# SimpleCal vs SMART ServiceCheck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART ServiceCheck at none against SimpleCal's 2. SMART ServiceCheck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SimpleCal's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

SMART ServiceCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleCal has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimpleCal ships an update fortnightly, SMART ServiceCheck every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleCal | SMART ServiceCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-servicecheck/id1575269855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Fujikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227579629) | [Reichwein](https://appshunter.io/developer/467897168) |

## 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


### SMART ServiceCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-servicecheck/id1575269855)

This app checks network configurations to ensure seamless connectivity with SMART hardware and software solutions. It identifies blocked URLs or ports that may prevent automatic updates or screen sharing, providing specific details for resolution.

**Highlights:** Network port and URL testing, Firewall blockage identification, Troubleshooting for SMART solutions, Automatic update verification, Wireless screen sharing support

**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 SMART ServiceCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleCal or SMART ServiceCheck?

SMART ServiceCheck is rated higher. SimpleCal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while SMART ServiceCheck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleCal or SMART ServiceCheck have ads?

SimpleCal shows ads; SMART ServiceCheck does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleCal or SMART ServiceCheck?

SimpleCal ships an update fortnightly, and SMART ServiceCheck every 6 months. Most recently, SimpleCal was updated on October 29, 2026 and SMART ServiceCheck on October 27, 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.*