0* Very useful and stable. ### 5/5 — I like it *2022-11-03* It works for me. Beats the default calendar . I have been using this calendar for at least 4 years. ### 3/5 — Search function *2022-09-27, version 16.0* A search function is needed why is it not there? Also the new “highlight “ in the center only tires the eyes with its glare. ### 5/5 — Best app *2022-04-08* One of the best app been using it for years ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-03-11, version 15.0* Far superior to the Apple Calendar. Makes it so much more usable. I use it daily- couldn't go back to the old one after this ### 5/5 — Calendar skin rocks! *2022-02-24, version 15.0* I can't live without it!!!! ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-02-18, version 15.0* Now if it would only let me renew for next year! Same comment a year later. Difficult to sign up for next year. I hope updating this review will let me in. Now I’m trying to update for 2020. so far my calendar is blocked. I’m hoping your suggestion to write a review will lead to my 2020 calendar. Quid pro quo! 2/18/22 I would LOVE to pay for this wonderful app. But HOW? ### 5/5 — The BEST out there *2022-02-01, version 14.9* Just trust me. 1 - the best looking with colors too 2 - easy to add notes (do tap "Add" twice" 3 - I store everything under the sun there 4 - just do it 5 - :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Visual mess *2024-05-15, version 17.3* Totally dated design, visually cluttered and near unreadable. ### 1/5 — Support *2022-10-24* One of the features that attracted me to this app was the fact that it is color-coded. I am significantly site impaired and looking for something that helps me with color. There are many dates on here, some of which has no meaning to me. I am trying to figure out how to delete those dates. I have not been successful. I did take the initial upgrade. However, I’m not sure what the upgrade includes. I was hoping to find some instructions somewhere that would help me better use the app. It With **Developer response:** Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page. They will quickly be able to answer any further questions for you. ### 1/5 — Great App *2022-01-05* This was my favorite app for calendar for iPhone. But, as with all great apps, this one has over updated! And, I can't get back to my previous set up. There was some new format and I wanted to see what it was. So I switched to it and now everything is red and white I can't get rid of it I hate it!! It is not easy to change things back, I can't find any kind of calendar setting on my iPhone XS max and so I guess I am going to have to tch this one &. find another calendar app. Too bad!Previously when you switched settings, there was always a switch so you could switch back. But not this time… **Developer response:** And it will be your favourite app again... Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page. They will quickly be able to help you further with this issue and get you back to set up you want. ### 1/5 — Not working after paying £4.99 for ‘22 *2021-08-11, version 14.6* Disappointed. Been using this for over 10 years and have recently paid for the next year. Also my husband is having the same problem !! Followed the advice provided and clicked to pay again. Under the impression it wouldn’t charge but it did. Another £4.99. ! Went to calendar 12hrs later and it is AGAIN saying I need to pay. Sorry but this isn’t good enough. I’ve already paid £10.00 and I’m not doing it again. ### 1/5 — Crappy look *2019-12-30, version 13.2* Crappy look bring back the old style!!! ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2018-12-06, version 12.1.2* Super glitchy frustrating to use at times as it freezes ### 1/5 — Was great now not so much *2018-09-19, version 12.1.1* I loved this app because i could see my events on the month view. I even purchased the full version and have been using it for a couple years. All of a sudden, my notifications stopped. I’ve followed their instructions, checked my settings, AND uninstalled/reinstalled! I’ve missed to many events now and will have to delete! ### 1/5 — JS Toronto *2012-12-05, version 6.1* App will not open / crashes since last update... Pls fix now ### 1/5 — Mr *2012-10-23* I am totally disappointed. Wastage of time and money. Negative marking is not possible otherwise I will give -12 ### 1/5 — Too Many Bugs *2012-03-19* This is the comment i made in an earlier review: "Also (and my biggest bugbear, if you'll excuse the pun) is that I enter two alerts. Whenever I save the entry the timing of the two alerts is always inverted (which means I will never be notified of the earliest requested one and defeats the object of having the option of two!). I have to edit and re-enter the alerts individually, saving and going back in to edit again on average SIX times. A calendar is meant to simplify life and save me time, not waste it. Developers, please, please, please deal with these two very annoying bugs. If this is your sales brochure I cannot buy the full version as I am so frustrated with this version" I have literally just downloaded the latest update. Does the developer read our reviews? I still have the same problem! The app is meant to SAVE me time. I can't sit here entering and re-entering the same information. I have waited patiently for this bug to be fixed. I have given up waiting. I definitely do not recommend this app and can't see why I would want to pay for the full version. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Searches *2026-07-31* Is there a “search” option for events in this calendar? **Developer response:** Yes. At the top of the List style view. Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page. They will quickly be able to help you further with this issue. ### 5/5 — Bill *2026-07-11, version 26.5* Great asset to my busy life! ### 5/5 — Cant open attachments png *2026-05-09* Cant open attachment png **Developer response:** Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page. They will quickly be able to help you further with this issue. ### 5/5 — Love CalendarLife *2026-01-19, version 18.6.4* Best calendar ever. ### 5/5 — The BEST out there *2025-06-13, version 18.4* Just trust me. 1 - the best looking with colors too 2 - easy to add notes (do tap "Add" twice" 3 - I store everything under the sun there 4 - just do it 5 - :) ### 5/5 — Awesome Calendar *2025-03-29* I have used this app for years, I love how versatile it is vs the built in app. You can change color bars for each event. Change reminders with ease, share events with other people. Much more. ### 5/5 — Needs some Enhancements *2025-01-29* I really like this app, but have noticed that with every iOS update, the app lags behind. I am using the app on a 12.9”, 4th generation iPad Pro, and the app consistently has the wrong ‘day date’ on it; i.e. such as the 22nd, when it’s actually the 24th. This glitch needs to be corrected, as I am currently looking for an app to replace this one. Who wants to pay $20-$30 for an app that is consistently wrong? **Developer response:** Do you mean the date on the Home screen badge? Please contact our Support Team through the in-app link on the app’s ”Main Menu" > "Help & Support" page they will be able to get this fixed for you. ### 5/5 — Très belle application,mais on ne peut faire de copier-coller! *2024-12-29* À corriger ### 5/5 — Love this app!!! *2024-12-20, version 18.2* Love this calendar so much better than the standard one. ### 5/5 — Still loving it *2024-10-01, version 18.0.1* Don’t know how many years I’ve used this,but always been very happy with how easy it is to stay organised. Have had to pay yearly for continued access but well worth £1.99 Update. Still finding app very useful,and syncs well with iPad. However I used to be able to see all historic events since I started using app a few years ago. Now it just seems to go back about 18 months. A bit annoying! 2019. Still very happy with this app. Love the template and colour code options. Would be lost without this. All events now showing since 2009 when I first purchased the app. 2021 July. Just purchased annual add on and cost £4.99. I think this is a big jump in price for an app I bought around 10 years ago. That said… I use it everyday. The UI works well for me and makes my planning much easier. Wonder does app support justify price hike. Fortunately I’ve not needed support for a few years. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*