# Alotis vs CalDown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alotis at none against CalDown's 1. Alotis also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alotis asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alotis against 5.0 for CalDown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Alotis ships an update every 10 days, CalDown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alotis | CalDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alotis-dynamic-day-planner/id1590967156/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldown/id6744269741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ugochukwu Madagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590967158) | [Valentin Haberling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803412455) |

## What reviewers say

### Alotis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alotis-dynamic-day-planner/id1590967156)

This app helps you manage your day by dynamically adjusting your schedule when unexpected events occur. It allows you to create to-do lists, set routines, track goals, and view timers for upcoming tasks, all while offering customizable task colors.

**Highlights:** Dynamic scheduling, Automatic task adjustment, To-do list creation, Routine planning, Goal tracking, Timer view, Customizable task colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CalDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldown/id6744269741)

This app transforms your Apple Calendar into a clear, focused timeline. It highlights your current event with a countdown and remaining time bar, and offers customizable widgets for quick glances on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Manage your schedule with enhanced time awareness and notifications.

**Highlights:** Focused event timeline, Countdown and remaining time bar, Customizable widgets, Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Calendar notifications, Apple Watch complications, Reminders integration (beta)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock CalDown Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alotis free?

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

### Is CalDown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alotis or CalDown?

Alotis and CalDown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Alotis or CalDown have ads?

Neither Alotis nor CalDown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alotis or CalDown?

Alotis ships an update every 10 days, and CalDown weekly. Most recently, Alotis was updated on November 3, 2026 and CalDown on October 30, 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.*
