# Calendars vs Dote Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dote Timer at 88% against Calendars's 55%. Dote Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). Calendars's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 36) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Dote Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dote Timer'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, Dote Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Dote Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dote-timer-time-management/id1571853720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **87.8% 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 | **#104** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Smartdong School](https://appshunter.io/developer/388666251) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Productivity, #108 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


### Dote Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dote-timer-time-management/id1571853720)

This app helps you manage your time and boost concentration by using a unique flip timer and detailed statistical analysis. It also includes features for planning, journaling, and collaborative study sessions, with an option to donate earned coins to charity.

**Highlights:** Flip timer for concentration, 10-minute dot-separated planner, Detailed statistical charts, Donation program for underprivileged students, Three-line daily diary, Real-time study group sessions, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 3-month subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual subscription | $8.49 | per year |
| Premium Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium LifeTime Pass | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Dote Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Dote Timer?

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Dote Timer averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Calendars or Dote Timer have ads?

Neither Calendars nor Dote Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Dote Timer?

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, and Dote Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dote Timer on September 14, 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.*