# Simple Timetable vs Schooly

The clearest difference is rating: Schooly at 4.5 against Simple Timetable's 2.8. Schooly also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (399 vs 10). Simple Timetable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Schooly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Timetable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Schooly holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schooly has 399 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Simple Timetable's written reviews are positive against 74% of Schooly's.

Simple Timetable ships an update every 7 months, Schooly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timetable | Schooly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timetable/id1041801831/reviews) | **[4.5 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooly-school-schedule-maker/id1500232555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [giseong kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/737273468) | [Artefact Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500232554) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Timetable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timetable/id1041801831)

Instantly view your daily schedule on your Lock Screen or home screen with customizable widgets. Personalize your timetable with unique colors and designs. Set custom notifications for class alerts, including subject, time, and location.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Customizable widget design, Customizable notification messages, Class alerts, Subject, time, and location details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Schooly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooly-school-schedule-maker/id1500232555)

Manage your academic life with this planner app. Organize schedules, timetables, to-dos, and assignments. Features include deadline reminders, attendance tracking, and customizable themes for students of all levels.

**Highlights:** Multiple schedule support, Color-coded classes, To-do, assignment, and exam management, Deadline reminders, Attendance rate calculation, Customizable themes, Widgets for upcoming classes and tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schooly Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Schooly Premium Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Schooly Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schooly Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Helpful for organizing school schedules
- 📝 Easy to add tasks and assignments
- 🎨 Customizable color schemes
- 🔍 Useful widgets for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Inability to customize class times
- 📅 Difficulty handling complex/rotating schedules
- 🔒 Lack of sync/sharing options across devices
- 📱 Compatibility issues with larger screens
- 💰 Ads that can't be removed

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving and loading class schedules
- Problems with marking tasks as complete

**Requested features**

- Add support for 12-hour time format
- Implement a multi-week schedule option
- Allow customization of class durations
- Introduce a dark mode and larger widgets
- Add iCloud sync and sharing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Timetable free?

Simple Timetable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Schooly free?

Schooly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Timetable or Schooly?

Schooly is rated higher. Simple Timetable averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Schooly averages 4.5 from 399 ratings.

### Do Simple Timetable or Schooly have ads?

Both Simple Timetable and Schooly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Timetable or Schooly?

Simple Timetable ships an update every 7 months, and Schooly every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Timetable was updated on October 14, 2026 and Schooly on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*