# SimpleCal vs Alan

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleCal | Alan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Fujikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227579629) | [Miguel Crespo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807913880) |

## 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


### Alan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan/id6758870592)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*