Comparison

The Grid vs Workodo

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

Head to head
About

The Grid

This app offers a visually appealing and intuitive calendar experience. It allows users to see event details directly on the calendar, filter events easily, and manage their schedule with features like drag-and-drop rescheduling and event templates.

Highlights
  • Event text displayed on calendar
  • One-touch calendar filtering
  • Drag-and-drop event rescheduling
  • Event templates for recurring events
  • Natural language event entry
  • Syncs with default calendar events
Features
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Boldly redefine your calendar. Do you want a calendar that is beautiful and simple to use so you can check and change your schedule in seconds, not minutes? The Grid aims to do just that. With text right on your calendar you can see everything at a glance. And with the calendar filter bar always up, you can view the events of only the calendar you need with just one tap. Need to create an event you use all the time, templates are built right in. Need to re-schedule, drag-n-drop an event to another day. Its all so easy you'll wonder why every calendar doesn't do it this way. At first glance it might look too simple. But isn't that what a calendar should be?! .....::::: Features :::::..... • Show event text right on your calendar. • Filter by calendars with one touch. • Uses the default calendar events so advanced syncing is possible(Exchange, Google, iCloud). • Use Templates to create frequently used events. • Drag -n- Drop to move events on the calendar. • Copy and paste your events. • Natural Language Entry • Time Zone Support • Full Search(Pro) • Convert Events to Reminders(Pro) • Convert Reminders to Events(Pro) • Week Numbers • Create advanced repeating event options. • Create multiple alarms for an event. • Email events with iCalendar attachments. • Text, Tweet, or post events to Facebook. • Optimized for startup speed. • InApp Purchases offer Search, Reminder Support, and the new Week Strip View. .....::::: Use :::::..... Let's say you are a busy mom scheduling all your family's activities. Well little Bobby's coach just added a soccer game on Thursday. And little Alison's dentist appointment just got moved to the same time the next day. And you need to know what your husband's schedule looks like next Tuesday. Ready. Go. 1. Tap on Bobby's calendar. Go to Thursday and hit the "Template" button. Hit 'Soccer Match' from the list. Scheduled. 2. Tap Alison's calendar. Click on the dentist appointment day. Drag it from the bottom list onto the next day in the month. Rescheduled. 3. Click on your Husband's calendar. There it is. That is 10 seconds of your day you will not get back.... Now try it on your current calendar, we'll WAIT.... Now imagine using that wherever and whoever you are; running the office, travel, family, school, activities. It all fits well. With a little initial calendar planning, you can have the most efficient and organized schedule on the block. Add in syncing and your family or office can all share calendars for more power. Your day just got a lot clearer. .....::::: What they say :::::..... "Check and change your schedule in a snap with Birdsoft’s beautifully simple calendar app, The Grid." - AppAdvice AppsGoneFree Feature. "this calendar was smooth, hiccup free, and brought a fresh look to the boring calendar in iOS." - TheiPhoneAddict Review .....::::: Support :::::..... Watch a video showing the power of the app at http://grid.birdsoft.biz. Email us at info@birdsoft.biz

About

Workodo

Features
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Workodo is gebruiksvriendelijke software voor personeelsplanning, urenregistratie en prikklok.

Screenshots

The Grid4 screens
Workodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workodo at none against The Grid's 6. Workodo also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). The Grid's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.5). On price, ads 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. The Grid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Workodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, Workodo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Grid versus Workodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GridWorkodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (387 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings387 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirdsoft LLCForceWeb B.V.

Bugs and requests

The Grid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Calendar entries disappearing
  • Repeating events not working correctly
  • Syncing issues with other calendars

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a search feature
  • Improve sync with Google Calendar
  • Add a weekly calendar view
  • Allow customization of text size and colors
  • Implement a 'today' button to quickly return to current date

Workodo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Grid

One-time6
  • Weather$0.99
  • Pro Version - Sale$1.99
  • Midnight Version - Sale$2.99
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  • Midnight Version$2.99
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Midnight Version$6.99
None

Workodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grid free?
The Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workodo free?
Workodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Grid or Workodo have ads?
Neither The Grid nor Workodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Grid or Workodo?
The Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Workodo every 6 days. Most recently, The Grid was updated on November 1, 2026 and Workodo on November 4, 2026.

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