# CalendarTV vs Bloomnote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloomnote at 83% against CalendarTV's 0%. Bloomnote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). CalendarTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloomnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CalendarTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloomnote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloomnote has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CalendarTV's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bloomnote's.

CalendarTV ships an update every 4 months, Bloomnote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalendarTV | Bloomnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendartv/id1406898032/reviews) | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomnote-notes-and-journal/id6738949546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Copenhagen ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406898031) | [EchoSeek Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777727526) |

## What reviewers say

### CalendarTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendartv/id1406898032)

Enhance your standard iCal with a beautiful, customizable calendar design. Ideal for wall-mounted displays in homes or companies, it ensures you never miss important events like agreements, holidays, or birthdays.

**Highlights:** iCal to Apoino design conversion, Automatic updates for new events, Smart clock functionality, Selectable event categories, Customizable start day of the week, Multilingual support (8 languages)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bloomnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomnote-notes-and-journal/id6738949546)

This app offers a block-based note-taking experience with rich media support, including health data, countdowns, and voice-to-text. Organize notes with timelines, calendars, and tags, and export them in various formats. Personalize your experience with custom icons and themes.

**Highlights:** Block-based note-taking, Rich media integration (health, countdown, mood, weather), Voice-to-text conversion, Multiple image display modes, Timeline and calendar views, Export to PDF, TXT, HTML, and more, Customizable icons and themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloomnote Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bloomnote Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| One-Time Pay, Lifetime Use | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalendarTV free?

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

### Is Bloomnote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalendarTV or Bloomnote?

Bloomnote is rated higher. CalendarTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bloomnote averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do CalendarTV or Bloomnote have ads?

Bloomnote shows ads; CalendarTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalendarTV or Bloomnote?

CalendarTV ships an update every 4 months, and Bloomnote weekly. Most recently, CalendarTV was updated on October 11, 2026 and Bloomnote on October 4, 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.*