# Calendars vs GamePlan

The clearest difference is rating: Calendars at 4.7 against GamePlan's 4.1. Calendars also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GamePlan sells 6 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 57% of GamePlan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, GamePlan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | GamePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameplan-eisenhower-matrix/id1550203013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 408 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Breakthrough Technologies Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550203015) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Productivity, #117 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 (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


### GamePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameplan-eisenhower-matrix/id1550203013)

This app helps you work smarter by planning your week with an AI-powered engine. It offers task prioritization, reminders, and integration with your calendar and Apple Watch for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered planning engine, Task prioritization, Reminders and notifications, Task list organization, Calendar integration, Apple Watch support, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Plan Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| 50% Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Game Plan Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is GamePlan free?

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

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

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while GamePlan averages 4.1 from 82 ratings.

### Do Calendars or GamePlan have ads?

GamePlan shows ads; Calendars does not.

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

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, and GamePlan every 9 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on September 28, 2026 and GamePlan on June 9, 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.*