# Rect vs Calmaker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rect at none against Calmaker's 3. Rect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Calmaker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (63 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calmaker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calmaker has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Rect's written reviews are positive against 70% of Calmaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rect ships an update every 6 months, Calmaker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect | Calmaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect/id1528587271/reviews)** | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmaker-photo-calendar-maker/id1602669715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shuya Komiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504097686) | [liko apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602669717) |

## What reviewers say

### Rect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect/id1528587271)

Easily transform your photos into framed prints with various filters and retro effects. Customize your images with unique date labels and background colors. Save and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** 150 frame designs, Adjustable angle and size, 6 retro photo filters, Digital date labels, 32 background colors, Template function, Gallery feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmaker-photo-calendar-maker/id1602669715)

Easily create personalized calendars using your own photos. Design, save, and export high-resolution files for printing or digital use. Customize layouts, add text, and highlight important dates.

**Highlights:** Personalized photo calendars, Customizable layouts, High-resolution export (PDF/JPG), Date markers and global holidays, Digital wallpaper creation, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Limited Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pro (One-time) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect free?

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

### Is Calmaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rect or Calmaker?

Rect is rated higher. Rect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Calmaker averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Rect or Calmaker have ads?

Both Rect and Calmaker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rect or Calmaker?

Rect ships an update every 6 months, and Calmaker fortnightly. Most recently, Rect was updated on September 11, 2026 and Calmaker on September 21, 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.*