# Calendars vs Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calendars at weekly against Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note's every 5 weeks. Calendars also leads on ratings volume (123K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.7 for Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 123K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note's.

Calendars ships an update weekly, Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 656 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Productivity, #115 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


### Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082)

Organize your tasks and schedule with a digital planner that mimics a classic paper notebook. Plan your day, week, or year with ease, track habits, and manage to-do lists. It offers a clear overview of your commitments and helps you achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Digital pocket planner with weekly view, Integrated notebook, scheduler, and calendar, Habit tracker and to-do list functionality, Page-flipping interface like a paper notebook, Customizable background designs and fonts, Voice input and Apple Pencil support, iCloud backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📆 Provides a clear weekly view
- 💻 Works well across devices
- 🎨 Customizable design options
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🔔 No reminder or notification features
- 🗓️ Limited calendar integration
- ✏️ No handwriting support
- 🔒 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync problems
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Recurring events and tasks
- Checklists and task management
- Monthly/yearly view options
- Sync with external calendars
- Reminder/notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note free?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Calendars or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note have ads?

Neither Calendars nor Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note?

Calendars ships an update weekly, and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calendars was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note on November 7, 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.*