# Calendars vs Raft

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calendars at 123K against Raft's 823. Calendars also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Raft's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Raft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 123K ratings behind it against 823, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 50% of Raft's.

Calendars ships an update weekly, Raft monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | Raft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** | [4.6 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-shared-calendar/id949819247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 823 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Join Raft AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/949819246) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Productivity, #122 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $21.99 | per year |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | 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


### Raft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-shared-calendar/id949819247)

This app helps couples, families, and close friends stay organized and connected by sharing calendars and events. It allows users to plan together, add personal touches to appointments, and countdown to special occasions. Facilitate communication and coordination for a more synchronized life.

**Highlights:** Connect with partner, family, and friends, View shared plans and appointments, Like and comment on events, Personalize events with media, Share or keep plans private, Countdown to special occasions, In-event chat functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $18.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute and visual design
- 💡 Sharing plans with partner/friends
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues between users
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Events not showing up for partner
- Dates not syncing correctly
- Invitations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add location details for events
- Recurring event option
- Monthly calendar view
- Favorite/reuse event icons
- Android app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is Raft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendars or Raft?

Calendars is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Raft averages 4.6 from 823 ratings.

### Do Calendars or Raft have ads?

Neither Calendars nor Raft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calendars or Raft?

Calendars ships an update weekly, and Raft monthly. Most recently, Calendars was updated on November 11, 2026 and Raft on November 1, 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.*