# Pocket Schedule Planner vs Calendars

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calendars at free with in-app purchases against Pocket Schedule Planner's subscription. Calendars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pocket Schedule Planner's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Schedule Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Pocket Schedule Planner's written reviews are positive against 56% of Calendars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pocket Schedule Planner ships an update every 2 months, Calendars weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Schedule Planner | Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-schedule-planner/id421102532/reviews) | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K | **122K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 75 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Schedule Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-schedule-planner/id421102532)

This app helps students, teachers, and parents organize classes, exams, and assignments. It provides intuitive tools to manage schedules, track homework, and receive timely alerts for upcoming events, making academic life more manageable.

**Highlights:** Organize courses, classes, and exams, Manage assignments by date, course, or priority, Set general and individual notifications, View classes in a weekly schedule, Manage semesters and holidays, Track instructor information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 Months | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $10.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and visually clear
- 🚀 Helps stay organized and on top of assignments
- 💡 Detailed and helpful features like color coding, reminders, and syncing
- 👍 Convenient to have everything in one app on your phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with adding/editing semesters and holidays
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔋 App can slow down and overheat devices
- 🔒 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Can't add or edit semesters
- Crashes when trying to add new semester
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add recurring assignments and tasks
- Integrate with calendar apps
- Add widgets for home screen
- Grade tracking and GPA calculation


### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Productivity, #125 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker. It helps users plan their day, build habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with seamless syncing across all Apple devices. Features include event creation, to-do list management, natural language input, and integration with popular meeting platforms.

**Highlights:** Calendar, task, and habit management, Daily, weekly, and monthly views, Natural language event creation, To-do list organization, Cross-device syncing, Meeting platform integration

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Interesting Calendars | $5.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reminders & Calendars | $19.99 | 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 Pocket Schedule Planner free?

Pocket Schedule Planner 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, Pocket Schedule Planner or Calendars?

Calendars is rated higher. Pocket Schedule Planner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Calendars averages 4.7 from 122K ratings.

### Do Pocket Schedule Planner or Calendars have ads?

Pocket Schedule Planner shows ads; Calendars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Schedule Planner or Calendars?

Pocket Schedule Planner ships an update every 2 months, and Calendars weekly. Most recently, Pocket Schedule Planner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calendars on October 28, 2026.

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