# Awesome Calendar 2 vs HookForge

The clearest difference is ads: HookForge at none against Awesome Calendar 2's shown. HookForge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Awesome Calendar 2's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Calendar 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and HookForge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HookForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awesome Calendar 2 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Calendar 2 | HookForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-calendar-2/id1446836472/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookforge/id6765994593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 137 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Noah Hilliard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896155486) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Calendar 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-calendar-2/id1446836472)

Enhance your daily schedule with a feature-rich calendar app. Add visual flair with stickers, create checklists and notes with photos, and access your schedule instantly via a widget. Customize themes, icons, and more to personalize your planning experience.

**Highlights:** Calendar with notes and checklists, Customizable stickers and markers, Lock screen widget for quick access, Class timetable functionality, Photo notes, Weather forecasts, Printable calendar and notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Customizable color coding and stickers
- 📅 Comprehensive calendar view with event details
- ⚙️ Syncs well with Google/Apple calendars
- 🗓️ Helpful for personal/family organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
- 🔍 Difficulty finding subscription/premium options
- 🔍 Confusing navigation for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Events/reminders disappearing after updates
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Reminders not syncing properly between devices
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- Add option to customize font, theme, and widget
- Improve reminders functionality and integration
- Provide ability to export/backup calendar data
- Add more customization options for event details
- Enhance month/week view to show more information


### HookForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookforge/id6765994593)

This app helps creators engineer compelling hooks and video ideas for short-form content. It offers tools to generate openers, develop video concepts, refine existing content, and organize your best ideas. Built by a seasoned creator, it aims to improve video performance and engagement.

**Highlights:** AI hook generation with tone and goal customization, Video idea concepts with hooks and shooting guidance, Storytelling angle generation, Hook analysis and refinement, Content library and scheduling, Creator-tuned prompts and quality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HookForge Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Calendar 2 free?

Awesome Calendar 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HookForge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Calendar 2 or HookForge?

HookForge is rated higher. Awesome Calendar 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while HookForge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Awesome Calendar 2 or HookForge have ads?

Awesome Calendar 2 shows ads; HookForge 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.*