# Calendar+ vs Google Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Google Calendar at 4.5 against Calendar+'s 4.0. Google Calendar also leads on ratings volume (133K vs 61) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Calendar+'s advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, 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 Google Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Calendar has 133K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Calendar+'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Google Calendar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendar+ | Google Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-plus/id423954044/reviews) | **[4.5 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **133K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 57 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alien Toes AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/554736345) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## 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


### Google Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your schedule and events efficiently. It automatically adds appointments from Gmail, supports multiple calendars, and offers customizable views and widgets. Collaborate with others by sharing calendars and integrating with Google Meet.

**Highlights:** Automatic event import from Gmail, Multiple calendar support (Google, Exchange, iCloud), Shared calendars for collaboration, Customizable views (day, week, month), Task management alongside events, Widgets and Apple Watch complications, Google Meet integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📅 Integrates with email and other calendars
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🤝 Ability to share calendars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 📆 Date on app icon doesn't change
- 🔀 Difficulty editing and managing events
- 🌈 Limited color options

**Reported bugs**

- Events not syncing properly between app and web versions
- Incorrect time zone changes for events
- New events automatically added to wrong calendar

**Requested features**

- Allow recurring events on specific days (e.g. 2nd Wednesday of the month)
- Add ability to set reminders for event end times
- Integrate with more email/calendar providers beyond Gmail
- Provide more customization options for event colors and icons
- Display the current date on the app icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendar+ free?

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

### Is Google Calendar free?

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

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

Google Calendar is rated higher. Calendar+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Google Calendar averages 4.5 from 133K ratings.

### Do Calendar+ or Google Calendar have ads?

Neither Calendar+ nor Google Calendar shows ads.

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

Calendar+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Google Calendar weekly. Most recently, Calendar+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Google Calendar on November 9, 2026.

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