Comparison

Calendars vs Editable Calendar Template App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calendars

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
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Calendars by Readdle is the all-in-one calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker — seamlessly working across all your Apple devices: Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Plan your day, build better habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with powerful features and smooth sync between all your devices. What you can do with Calendars: • View and manage your calendar with daily, weekly, and monthly views • Create events, set reminders, and never miss important dates • Use the built-in agenda planner to focus on what matters most • Organize your to-do list and manage your tasks with ease • Quickly add events or to-do items using natural language • Build routines and track your habits to stay consistent • Take a guided productivity course to improve time management and focus • Sync across devices with Google Calendar, iCloud, and more • Customize your planner calendar with color coding and widgets • Join Zoom, Google Meet, or GoToMeeting directly from your calendar • Stay in control of your time, wherever you are Whether you're planning a busy workday, building new habits, or working on personal growth, Calendars brings everything together to help you own your time — across all your Apple devices. Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/calendars/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/calendars/legal/terms Have questions, comments, or issues? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at http://readdle.com/contact

About

Editable Calendar Template App

Record daily plans and notes, then convert your calendar to PDF for printing. This app functions as a secondary calendar, separate from your device's built-in one. It offers privacy protection with biometric locks and iCloud syncing for cross-device access.

Highlights
  • Standalone calendar without sync
  • Convert calendar to PDF
  • iCloud support for syncing
  • Quick one-touch note entry
  • Clear and easy-to-read layout
  • Privacy protection with security lock
  • Customizable text colors
Features
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Easily record your daily plans and notes, and convert your calendar to a PDF for printing. This app does not sync with the iPhone’s built-in calendar, making it ideal as a secondary calendar. No account registration is required—just download and start using it immediately. With a simple interface and Touch ID/Face ID lock functionality, your privacy is protected. Key Features 1. Standalone calendar without sync Manage your schedule separately from the iPhone's default calendar, keeping work and personal plans organized. 2. Convert calendar to PDF for saving and printing Save and print your calendar with all your notes, making it useful as a physical planner. 3. iCloud support for syncing across devices Automatically sync your data via iCloud and access your latest schedule on both iPhone and iPad. 4. Quick one-touch note entry Open the memo function directly from the calendar and jot down events, lists, or reminders instantly. 5. Clear and easy-to-read calendar layout View your entire month at a glance, with a weekly structure that smoothly handles cross-month scheduling. 6. Change the start day of the week  Adjust it to your preference for a clearer and more convenient calendar view. 7. Privacy protection with security lock Secure your calendar with Touch ID or Face ID. Password lock support ensures that your private data remains protected. 8. Customizable text colors Organize your schedule visually by using different colors for work, personal tasks, important events, and reminders. 9. Dark mode support Enjoy a comfortable viewing experience with dark mode, which adjusts automatically based on your device settings. 10. Optimized for iPad Designed for larger screens, providing a spacious and user-friendly interface. Why Choose This App? - No account registration—start using it instantly - Separate your personal and work schedules without syncing to the main calendar - Convert your calendar to PDF for easy saving and printing - Sync data across multiple devices via iCloud - Enhanced security with Touch ID and Face ID lock How You Can Use It - Manage schedules separately from your main calendar - Organize work and personal events efficiently - Print your calendar to use as a physical planner - Use it as a personal diary or memo pad - Track to-do lists and reminders for better task management Recommended For - Those who value privacy and data security - Users who prefer to keep personal and work schedules separate - Anyone looking for a simple way to jot down notes - Professionals who want to organize their work and private life - Users who need secure calendar management with biometric authentication - Those who want to sync schedules across multiple Apple devices - People who prefer a printable calendar for offline use Manage your schedule easily with Editable Calendar—an intuitive tool that helps you stay organized both digitally and on paper.

Screenshots

Calendars4 screens
Editable Calendar Template App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calendars at none against Editable Calendar Template App's shown. Calendars also leads on ratings volume (123K vs 82) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Editable Calendar Template App's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 56%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Editable Calendar Template App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calendars against 4.7 for Editable Calendar Template App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 123K ratings behind it against 82, 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 71% of Editable Calendar Template App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendars ships an update weekly, Editable Calendar Template App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Calendars versus Editable Calendar Template App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendarsEditable Calendar Template App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (123K ratings) — better4.7 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123K — better82
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies Limitedmanabu ueda

Customer experience

Calendars

All ratings122,497 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,290 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative35.6%

Editable Calendar Template App

All ratings79 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Calendars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing events and appointments
  • Upgrade process causing data loss
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Editable Calendar Template App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Calendars

Subscriptions9
  • Calendars PRO 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars1 Month trial$3.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Calendars PRO 1 Year3 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year7 Days trial$21.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • Calendars PRO LifetimeFree
  • Invites & Attendees Upgrade$1.99
  • Smart Input Upgrade$1.99
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  • Full Upgrade$4.99
  • Interesting Calendars$5.99
  • My schedule planner, Organizer$6.99
  • Full Pack$12.99
  • Reminders & Calendars$19.99
  • Recurring Events$31.99
3 purchases

Editable Calendar Template App

One-time3
  • Ad-Free Plan$2.99
  • Save to iCloud$2.99
  • Ad-Free & iCloud$4.99

Questions

Is Calendars free?
Calendars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Editable Calendar Template App free?
Editable Calendar Template App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calendars or Editable Calendar Template App?
Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Editable Calendar Template App averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do Calendars or Editable Calendar Template App have ads?
Editable Calendar Template App shows ads; Calendars does not.
Which is updated more often, Calendars or Editable Calendar Template App?
Calendars ships an update weekly, and Editable Calendar Template App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calendars was updated on November 1, 2026 and Editable Calendar Template App on October 24, 2026.

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