# Tiny Calendar vs Bobclass Studio Manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bobclass Studio Manager at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Calendar's subscription. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Tiny Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 92) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bobclass Studio Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Calendar has 21K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tiny Calendar's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's.

Tiny Calendar ships an update every 2 months, Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Calendar | Bobclass Studio Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-calendar-planner-and-tasks/id514917848/reviews) | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 45 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Court Four Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/900013699) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-calendar-planner-and-tasks/id514917848)

This intuitive calendar app syncs with your existing calendars, offering powerful event creation and management tools. Access your schedule offline, set advanced reminders, and view your events in multiple formats on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Natural language input for event creation, Drag and drop event editing, Syncs with Google Calendar and iOS local calendars, Supports 9 different calendar views, Offline event management, Advanced reminder system (push notifications, email), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special Offer | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Recurring Events | $1.99 | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Google Accounts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent calendar app
- 📆 Helpful for organizing schedules
- 🔗 Syncs well with Google Calendar
- 🗓 Useful month/week/day views
- 🎨 Customizable color-coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Google Calendar
- 🔍 Difficulty finding past events
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🕰 Time zone issues with event times

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing from calendar
- Crashes when changing calendar settings
- Duplicate events created unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add to-do list functionality
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization options
- Provide better customer support


### Bobclass Studio Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696)

Manage your boutique fitness studio with an all-in-one app designed for independent instructors. Handle scheduling, client management, payments, and retail sales seamlessly from your phone or tablet. Keep your clients feeling personal while streamlining your business operations.

**Highlights:** Group class and private session scheduling, Client self-booking via custom page, Class passes, memberships, and retail sales, Stripe payment integration, Personalized client notes and history, Contact clients via WhatsApp, email, SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bobclass Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Studio | $34.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Unlimited Subscription | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and booking management
- 💰 Affordable pricing with one-time fee (no monthly subscription)
- 📱 Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- 💬 Automated email and text confirmations to clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔐 Data loss when app logs out unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Requires in-app purchases to be enabled
- 📱 Limited functionality on Mac compared to iOS
- 🔔 Reminder features not fully automatic

**Reported bugs**

- App logs out unexpectedly causing data loss
- Syncing failures between multiple devices
- Text confirmation feature broken on Mac after updates
- In-app purchase requirement blocking app access
- Display issues (white text on white background)

**Requested features**

- Automatic reminder messages for clients
- SMS text message reminder option
- iCal/external calendar synchronization
- Ability to duplicate appointments more easily
- Client goal tracking feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Calendar free?

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

### Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?

Bobclass Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager?

Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Tiny Calendar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.

### Do Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager have ads?

Tiny Calendar shows ads; Bobclass Studio Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager?

Tiny Calendar ships an update every 2 months, and Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. Most recently, Tiny Calendar was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bobclass Studio Manager on September 21, 2026.

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