# Calendars vs TimeBloc

The clearest difference is rating: Calendars at 4.7 against TimeBloc's 4.3. Calendars also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (123K vs 7.4K). TimeBloc's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TimeBloc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 123K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 42% of TimeBloc's.

Calendars ships an update weekly, TimeBloc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | TimeBloc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 7.4K |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Productivity, #143 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines calendar, task management, and habit tracking to boost productivity and organization. It offers seamless syncing across Apple devices and integrates with popular services like Google Calendar. Plan your day, manage tasks, and build routines with customizable views and features.

**Highlights:** Calendar and task management, Habit tracking and routine building, Cross-device syncing, Natural language event creation, Integration with Google Calendar and Zoom, Customizable views and widgets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $21.99 | per year |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | 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


### TimeBloc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780)

This app helps you organize your day by breaking it down into manageable tasks. It allows you to create detailed schedules with customizable events and recurring routines. Visualize your progress and integrate with your existing calendar for a streamlined planning experience.

**Highlights:** Timelines for event blocking, Customizable event icons and colors, Drag and drop rescheduling, Routine creation and integration, Calendar synchronization, Event notifications, Progress statistics

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Growth Bundle: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBloc Premium 1 Year | $26.49 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Growth Bundle: Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scheduling
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Customizable routines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 👎 Lacking key features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with calendar events
- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Routine management bugs
- Time block ordering problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to check off completed tasks
- More customization options for colors and icons
- Weekly/monthly calendar view
- Sync across devices and platforms
- Improved routine management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is TimeBloc free?

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

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

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while TimeBloc averages 4.3 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Calendars or TimeBloc have ads?

Neither Calendars nor TimeBloc shows ads.

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

Calendars ships an update weekly, and TimeBloc monthly. Most recently, Calendars was updated on November 7, 2026 and TimeBloc on November 5, 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.*