# Calendars vs PLANBELLA

The clearest difference is price: Calendars at Free against PLANBELLA's $8.99. Calendars also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (122K vs 800). PLANBELLA's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Calendars is free to download; PLANBELLA costs $8.99 up front. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PLANBELLA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 800, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 64% of PLANBELLA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Calendars ships an update weekly, PLANBELLA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | PLANBELLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [3.8 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 800 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#76** |
| Size | 413 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Netzinkubator Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147661116) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Productivity, #127 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker. It helps users plan their day, build habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with seamless syncing across all Apple devices. Features include event creation, to-do list management, natural language input, and integration with popular meeting platforms.

**Highlights:** Calendar, task, and habit management, Daily, weekly, and monthly views, Natural language event creation, To-do list organization, Cross-device syncing, Meeting platform integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars | $3.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Interesting Calendars | $5.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reminders & Calendars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Events | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- 📆 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly/weekly views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Concerns over subscription model
- 🕰️ Cumbersome date/time selection process
- 🔍 Limited location search functionality
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing events and appointments
- Upgrade process causing data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Recurring events for free users
- Customizable widgets and app icons
- Ability to archive/restore past events
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Shared calendars and family management


### PLANBELLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a stylish calendar with a to-do list and note-taking features. Organize events, tasks, and thoughts in an elegant, minimalist interface. Enjoy a clutter-free planning experience with customizable color-coding and reminders.

**Highlights:** Elegant minimalist design, Event and task management, Daily notes and reminders, External calendar synchronization, Color-coded entries, Repeating entries

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day&Date small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Control panel medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Line Art small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Overdue Tasks medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Productivity Ring small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List large Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next Large Widget | $1.09 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📅 Helpful calendar and task management features
- 🔍 Useful journal and note-taking functionality
- 🔒 One-time purchase, no subscription
- 🎨 Customizable color-coding options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of two-way calendar sync with other platforms
- 🔍 No search function to find past events/tasks
- 🔁 Inability to edit/delete individual recurring events
- 🔒 Widgets require additional purchases
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events shifting to incorrect dates
- Widgets not updating or functioning properly
- Journal feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Habit tracking and daily routine management
- Ability to sync across multiple devices
- More color palette options for highlighting
- Separate undated note-taking section
- Automatic task rollover to next day if not completed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is PLANBELLA free?

PLANBELLA costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or PLANBELLA?

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while PLANBELLA averages 3.8 from 800 ratings.

### Do Calendars or PLANBELLA have ads?

Neither Calendars nor PLANBELLA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or PLANBELLA?

Calendars ships an update weekly, and PLANBELLA every 4 weeks. Most recently, Calendars was updated on October 29, 2026 and PLANBELLA on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Calendars or PLANBELLA?

Calendars currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and PLANBELLA at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*