Comparison

SimpleCal vs Alan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleCal

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
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SimpleCal is the easiest calendar app on the App Store. Sync your schedule across platforms and devices through iCloud or Google calendar. - Sync All the events on your current calendar are transferable from another calendars via iCloud or Google calendar. (The connection uses the calendar account registered in the Settings app) - Widget Your recent events can be displayed on a widget to grasp what to do quickly. - Weather The weather forecast for the specified area is displayed on the calendar(up to one week ahead) - Reminders You won't miss your important events via SimpleCal's reminder. The reminders can be repeated daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. - Customizable interface Each event and calendar can have different colors, which makes you easily recognize your schedule. The color theme is also customizable. You can find your favorite theme for sure. - Simple design You can add or edit an event only with a few steps. Do you have some routine in your life? Then, try SimpleCal! You can create a new event just by dragging a past event. - Dark Mode Supports dark mode. - Data Backup Saves event data to an external server such as iCloud Calendar or Google Calendar. (The app does not have its own calendar and does not save to the device's local area.) In the unlikely event that your iPhone is damaged, you can simply log in to your original calendar account to load your previous event data.

About

Alan

Features
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Alan es una aplicación web desarrollada para Alan Solutions, diseñada para centralizar la gestión operativa y optimizar procesos internos desde un solo lugar. Su interfaz moderna y fácil de usar permite administrar información, servicios, clientes y contenido de forma rápida, mejorando la productividad del equipo y el control del negocio en tiempo real. La plataforma está pensada para simplificar tareas diarias mediante automatización, organización inteligente de datos y herramientas que facilitan la toma de decisiones. Gracias a su enfoque escalable, Alan Solutions puede adaptar el panel a nuevas necesidades, integrar funciones adicionales y mantener una gestión profesional, eficiente y alineada con el crecimiento de la empresa.

Screenshots

SimpleCal4 screens
Alan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alan at none against SimpleCal's 2. Alan also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleCal versus Alan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleCalAlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei FujikawaMiguel Crespo

Bugs and requests

SimpleCal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calendar stuck on one date
  • Home screen widget not working
  • Issues with setting recurring events

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more color options
  • Ability to gray out past days
  • Custom reminder times
  • Separate work and personal calendars
  • Printable calendar view
Show 3 more
  • Sync colors across devices
  • Add subtasks for events
  • Ability to delete specific holidays

Alan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimpleCal

Subscriptions1
  • Ads removal$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99
None

Alan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleCal free?
SimpleCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alan free?
Alan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleCal or Alan have ads?
SimpleCal shows ads; Alan does not.

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