Comparison

Vertical Planner vs Vertical Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Vertical Planner

This app combines a calendar with robust to-do list and note-taking features. It offers a unique half-view mode to see schedules alongside other information, mimicking paper planners. Customize your view with color changes and icons for efficient daily organization.

Highlights
  • Vertical calendar view
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Note and diary function
  • Half-view for simultaneous display
  • Customizable background colors and icons
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Image attachment for notes
Features
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・A calendar and organizer application with excellent listability! ・You can also sync with Google Calendar via your iPhone calendar! ・ToDo, memo, diary, picture and more! ・The half organizer functions can be viewed simultaneously with the calendar in half-view. ・The "Professional" plan supports 3 month calendar view on iPad and Mac! After 10 years, the successor to the popular "vertical calendar" app for iPhone is finally here! By making the most of the iPhone's large screen, we have achieved an overwhelming amount of functionality.  You can change the background color and set the icons so you can visually grasp the schedule. In the day view, events are displayed with checkboxes, so you can manage to-dos on a daily basis. Locations and memos are also displayed, and if a location has been registered, a map can be displayed. Vertical Calendar 2 has the daily planner functions that is optimized for the iPhone's vertical screen. In developing this app, we wanted to incorporate as many of the advantages of a paper daily planner as possible. One of the features of a paper daily planner is that you can look at your schedule while simultaneously viewing your notes or checking your to-dos. We developed the half-view function so that you can see this kind of information other than the schedule at the same time. The daily planner function can be displayed in half-view at the bottom of the calendar, allowing you to check your schedule and to-dos at the same time, just like a paper daily planner. The following functions can be realized as daily planner functions. ・The To-Do List feature allows you to manage To-Dos that are not tied to dates. ・The note function allows you to display the note you always want to see along with the calendar. ・The diary function marks the dates you write in your diary, making it easy to keep a diary. In addition, paper daily planner is highly customizable by allowing you to paste necessary information such as bus schedules and extension numbers. “Vertical Calendar 2” is equipped with an image function to realize such high customizability of the organizer. By taking a picture of the information you need and registering the image, you can check the information immediately, allowing you to access the information as quickly as with a paper daily planner. Of course, you can also check your schedule while looking at your family photos by displaying them in half view. Vertical Calendar 2 also works on iPad and M1 Mac, and supports Slide Over on iPad, which is great for quick schedule checking. If you choose the "Standard" plan, you can use iCloud to sync your data across multiple devices. I hope that "Vertical Calendar 2" will be useful in your life. Function introduction 1、Manage your schedule with a vertical calendar  ・Scrollable up and down  ・Drag and drop to move appointments.  ・Schedule management with icons  ・Background color of the day can be changed.  ・Background color of holidays can be changed. 2, 1day display  ・List type display with high visibility  ・Checkboxes are added to the day's schedule so that you can manage the day's to-dos. 3, daily planner function ・You can check your schedule and to-dos at the same time in Half View.  ・The half-view allows you to check your schedule and notes at the same time.  ・Drag and drop Regular appointments into the calendar with the template function.  ・It's easy to keep a diary because you can see at a glance on the calendar the days you kept a diary. ・The image function allows you to register route maps, etc. for use as an appendix to your daily planner.   4, 3 months display ・Professional" plan supports three-month view on iPad and M1 Mac ・The three-month display on the large screen provides an unparalleled overview, so you can check your long-term schedule at a glance. terms of service : https://verticalcalendar2.ever.jp/use/

About

Vertical Calendar

Organize your life with a vertical monthly calendar and unlimited tabs. Easily create color-coded events, search your schedule, and enjoy offline access. Secure your data with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Vertical monthly calendar view
  • One-tap appointment creation
  • Unlimited tab creation for organization
  • Color-coded event highlighting
  • Global event search
  • Automatic backup and restore
  • Biometric authentication for security
Features
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Create appointments with a vertical calendar! Revolutionize your schedule management with an intuitive monthly calendar and easy-to-use tab functionality! ◆ Easy-to-read vertical monthly calendar See your entire month's schedule at a glance with our vertical monthly calendar! Never miss important appointments even in your busy days! ◆ One-tap appointment creation Instantly add appointments by simply tapping dates on the monthly calendar! ◆ Unlimited tab creation Create unlimited tabs! Perfectly organize work, personal life, hobbies, and more by category! ◆ Color-coded event creation Color-code events with our rich color palette! Achieve optimal visibility to distinguish importance and types at a glance! ◆ Global search Instantly search all events! Discover your target appointments in seconds even from massive amounts of data! ◆ Automatic backup and restore Worry-free device changes! Automatically backup your data and instantly restore on new devices! ◆ Light mode and dark mode support Eye-friendly display with beautiful dark mode! Perfectly customize to your preferences! ◆ Complete offline support No internet connection required! Fully accessible anytime, anywhere! ◆ Notification functionality Custom message notifications at specified times! Never miss important appointments! ◆ Biometric authentication Maximize app security with Face ID and fingerprint authentication! Complete protection of your privacy! ◆ Tab notes Add notes freely to each tab! Check important category-specific information anytime! ◆ No login required No tedious registration process! Start your premium experience immediately after download! ◆ Robust security Your data is completely private! No external transmission whatsoever! Safely stored only on your device! ◆ Support 24/7 support available! Contact us anytime if you have any questions. info@naokiotsu.com ◆Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy ◆Terms of Use https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use

Screenshots

Vertical Planner4 screens
Vertical Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Calendar at 5.0 against Vertical Planner's 4.3. Vertical Calendar also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Vertical Planner's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Vertical Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Vertical Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vertical Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vertical Planner has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, Vertical Calendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vertical Planner versus Vertical Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical PlannerVertical Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitacnaoki otsu

Customer experience

Vertical Planner

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

Vertical Calendar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vertical Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Casual Plan$1.491 Month
  • Standard Plan$2.991 Month
  • Professional Plan$4.491 Month
2 purchases

Vertical Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Vertical Planner free?
Vertical Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vertical Calendar free?
Vertical Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertical Planner or Vertical Calendar?
Vertical Calendar is rated higher. Vertical Planner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Vertical Calendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vertical Planner or Vertical Calendar have ads?
Both Vertical Planner and Vertical Calendar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Planner or Vertical Calendar?
Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, and Vertical Calendar weekly. Most recently, Vertical Planner was updated on September 13, 2026 and Vertical Calendar on September 20, 2026.

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