# Just Calendar vs ScrollType

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrollType at none against Just Calendar's 12. ScrollType also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). Just Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Calendar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. ScrollType asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScrollType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 245 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Just Calendar's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScrollType's.

Just Calendar ships an update every 5 days, ScrollType every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Calendar | ScrollType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-calendar-complication/id1334608986/reviews) | **[4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tu Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078138581) | [Samantha Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746714) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-calendar-complication/id1334608986)

This app provides a straightforward calendar experience for your Apple Watch, offering enhanced viewing options for past and future events. It allows you to check dates, view schedules by week, month, or year, and quickly access event details directly from your watch face.

**Highlights:** View past and future event timelines, Calendar views: week, month, year, Date complication on watch face, Event complication on watch face, Customizable highlight color and layout

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months Premium | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| 7-day Trial Premium | Free | one-time |
| Feature: Date Complication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feature: Event Timeline | $0.99 | one-time |
| FULL VERSION | $1.99 | one-time |
| Feature: Date Complication | $1.99 | one-time |
| Feature: Paging Layout | $1.99 | one-time |
| Feature: Event Timeline | $1.99 | one-time |
| 33% OFF Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| FULL VERSION | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗓️ Full month view
- 🔄 Syncs with Apple Calendar
- 🎨 Color-coded events
- 🌟 Better than Apple's calendar
- 📆 Year-round scrolling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment for full features
- ❌ Complications not working
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Sync issues
- 💰 Bait and switch tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Complication not updating/showing random events
- App crashes on opening
- Syncing issues
- Payment not recognized
- App not opening after purchase

**Requested features**

- More complication options
- Calendar display in complications
- Ability to delete completed tasks directly
- Option to show tomorrow's events in complication when no current events
- 24-hour time format option


### ScrollType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710)

Type messages on your Apple Watch with an intuitive scrolling keyboard. Features large, easily tappable characters and a multi-line text area for easy reading and editing. Ideal for quick communication, especially for kids texting parents.

**Highlights:** Scrolling keyboard input, Large, tappable characters, Multi-line text area, Digital Crown speed control, Access to capitals, numbers, symbols, Dictation and scribble integration, Watch face complication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Calendar free?

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

### Is ScrollType free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Calendar or ScrollType?

ScrollType is rated higher. Just Calendar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while ScrollType averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.

### Do Just Calendar or ScrollType have ads?

Neither Just Calendar nor ScrollType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Calendar or ScrollType?

Just Calendar ships an update every 5 days, and ScrollType every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Calendar was updated on October 27, 2026 and ScrollType on October 24, 2026.

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