# Calendar+ vs SumNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SumNote at 100% against Calendar+'s 54%. SumNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Calendar+'s advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 9). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendar+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SumNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

SumNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar+ has 61 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Calendar+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SumNote's.

Calendar+ ships an update every 2 weeks, SumNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendar+ | SumNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-plus/id423954044/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumnote-notes-with-sums/id6756084433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alien Toes AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/554736345) | [Max Brooks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847390797) |

## 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


### SumNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumnote-notes-with-sums/id6756084433)

This app simplifies expense tracking by automatically calculating totals as you type, eliminating the need for spreadsheets. It's ideal for managing budgets, projects, or any list with associated costs, offering a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in calculator for automatic totaling, Familiar note-taking interface, Ideal for budgets and project costs, Distraction-free design, Lightweight and easy to use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendar+ free?

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

### Is SumNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendar+ or SumNote?

SumNote is rated higher. Calendar+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while SumNote averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Calendar+ or SumNote have ads?

Neither Calendar+ nor SumNote shows ads.

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

Calendar+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and SumNote every 4 days. Most recently, Calendar+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and SumNote on November 9, 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.*