# Lock Screen Calendar vs Trace

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Calendar at 5.0 against Trace's 4.3. Lock Screen Calendar also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 77%). Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Lock Screen Calendar's written reviews are positive against 77% of Trace's.

Lock Screen Calendar ships an update every 6 days, Trace every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Calendar | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-calendar-coretask/id6478839577/reviews)** | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-personal-schedule-ai-os/id6503812022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **88.4% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gridus Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636121761) | [Corca, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711708611) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-calendar-coretask/id6478839577)

This app helps you manage your time and overcome procrastination by organizing tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix. Prioritize tasks by importance and urgency, use a focus timer, and access your schedule via home and lock screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix task prioritization, Importance and urgency sorting, Focus Timer, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $59.99 | one-time |


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-personal-schedule-ai-os/id6503812022)

This AI-powered app acts as your personal calendar, schedule assistant, and daily planner. It allows you to organize tasks, routines, and reminders using natural language input, voice commands, or even by capturing screenshots. Manage all your events and to-dos in one place for a more organized day.

**Highlights:** AI calendar and smart schedule assistant, Routine planner for daily habits, Integrated reminders, to-do list, and tracker, Natural language and voice input, Screenshot to schedule functionality, iOS widgets for quick access, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Trace Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Trace Annual Plan (Discount) | $24.99 | per year |
| Trace Annual Plan (Anniversary) | $29.99 | per year |
| Trace Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Trace Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lock Screen Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium Believer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Trace Believer Plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trace Premium Believer | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Calendar free?

Lock Screen Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Calendar or Trace?

Lock Screen Calendar is rated higher. Lock Screen Calendar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Trace averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Calendar or Trace have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Calendar nor Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Calendar or Trace?

Lock Screen Calendar ships an update every 6 days, and Trace every 2 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Calendar was updated on November 12, 2026 and Trace on November 12, 2026.

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