# Calendars vs Repeatable Checklists & Tasks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calendars at 122K against Repeatable Checklists & Tasks's 4. Calendars also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). 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 Repeatable Checklists & Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, Repeatable Checklists & Tasks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Repeatable Checklists & Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeatable-checklists-and-tasks/id6503002237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Veskisoft OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665705415) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Productivity, #118 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


### Repeatable Checklists & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeatable-checklists-and-tasks/id6503002237)

Create reusable checklists for recurring tasks and routines. Track progress, customize with themes, and access via widgets or Siri Shortcuts. Ideal for daily habits, chores, or work procedures.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, Progress tracking, Home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Customizable themes, Records management and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Unlock | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Unlock | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Unlock | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Repeatable Checklists & Tasks free?

Repeatable Checklists & Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Repeatable Checklists & Tasks?

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Repeatable Checklists & Tasks averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Calendars or Repeatable Checklists & Tasks have ads?

Neither Calendars nor Repeatable Checklists & Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Repeatable Checklists & Tasks?

Calendars ships an update every 11 days, and Repeatable Checklists & Tasks every 9 days. Most recently, Calendars was updated on September 25, 2026 and Repeatable Checklists & Tasks on August 24, 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.*