# Christmas Planner. vs Eventful

The clearest difference is rating: Christmas Planner. at 4.3 against Eventful's 3.1. Christmas Planner. also leads on ratings volume (251 vs 9). Eventful's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Planner. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and Eventful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Christmas Planner. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christmas Planner. has 251 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

Christmas Planner. ships an update every 7 months, Eventful every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Planner. | Eventful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344/reviews)** | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventful/id6449842590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Christopher Sharp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550286909) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Planner.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344)

Organize your holiday gift-giving with a dedicated app. Create detailed gift lists, set budgets, track purchase progress, and manage recipients. Never forget a gift or overspend again with this easy-to-use organizer.

**Highlights:** Gift list creation by recipient, Budgeting per person, Track gift status (idea, purchased, wrapped), Shopping list by store, Christmas Day countdown, Passcode protection, Dropbox backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |


### Eventful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventful/id6449842590)

Simplify event organization with this intuitive application. Create events, manage guest lists with RSVP tracking, and utilize an integrated calendar to stay on schedule. Effortlessly plan memorable occasions with built-in to-do and shopping lists.

**Highlights:** Effortless event planning, Organized to-do and shopping lists, Guest invitations with RSVP, RSVP tracking, Integrated calendar

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo-Booth Monthly Sub | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Photo-Booth Yearly Sub | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Planner. free?

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

### Is Eventful free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Planner. or Eventful?

Christmas Planner. is rated higher. Christmas Planner. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Eventful averages 3.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Christmas Planner. or Eventful have ads?

Christmas Planner. shows ads; Eventful does not.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Planner. or Eventful?

Christmas Planner. ships an update every 7 months, and Eventful every 2 days. Most recently, Christmas Planner. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Eventful on November 3, 2026.

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