# Calendars vs TimeTree

The clearest difference is ads: Calendars at none against TimeTree's shown. Calendars also leads on device support (4 vs 2). TimeTree's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TimeTree sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calendars against 4.9 for TimeTree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122K and 93K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Calendars's written reviews are positive against 81% of TimeTree's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendars | TimeTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews) | **[4.9 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 93K |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#75** |
| Size | 412 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [TimeTree, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/952578472) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendars

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Productivity, #130 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


### TimeTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows users to create and share calendars with family, friends, or colleagues. It facilitates event planning, communication, and organization through shared schedules, photo albums, and to-do lists. Stay connected and manage your time effectively with this collaborative scheduling tool.

**Highlights:** Shared calendars for groups, Event notifications and reminders, Sync with device calendars, Shared photo albums, Memo and to-do lists, In-event chat, Web version access

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 日替わり野鳥カレンダー 月額 | $0.49 | per month |
| 超特急公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 週替わりマリーゴールド公式ウィジェット 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急リョウガ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急ユーキ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急タクヤ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急タカシ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急シューヤ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急マサヒロ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急アロハ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急ハル公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 週替わり和田あずさウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり朝比奈ろんウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり甘楽すずウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり星乃キラリウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりプリンセッション・オーケストラ公式ウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりちゃんみうウィジェット | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりぴぴウィジェット | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりhakanaiウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりまゆたゆまウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりおてりウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり初音しょうウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりNANIMONOウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりAZATOYウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり輪廻ねるウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| TimeTree Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| TimeTree Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Shareable calendars
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 🚀 Efficient organization
- 👍 Helpful for busy families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Confusing time zone changes
- 🐛 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Difficulty importing/exporting data

**Reported bugs**

- Events not syncing properly
- Time zone changes affecting event times
- Inability to edit certain event details

**Requested features**

- More color label options
- Biweekly repeat event option
- Ability to rearrange memo order
- Weekly view for routine schedules
- Dedicated iPad app version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendars free?

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

### Is TimeTree free?

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

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

TimeTree is rated higher. Calendars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while TimeTree averages 4.9 from 93K ratings.

### Do Calendars or TimeTree have ads?

TimeTree shows ads; Calendars does not.

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

Calendars ships an update weekly, and TimeTree weekly. Most recently, Calendars was updated on October 28, 2026 and TimeTree on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Calendars or TimeTree?

Calendars currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and TimeTree at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*