Comparison

Calendars vs Steady Hand

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

Steady Hand

Features
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Steady Hand is the complete livestock management app designed for homesteaders, hobby farmers, and small-scale ranchers. Track your entire herd or flock from birth to market with comprehensive record-keeping tools. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - Track unlimited animals across 15+ species including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, horses, rabbits, and more - Record essential details: names, tag IDs, breeds, birth dates, and lineage - Monitor animal status: Active, Sold, Deceased, or Transferred - Search and filter your inventory by species, status, or name - Add custom fields for species-specific information COMPLETE EVENT TRACKING - Log health events: vaccinations, treatments, vet visits, deworming, and hoof trimming - Record breeding events: heat observations, breeding dates, pregnancy checks, and births - Track production: milk yields, egg collection, and fiber harvests - Monitor weight and growth over time - View complete event history for each animal SMART REMINDERS - Automatic reminders based on species-specific breeding cycles and gestation periods - Never miss a vaccination, pregnancy check, or expected birth date - Set custom recurring reminders for routine tasks - Push notifications keep you informed CALENDAR VIEW - See all events and reminders at a glance - Navigate easily between months - View daily task lists with animal details REPORTS AND ANALYTICS - Generate inventory, breeding, health, production, and weight reports - Export data to CSV for record-keeping or compliance - Track trends and performance over time DATA SECURITY - Create full backups of your farm data - Restore from backups anytime - Import animals via CSV for easy migration - All data stored locally on your device Whether you raise beef cattle, dairy goats, laying hens, or a diverse mix of livestock, Steady Hand helps you stay organized and make informed decisions for your operation.

Screenshots

Calendars4 screens
Steady Hand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calendars at weekly against Steady Hand's monthly. Calendars also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Steady Hand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendars ships an update weekly, Steady Hand monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Calendars versus Steady Hand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendarsSteady Hand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (123K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings123K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedMark Duenas

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

Steady Hand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Calendars

Subscriptions6
  • 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 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Calendars PRO 1 Year7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time4
  • Smart Input Upgrade$1.99
  • My schedule planner, Organizer$6.99
  • Full Pack$12.99
Show 1 more
  • Recurring Events$31.99
1 purchases

Steady Hand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Calendars free?
Calendars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Hand free?
Steady Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calendars or Steady Hand have ads?
Neither Calendars nor Steady Hand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calendars or Steady Hand?
Calendars ships an update weekly, and Steady Hand monthly. Most recently, Calendars was updated on November 3, 2026 and Steady Hand on October 28, 2026.

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