# Visual Calendar vs TypeDraw

The clearest difference is rating: TypeDraw at 4.4 against Visual Calendar's 2.6. TypeDraw also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 57%). Visual Calendar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Calendar costs $0.99 and TypeDraw $4.99 up front. TypeDraw sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Visual Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

TypeDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeDraw has 71 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Visual Calendar's written reviews are positive against 84% of TypeDraw's.

Visual Calendar ships an update every 2 months, TypeDraw every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Calendar | TypeDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-calendar/id443222028/reviews) | **[4.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typedraw/id6822194774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 9 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mate Szoke](https://appshunter.io/developer/443222032) | [Trautmann & Dorre GbR Shaped Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784286059) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-calendar/id443222028)

Visually displays your activities on a monthly calendar. Easily add and track all-day events, shifts, or habits with color-coded tags and icons. A simple, detail-free way to manage your schedule.

**Highlights:** Visual monthly calendar display, Add and track all-day events, Color-coded tags for activities, Icon customization for tags, Simple two-step process

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Visual tool for scheduling
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable icons/markers
- 👍 Good concept for visual planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss/missing entries
- 🐛 App crashes/unstable
- 🐛 Cannot delete/edit events easily
- 🐛 Limited functionality (all-day events only)
- 🐛 Syncing issues with other calendars

**Reported bugs**

- Tagged days missing/entries gone
- Deletes data daily
- Cannot delete/edit entered calendar items
- New version wipes data
- New version won't work on phone

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit events
- Sync with other calendar apps
- Add time to tags/events
- Reminders/notifications
- Repeat function for tasks


### TypeDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typedraw/id6822194774)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Productivity, #11 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app combines the tactile feel of a paper notebook with digital convenience. Type, draw, and scribble notes, with smart features to organize and find them easily. Customize your pages and handwriting for a truly personal note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Type, draw, and scribble notes, Smart Marks for text and drawing integration, Handwriting to font conversion, Customizable page and ink colors, Multiple notebook support, Searchable notes and table of contents, PDF export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atlantic Notebook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bordeaux Notebook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Highlands Notebook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sahara Notebook | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Calendar free?

Visual Calendar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TypeDraw free?

TypeDraw costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Calendar or TypeDraw?

TypeDraw is rated higher. Visual Calendar averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TypeDraw averages 4.4 from 71 ratings.

### Do Visual Calendar or TypeDraw have ads?

Neither Visual Calendar nor TypeDraw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Calendar or TypeDraw?

Visual Calendar ships an update every 2 months, and TypeDraw every 2 days. Most recently, Visual Calendar was updated on November 6, 2026 and TypeDraw on November 8, 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.*