# Lock Screen Calendar vs Stash

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Screen Calendar at none against Stash's shown. Lock Screen Calendar also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Stash sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 5.0 for Lock Screen Calendar against 5.0 for Stash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Calendar has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Lock Screen Calendar's written reviews are positive against 79% of Stash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Calendar | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-calendar-coretask/id6478839577/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-save-links-for-later/id6761720583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gridus Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636121761) | [Issei Ikeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784908792) |

## 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 based on importance and urgency. It offers a focus timer to help you complete tasks efficiently and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Priority setting by importance and urgency, Step-by-step task organization, Time allocation for tasks, Focus timer for task completion, Stress reduction and productivity boost

**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 |


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-save-links-for-later/id6761720583)

This app helps you save and revisit links from social media and the web. It encourages a habit of reviewing saved content with daily picks and weekly progress tracking. Organize your saved items with collections and tags, and receive smart reminders to ensure you don't forget them.

**Highlights:** One-tap link saving from any app, Daily surfacing of unread saved items, Weekly save vs. revisit rate tracking, Organize with collections and tags, Smart reminders for revisiting content, iCloud sync across devices (Pro)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Calendar free?

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

### Is Stash free?

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

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

Lock Screen Calendar and Stash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Stash shows ads; Lock Screen Calendar does not.

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

Lock Screen Calendar ships an update every 5 days, and Stash every 5 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Calendar was updated on October 27, 2026 and Stash on October 24, 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.*