Comparison

Calendar Reminder vs Homework Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calendar Reminder

Easily manage recurring events and daily tasks with a simple interface. Set reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and important meetings. Never miss an important date or appointment again.

Highlights
  • Recurrent event management
  • Daily task planning
  • Birthday and anniversary reminders
  • Appointment and meeting alerts
  • Customizable sound/vibrate notifications
Features
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With a user-friendly interface, Calendar Reminder makes it easy to manage recurrent events, daily work tasks. Never forget your wife's birthday. Never be late for important meetings. Top 5 reasons for choosing Calendar Reminder * "Remind me in 30 minutes" in super easy way! * Birthday and anniversary reminder * Calendar planner for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly * One time reminder for appointments, meetings * reminder with sound or vibrate when mute.

About

Homework Timer

Features
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Homework Timer is a simple visual countdown timer designed for homework, reading, revision, and study time. No complicated setup. No account. No distracting games. Just choose a time, pick a subject, and start the timer in seconds. Designed for families, parents, students, and learners who want study time to be clearer, calmer, and easier to start. WHY USE HOMEWORK TIMER • Start a homework timer in seconds • See how much time is left with a clear visual countdown • Choose quick timer options: 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes • Set a custom countdown time when needed • Pick common study subjects: Math, Chinese, English, Reading, Revision, and Free Study • Add an optional task note, such as “Finish page 12” • Pause, add 5 minutes, or finish anytime • Mark sessions where help was needed • Review simple history and weekly focus time • Customize timer length, break length, alerts, vibration, and quick start buttons MADE FOR DAILY STUDY ROUTINES Homework Timer can be used for: • Daily homework • Math practice • Chinese writing • English reading • Dictation practice • Exam revision • Worksheet time • Short focus sessions • Parent-guided study time SIMPLE VISUAL COUNTDOWN Time can feel abstract during study or homework. A visual countdown makes the remaining time easier to understand at a glance. Instead of relying only on verbal reminders, users can look at the timer and see how much time remains. FAST FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS This app is built for real family life. You do not need to create a full routine before starting. Open the app, choose a time, choose a subject, and tap Start. CALM, CLEAR, AND LOW DISTRACTION Homework Timer is not a game, reward system, or complicated study planner. It is a focused tool for helping users stay on task during homework, reading, revision, and study time. Use it when you want clearer time limits, simple session controls, and an easier way to start study time. Make homework and study time easier to start, easier to follow, and easier to finish.

Screenshots

Calendar Reminder4 screens
Homework Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homework Timer at none against Calendar Reminder's 1. Homework Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Calendar Reminder's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calendar Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Homework Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendar Reminder ships an update fortnightly, Homework Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calendar Reminder versus Homework Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar ReminderHomework Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文睿 李Tsz Poon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calendar Reminder

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99
None

Homework Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calendar Reminder free?
Calendar Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homework Timer free?
Homework Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calendar Reminder or Homework Timer have ads?
Calendar Reminder shows ads; Homework Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Calendar Reminder or Homework Timer?
Calendar Reminder ships an update fortnightly, and Homework Timer daily. Most recently, Calendar Reminder was updated on October 23, 2026 and Homework Timer on October 5, 2026.

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