Comparison

MyBase vs Linear Calendar

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

Head to head
About

MyBase

This app provides a simple notepad for creating and editing text notes. It allows for easy navigation between pages, character counting, and copying/pasting content. Additional features include table of contents creation, email and print options, and dynamic text sizing.

Highlights
  • Page navigation (swipe/tap)
  • Character count display
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Table of contents creation
  • Email and print options
  • Dynamic text sizing
Features
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Description of functions and features (1) Notepad function  ● This app“My Base” will be displayed from the page that ended last time and will be editable.  ● Swipe the screen left / right or tap the left / right frame to page forward/backward. If the mode has been set to “5” with the “Mode” button, the page is turned 5 pages at a time, and if it has been set to “1”, the page is turned 1 page at a time.  ● On each page, tap the position in the title / body where you want to enter text and set the cursor there. Type characters using the keyboard that pops up. The cursor will automatically move to the next position each time you enter a character.  ● The entered text is stored in the memory of the device (iPhone/iPad) by pressing the "Done” button.  (2) Character number display function  ● The number of characters in the text of each page is displayed in the light blue label at the bottom of the screen. The number of characters is counted again when the "Done" button is tapped or the page is turned, and the display is updated.  ● The display / non-display of the number of characters with the label can be switched by pressing a few seconds the "mode" button . (v1.4) (3) "Copy" function   By tapping the “Copy” button in a page, the entered title and text will be stored in the device memory. The text is also copied to the clipboard. (4) "Paste" function  ● Tapping the “Paste” button in a page overwrites the title and text stored in the memory into the title and body field of that page, respectively. If you tap "Overwrite" on the pop upped confirmation screen that appears before overwriting, that will be executed.  ● Copying a blank page and pasting it on any other page to delete all characters at once. (5) Table of contents creation function  Pressing a few seconds the “Paste” button, a message pops up asking if you want to create a table of contents. Select "Create" to create a table of contents. (6) "Mail" function   On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print . Select “E-Mail” and follow its instructions on the email control screen that will popup next. (7) "Print" function (Supported in v1.4)   On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print. Select “Print” and follow its instructions on the print control screen that will popup next. (8) Support Dynamic Type Text. (v1.4)    The text size for the title and body can dynamically be changeable through device's “Settings” .    "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Larger Text => ON => Larger Accessibility Sizes => ON => Change Slider Position    "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Bold Text => ON (9) Text size temporary change function The text size can be temporarily enlarged / reduced by pinching (v2.3,v2.5).

About

Linear Calendar

This app offers a minimalist calendar experience, displaying a full year at a glance with clear text and intuitive graphics. It focuses on essential features, reducing clutter for a relaxed and stress-free user experience with seamless cloud synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Full year calendar view
  • Graphic-based information display
  • Simplified options
  • Focus on practical functions
  • Minimalist UI design
  • Intuitive operation
  • Cloud synchronization
Features
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《Features of this App》 【The calendars are clearly listed】 List the calendars for a whole year at a time and you can just slide the phone up and down ,then you can know the calendars of the whole year clearly. The text styles are square and clear ,and the date lists are not interrupted, so you can see the days scheduled calendars and free days. 【Picture instead of text】 Reduce text design on the app, and use graphics or colors instead of text to express information, which can make the picture more refreshing and comfortable, and improve the mood. 【Reduce barriers to options】 Instead of messy options, clear and simple options are provided, allowing users to choose their favorite items or preferences with confidence. 【No useless features】 Provide practical functions. Many functions are not used often and that will complicate the user experience. 【Use without stress】 Since our UI design pursues a minimalist design, the mood when using the App will be relaxed and free of any pressure. 【Minimalist operation steps】 The complexity of the screen is reduced. The records of the calendar and the necessary function options can be clearly displayed and allow users to operate more intuitively. 【Cloud synchronization between devices】 The added or deleted calendars will be synchronized between different mobile phones or tablets. Even if the mobile phone or device is changed, the calendars can be synchronized back.

Screenshots

MyBase4 screens
Linear Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyBase and Linear Calendar both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Linear Calendar's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyBase's. Linear Calendar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). MyBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Linear Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MyBase against 4.3 for Linear Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of MyBase's written reviews are positive against 83% of Linear Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyBase ships an update monthly, Linear Calendar fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyBase versus Linear Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyBaseLinear Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfumio uedaJIAN-XIN JIANG

Customer experience

MyBase

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Linear Calendar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyBase

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Linear Calendar

One-time1
  • Linear Calendar - Full version$4.99

Questions

Is MyBase free?
MyBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linear Calendar free?
Linear Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyBase or Linear Calendar?
MyBase is rated higher. MyBase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Linear Calendar averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do MyBase or Linear Calendar have ads?
MyBase shows ads; Linear Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, MyBase or Linear Calendar?
MyBase ships an update monthly, and Linear Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, MyBase was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linear Calendar on October 24, 2026.

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