# SimpleCal vs TimeDraw

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleCal at 4.7 against TimeDraw's 4.0. SimpleCal also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 6) and review sentiment (85% vs 60%). TimeDraw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. TimeDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleCal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleCal has 18K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of SimpleCal's written reviews are positive against 60% of TimeDraw's.

SimpleCal ships an update fortnightly, TimeDraw monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleCal | TimeDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedraw/id1603772416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Fujikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227579629) | [Michael Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594095096) |

## 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


### TimeDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedraw/id1603772416)

This app transforms your calendar and reminders into a visual clockface, making your schedule easy to understand at a glance. Create and customize events with notes and recurrences directly from the main screen.

**Highlights:** Clockface schedule visualization, Easy event and reminder creation, Customizable display options, Smart recurrence and notes, Clean, modern interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleCal free?

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

### Is TimeDraw free?

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

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

SimpleCal is rated higher. SimpleCal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while TimeDraw averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SimpleCal or TimeDraw have ads?

SimpleCal shows ads; TimeDraw does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleCal or TimeDraw?

SimpleCal ships an update fortnightly, and TimeDraw monthly. Most recently, SimpleCal was updated on October 29, 2026 and TimeDraw on October 24, 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.*