Mint Diary vs Linear Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mint Diary
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We've combined the to-do list, diary, gallery, and memo features into one app. No more switching between different apps for tasks, journaling, photos, and memos. We've made the interface simple so everyone can use it easily. Key features include: - Integration of to-do lists, diary, gallery, and memo into one app, allowing you to focus your thoughts and writings in a single place. - Record the height and weight of yourself or your children, and you can check them on a chart. - Syncs across all your Apple devices via iCloud. - Calendar view to organize your tasks, diary entries, and gallery images by date. - Tag and flag options for diary entries and gallery images for quick and easy retrieval. - Extremely user-friendly and intuitive. - You can also play roulette, even if it's out of the blue. Use it as a pastime or for betting with friends.
Linear Calendar
This app offers a minimalist calendar view displaying your entire year on a single screen. It integrates with existing calendars, allows for simple event management with reminders, and offers customizable themes. Designed for focus, it works offline and syncs across devices without ads or tracking.
- Full year view on one screen
- Integrates Apple and Google Calendars
- Add events by tapping a day
- Color-coded categories
- Set reminders
- Multiple themes
- Offline functionality
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See your whole year on one screen. Chronos is a beautifully minimal calendar that displays 365 days at once. No more flipping through months or losing sight of the big picture. Whether you're planning vacations, tracking deadlines, or remembering birthdays, Chronos helps you see how your year fits together. YOUR YEAR, ONE VIEW Unlike traditional calendars that show you one week or month at a time, Chronos displays your entire year in a single, elegant view. Pinch to zoom from a bird's-eye overview down to individual days. Spot patterns, plan ahead, and never lose context. CALENDAR INTEGRATION See events from your Apple Calendar and Google Calendar right inside Chronos. Meetings, appointments, and reminders from all your calendars appear in the year view—no need to switch apps. SIMPLE EVENT MANAGEMENT - Tap any day to add events - Color-code with categories - Set reminders so you never forget important dates - Events sync instantly across all your Apple devices via iCloud BEAUTIFUL THEMES Personalize your calendar with a variety of themes. Choose from light, dark, and colorful options to match your style or mood. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Clean, distraction-free interface - No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your devices and in your private iCloud WORKS EVERYWHERE - iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Seamless iCloud sync keeps everything up to date - Works offline — your calendar is always available Chronos is the calendar for people who think in years, not days.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mint Diary at none against Linear Calendar's 7. Mint Diary also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Linear Calendar's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Linear Calendar sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Mint Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mint Diary ships an update every 2 days, Linear Calendar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mint Diary | Linear Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JongSeo Choe | Leap Tech LLC |
In-app purchases
Mint Diary
No in-app purchases
Linear Calendar
- Chronos - Year Calendar$4.99
- Unlock 2026$4.99
- Unlock 2030$4.99
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- Unlock 2027$4.99
- Unlock 2029$4.99
- Unlock 2028$4.99
- Lifetime Access$14.99









