# Calendars vs Routine Reminder

The clearest difference is ads: Calendars at none against Routine Reminder's shown. Calendars also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 1) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). Routine Reminder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (75% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Routine Reminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Routine Reminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 75% of Routine Reminder's.

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, Routine Reminder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Routine Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-reminder-planner-app/id6470661927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Ryosuke Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689166532) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Productivity, #109 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


### Routine Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-reminder-planner-app/id6470661927)

This app helps you stay organized and on track with your daily tasks and habits. Schedule your week, get timely notifications, and track your progress to boost productivity. It's designed for those who want to avoid forgetting important activities and build consistent routines.

**Highlights:** Daily task overview with pie chart, Weekly task scheduling, To-do list functionality, Task notifications, Calendar task management, Quick search, Activity tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro-Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro-Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Routine Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Routine Reminder?

Routine Reminder is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Routine Reminder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Calendars or Routine Reminder have ads?

Routine Reminder shows ads; Calendars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Routine Reminder?

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, and Routine Reminder every 8 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on September 24, 2026 and Routine Reminder on June 8, 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.*