Comparison

Calendar Z vs Simple Calendar Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calendar Z

A straightforward yet powerful calendar application designed for efficient schedule management. It features an integrated reminder system, supports Apple Watch, and offers advanced options for recurring events and event display.

Highlights
  • Integrated reminder system
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Advanced repeating event setup
  • Event display on Map
  • Widget support
  • Template function for quick event addition
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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Calendar Z is a simple yet high-level calendar app. With an integrated reminder system, it makes schedule management just that much easier. ・Works with the AppleWatch. ・Integrated reminder system. Both reminders and events are displayed on the calendar. ・Works with the iPad's Multitasking feature. Start this app while using other apps by sliding from the sides. ・Set up complicating repeating events, such as "the end of every month", "the last Saturday of each month", etc. ・Display events on the Map, and quickly access links. ・Works with widgets; you can quickly check your schedule. ・Can be displayed in landscape mode. When using side view, event start time is also displayed on the calendar. ・The calendar automatically adjusts; even if you have many events planned they will not be hidden. ・Includes a template function. Register events and reminders to a template to make addition even faster. ・Customize its appearance as you see fit. Change the calendar theme color to your favorite color. ・Change when the week begins as well as the color. ・You can use 3D touch shortcut menu for create new event or reminder.

About

Simple Calendar Tracker

Organize your schedule by tracking event occurrences across different calendars. Combine multiple calendars to identify recurring patterns and gain insights into your activities.

Highlights
  • Track event occurrences
  • Manage separate calendars
  • Combine calendars
  • Identify patterns
  • Schedule organization
Features
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- Keep track of whether events occur or not in separate calendars. - Combine calendars together and find patterns.

Screenshots

Calendar Z3 screens
Simple Calendar Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calendar Z at 4.3 against Simple Calendar Tracker's 2.9. Calendar Z also leads on ratings volume (723 vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Simple Calendar Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calendar Z sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Calendar Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calendar Z holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar Z has 723 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Calendar Z's written reviews are positive against 54% of Simple Calendar Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendar Z ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Calendar Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Calendar Z versus Simple Calendar Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar ZSimple Calendar Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (723 ratings) — better2.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings723 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPiyoLog Inc.Kitten Cat LLC

Customer experience

Calendar Z

All ratings723 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.7%
Negative19.3%

Simple Calendar Tracker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Calendar Z

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Events disappearing or not saving properly
  • Incorrect date/time display and sync issues
  • Crashes or freezes after updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and restore past events
  • Improved sync and cross-device functionality
  • More customization options for layout and colors
  • Easier event management (editing, deleting, repeating)
  • Better notification system and controls

Simple Calendar Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calendar Z

One-time1
  • Disappear Ads$1.99
None

Simple Calendar Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calendar Z free?
Calendar Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Calendar Tracker free?
Simple Calendar Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calendar Z or Simple Calendar Tracker?
Calendar Z is rated higher. Calendar Z averages 4.3 out of 5 from 723 ratings, while Simple Calendar Tracker averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Calendar Z or Simple Calendar Tracker have ads?
Calendar Z shows ads; Simple Calendar Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Calendar Z or Simple Calendar Tracker?
Calendar Z ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Calendar Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Calendar Z was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Calendar Tracker on October 3, 2026.

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