# To do list vs Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calendar at 75% against To do list's 17%. Calendar also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). To do list's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To do list sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of To do list's written reviews are positive against 75% of Calendar's.

To do list ships an update every 18 months, Calendar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To do list | Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-schedule-maker/id1319140985/reviews) | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-schedule-planner/id1642199807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Yousigan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290096219) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### To do list

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-schedule-maker/id1319140985)

This app helps you organize tasks and track progress towards your goals. Break down large objectives into manageable steps and monitor your achievements to foster better work habits and clarity.

**Highlights:** Create and manage tasks, Break down goals into key indicators, Set completion cycles, View progress and time control, Develop good working habits

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |


### Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-schedule-planner/id1642199807)

Organize your day, week, and year with this comprehensive planner. It offers a daily planner, task management with subtasks, and note-taking capabilities. Syncs with popular calendar services and provides interactive widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly views, Task breakdown into subtasks, Voice and text note-taking, Syncs with Google, iCloud, Outlook, Interactive home screen widgets, App lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To do list free?

To do list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To do list or Calendar?

Calendar is rated higher. To do list averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Calendar averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do To do list or Calendar have ads?

Neither To do list nor Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, To do list or Calendar?

To do list ships an update every 18 months, and Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, To do list was updated on November 4, 2026 and Calendar on November 3, 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.*