# CalendarLife vs Calendars

The clearest difference is ads: Calendars at none against CalendarLife's shown. Calendars also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (123K vs 548). CalendarLife's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 56%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalendarLife sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Calendars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CalendarLife against 4.7 for Calendars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 123K ratings behind it against 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CalendarLife's written reviews are positive against 56% of Calendars's.

CalendarLife ships an update every 6 weeks, Calendars weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalendarLife | Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendarlife/id391409467/reviews) | **[4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 548 | **123K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 29 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OvalKey Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308493255) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### CalendarLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendarlife/id391409467)

Enhance your iPhone's calendar with a classic style interface and numerous customization options. This app syncs automatically with your device's native database, offering a user-friendly experience with multiple views and personalized display settings.

**Highlights:** Classic style interface, Customizable display (fonts, colors, pictures), List, Day, Month, Week, Agenda views, Automatic syncing with native database, Apple Watch and Notification Center Widget support, Quick swipe delete and date select, Event coloring and descriptions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Store Add-On | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Holidays United States | $0.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2021 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2022 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2023 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2024 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2025 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| CalendarLife 2027 Calendar | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 💡 Useful color-coding and templates
- 🚀 Syncs well with other devices
- 👍 Helps stay organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive annual subscription
- 🔁 Difficulty restoring previous purchases
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating to specific dates

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar dates not updating correctly
- Reminders/alerts not working as expected
- Color settings not persisting after updates
- Inability to restore previous year's events

**Requested features**

- Ability to schedule recurring events (e.g., first Monday of every month)
- Option to add notes/comments to events
- Integration with maps for event locations
- Contrast-reducing filter for uploaded images
- Ability to delete unwanted holidays/events


### Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Productivity, #135 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your schedule, tasks, and habits across all your Apple devices. It offers features for planning your day, building routines, and boosting productivity with seamless syncing and integration with other calendar services.

**Highlights:** Daily, weekly, monthly calendar views, Event creation and reminders, Integrated agenda planner, To-do list and task management, Natural language event/task input, Habit tracking and routine building, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars | $3.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Events | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- 📆 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly/weekly views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Concerns over subscription model
- 🕰️ Cumbersome date/time selection process
- 🔍 Limited location search functionality
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing events and appointments
- Upgrade process causing data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Recurring events for free users
- Customizable widgets and app icons
- Ability to archive/restore past events
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Shared calendars and family management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalendarLife free?

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

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalendarLife or Calendars?

Calendars is rated higher. CalendarLife averages 4.7 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Calendars averages 4.7 from 123K ratings.

### Do CalendarLife or Calendars have ads?

CalendarLife shows ads; Calendars does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalendarLife or Calendars?

CalendarLife ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calendars weekly. Most recently, CalendarLife was updated on November 13, 2026 and Calendars on November 13, 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.*