# Calendars vs Habit Tracker

Calendars and Habit Tracker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 55% of Calendars's. Habit Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Habit Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calendars against 4.8 for Habit Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122K and 145K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 69% of Habit Tracker's.

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, Habit Tracker every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Habit Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews) | **[4.8 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122K | **145K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #122 |
| Size | 407 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Productivity, #106 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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| 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 | $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


### Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Productivity, #192 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you build lasting habits and achieve your goals through simple daily planning and routine tracking. It offers features like syncing with health data, group challenges, and insightful analytics to support your self-care and personal growth journey.

**Highlights:** Build and quit habits, Flexible goal tracking with specific units, Group habits and friendly competition, Insightful stats and habit reports, Mood and HRV stress tracking, Smart and multiple reminders, Widgets for easy access, Focus timer and daily inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Enhance Yourself | $5.99 | per year |
| Habit Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Habit Promo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $9.89 | one-time |
| Lifetime Family | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive habit tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive data visualization and progress tracking
- 🔒 Secure and reliable app with no ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time premium purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync and cross-device support
- 🔒 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🕰️ Inflexible habit scheduling options

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data not syncing correctly across devices
- Habit reminders not working as expected
- Unexpected behavior when editing habit details
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track 'negative' habits or limits
- Improve habit editing and rearranging functionality
- Implement more flexible habit scheduling options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration with timer and tracking features
- Provide option to export data in CSV format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Habit Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Habit Tracker?

Habit Tracker is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Habit Tracker averages 4.8 from 145K ratings.

### Do Calendars or Habit Tracker have ads?

Neither Calendars nor Habit Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Habit Tracker?

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, and Habit Tracker every 6 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on September 24, 2026 and Habit Tracker on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Calendars or Habit Tracker?

Calendars currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Habit Tracker at #122. 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.*