# Calendar+ vs Calendars

The clearest difference is rating: Calendars at 4.7 against Calendar+'s 4.0. Calendars also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 61) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). Calendar+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendar+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Calendar+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Calendars's.

Calendar+ ships an update every 5 days, Calendars every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendar+ | Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-plus/id423954044/reviews) | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **122K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 53 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alien Toes AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/554736345) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendar+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-plus/id423954044)

This app offers a fluid and intuitive way to manage your schedule with enhanced views and quick editing. It syncs with existing calendars and provides customizable options for a personalized experience. Pro features include advanced personalization and useful countdowns.

**Highlights:** Seamless scrolling through days, weeks, and months, Quick event adding, editing, and deleting, Syncs with existing calendars (iCloud, Google, Outlook, etc.), Customizable calendar colors and fonts (Pro), Built-in holidays, flag days, and name days, Intuitive gestures for navigation and event creation, Widget support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Moon phases | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Huge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Intuitive
- 👍 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Smooth and elegant
- 👍 Organized and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (colors, icons)
- 🔍 Missing key features (month view, day view, repeat events)
- 🔍 Confusing layout and navigation
- 🔍 Underwhelming compared to other calendar apps

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display
- Repeating events not working as expected
- Inability to delete future events
- Syncing issues with other calendars

**Requested features**

- Add color coding for events
- Improve month and day views
- Allow customization of repeat events
- Integrate with more calendars/services
- Add note-taking and to-do list functionality


### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Productivity, #121 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 Calendar+ free?

Calendar+ 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, Calendar+ or Calendars?

Calendars is rated higher. Calendar+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Calendars averages 4.7 from 122K ratings.

### Do Calendar+ or Calendars have ads?

Neither Calendar+ nor Calendars shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendar+ or Calendars?

Calendar+ ships an update every 5 days, and Calendars every 11 days. Most recently, Calendar+ was updated on September 18, 2026 and Calendars on September 25, 2026.

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