# SimpleCal vs Mindee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindee at none against SimpleCal's 2. Mindee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). SimpleCal's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 13). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mindee asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleCal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleCal has 18K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleCal | Mindee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindee-share-reminders/id1521964596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Fujikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227579629) | [Antoine Dupont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347184965) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630)

This app offers a straightforward way to manage your schedule, sync events across devices using iCloud or Google Calendar, and stay organized with reminders and weather forecasts. Its customizable interface and simple design make adding and editing events quick and intuitive.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform sync (iCloud/Google), Event reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Weather forecast integration, Customizable event and color themes, Simple event adding and editing, Widget for quick event overview, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads removal | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Awesome!!
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-organized
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- ⏰ Useful reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deleted events/data loss
- 🔒 Requires full access to Apple Calendar
- 🗓️ Can't edit read-only events
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 🗓️ Can't add events on days with existing events

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar stuck on one date
- Home screen widget not working
- Issues with setting recurring events

**Requested features**

- Add more color options
- Ability to gray out past days
- Custom reminder times
- Separate work and personal calendars
- Printable calendar view


### Mindee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindee-share-reminders/id1521964596)

Easily create and share reminders with friends and family. Schedule notifications for specific dates, or trigger them based on your location. Coordinate plans and ensure everyone stays informed.

**Highlights:** Create shared reminders, Location-based notifications, Date-specific alerts, Accept/decline reminders, Sort and reorder lists, Recurring reminders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleCal free?

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

### Is Mindee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleCal or Mindee?

SimpleCal is rated higher. SimpleCal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Mindee averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do SimpleCal or Mindee have ads?

SimpleCal shows ads; Mindee does not.

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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.*