# Proton Calendar vs CandyWrapper

The clearest difference is rating: CandyWrapper at 5.0 against Proton Calendar's 4.1. CandyWrapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Proton Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Calendar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CandyWrapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

CandyWrapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Calendar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proton Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, CandyWrapper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Calendar | CandyWrapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-calendar-secure-events/id1514709943/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candywrapper-scan-safely/id6775691238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 185 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Michael Mackintosh II](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426136) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-calendar-secure-events/id1514709943)

This app helps you manage your schedule with privacy in mind. It offers various viewing options, reminders, and recurring event creation. All your data is protected by end-to-end encryption and strict Swiss privacy laws, ensuring your personal information is not tracked or harvested.

**Highlights:** Agenda and day view, View and reply to invites, Automatic event addition from email, Light and dark mode, Multiple reminders, Recurring events, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mail Plus (1 year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Good integration with Proton suite
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow performance and crashes
- 🔍 Lacking search functionality
- 📅 Missing advanced calendar views (week, month)
- 🔗 Limited integration with other calendars

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with time zone settings
- Notifications not working reliably
- Inability to edit shared events

**Requested features**

- Widgets for quick access
- Ability to invite and share calendars with others
- Support for importing/exporting calendar data
- Customization options (colors, alerts, etc.)
- iPad-optimized version


### CandyWrapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candywrapper-scan-safely/id6775691238)

This app scans QR codes and links to identify potential threats like phishing pages or malware. It provides a clear safety report before you open any destination, ensuring a secure browsing experience. You can also create your own secure QR codes with tracking and expiration features.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning, Link analysis, Phishing detection, Malware protection, Create secure QR codes, Scan tracking, Link expiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Calendar free?

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

### Is CandyWrapper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proton Calendar or CandyWrapper?

CandyWrapper is rated higher. Proton Calendar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CandyWrapper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proton Calendar or CandyWrapper have ads?

Neither Proton Calendar nor CandyWrapper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proton Calendar or CandyWrapper?

Proton Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and CandyWrapper every 4 months. Most recently, Proton Calendar was updated on November 7, 2026 and CandyWrapper on October 31, 2026.

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