# Notion Calendar vs xTiles

The clearest difference is rating: Notion Calendar at 4.7 against xTiles's 3.5. Notion Calendar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 125). xTiles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTiles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Notion Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notion Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notion Calendar has 7.8K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Notion Calendar's written reviews are positive against 35% of xTiles's.

Notion Calendar ships an update every 11 days, xTiles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notion Calendar | xTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-calendar/id1607562761/reviews)** | [3.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **39.0% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Notion Labs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232780280) | [xtiles inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633029509) |

## What reviewers say

### Notion Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notion-calendar/id1607562761)

Manage your schedule and meetings with a unified calendar view. Seamlessly integrate with Google Calendar and Notion to organize your work and personal life. Offers helpful widgets and multi-time zone support.

**Highlights:** Deep Google Calendar integration, Connects to Notion documents and projects, Multiple time zone support, Unified view across multiple calendars, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Available in 12 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Great integration with Notion
- 👍 Helpful widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited calendar views (only 3-day)
- 🔍 No iPad support
- 🔍 Only supports Google Calendar integration
- 🔍 Unreliable syncing and updating

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add events
- Syncing issues causing events to disappear or display incorrectly
- Time zone issues leading to incorrect event times
- Widgets not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add monthly and weekly calendar views
- Integrate with more calendar providers (Microsoft, Apple, etc.)
- Improve iPad compatibility and optimize for larger screens
- Add task management and to-do list functionality
- Enhance customization options (colors, themes, etc.)


### xTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507)

Capture notes, tasks, and ideas with a versatile app that syncs across devices. Organize everything visually with drag-and-drop boards, and access your content online or offline. Stay productive with reminders, calendars, and quick search.

**Highlights:** Jot down notes and voice recordings, Snap sketches and upload photos, Save web content (text, images, links), Create to-do lists and set reminders, Organize ideas into visual boards, Instant cross-device syncing, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Plus | $19.00 | per month |
| Pro | $35.00 | per month |
| Starter | $69.00 | per year |
| Plus | $99.00 | per year |
| Ultimate Productivity Bundle | $99.00 | per year |
| Plus | $149.00 | per year |
| Basic Productivity Bundle | $59.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Believer Plan | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable design with templates
- 💡 Excellent for ADHD organization and productivity
- 🖥️ Desktop version works exceptionally well
- 📊 Visual organization with flexible tile-based layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Mobile app severely lacks desktop functionality
- 🐛 iPad app is poorly optimized and glitchy
- ❌ Cannot edit or create content on mobile devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options on mobile
- 📊 Tables and charts cannot be edited on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app fails to load boards
- Cannot duplicate or delete items on mobile
- Text input jumps and backspace behaves incorrectly
- Long-hold on images triggers copy/paste menu
- Calendar dates incorrect for 2025

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Mobile layout optimization for smaller screens
- Full editing capabilities on mobile devices
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
- Ability to delete and rearrange sections on mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notion Calendar free?

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

### Is xTiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notion Calendar or xTiles?

Notion Calendar is rated higher. Notion Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while xTiles averages 3.5 from 125 ratings.

### Do Notion Calendar or xTiles have ads?

Neither Notion Calendar nor xTiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notion Calendar or xTiles?

Notion Calendar ships an update every 11 days, and xTiles every 10 days. Most recently, Notion Calendar was updated on November 6, 2026 and xTiles on November 3, 2026.

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