CalendarAlerts+ vs HyperFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CalendarAlerts+
Enhance your default calendar experience with unlimited custom alerts for events and tasks. This app offers powerful tools for creating, managing, and syncing your schedule across all your iOS devices, ensuring you never miss an important moment.
- Unlimited custom alerts per event
- Set alerts minutes, hours, or days before/after
- Seamless integration with iOS Calendar
- Create, delete, copy, and move calendar entries
- Add and apply default alerts
- Manage multiple calendars
- iCloud sync across devices
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Tired of missing important tasks, appointments, or events because of limited calendar alerts? CalendarAlerts+ is the ultimate event alert solution that breaks through the limits of the default iOS Calendar app, giving you complete control over your alerts. Unlimited Custom Alerts for Better Planning Unlike the default iPhone Calendar, which restricts you to just two alerts, CalendarAlerts+ allows you to set unlimited* alerts per event. Customize alert reminders for minutes, hours, or even days before or after your event starts — perfect for managing both immediate tasks and long-term plans. Smarter Calendar Integration CalendarAlerts+ syncs seamlessly with your built-in iOS Calendar, ensuring all your events and to-do lists stay updated. Enjoy enhanced views and improved scheduling features, including: - Traditional calendar view for visual clarity - Easily jump to any date in calendar view - Searchable list view for quick event lookup - Set specific date alerts where supported or choose flexible time periods Powerful Productivity Tools Stay organized with smart tools designed to simplify your schedule: - Create new events and tasks directly within the app - Quickly delete, copy or move calendar entries - Edit existing calendar entries effortlessly - Add up to five default alerts that instantly apply to new events and easily apply these defaults to existing events. - Change the default start time for all-day events - Manage multiple calendars in one unified interface - Displays your preferred date and time format automatically Sync and Stay Updated With iCloud sync, your alert preferences are always backed up and available across all your iOS devices. Never Miss Important Moments Whether you're managing your to-do list, planning daily routines, or setting recurring alerts, CalendarAlerts+ ensures you stay on track with reliable and customizable alert reminders. Important Notes: *MS Outlook / Exchange calendars allow only one alert per event. *MS Outlook / Exchange calendars cannot have alerts that start after the event start time. *Google Calendar supports up to five alerts per event. Stay Organized Every Day! Download CalendarAlerts+ now and take full control of your calendar events. Perfect for busy schedules, goal tracking, and improved time management!
HyperFocus
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"The Guilt-Free Timer Designed for ADHD" Have you ever given up on a timer app? It’s not your lack of willpower. It was simply the wrong tool. HyperFocus is a productivity tool built with the ADHD brain in mind. We don’t judge or blame. Start without a plan, and get praised even when you stop midway. [4 Principles of HyperFocus] 1. Start in 1 Second (Zero Friction) No complex settings, no login required. Just open the app and press one button to dive into your flow. We eliminate the gap between thought and action to help you execute immediately. 2. Dopamine Every 5 Minutes (Micro Rewards) Do you have to endure 25 minutes to get a reward? Not here. We give you stars, haptic feedback, and praise every 5 minutes. Keep your brain stimulated and engaged without the boredom. 3. Stopping Midway is Still a "Success" (No Shame) Stopped after 14 minutes? That is not a failure. That is "14 minutes of success." Even if you stop early, your records accumulate. Your effort never goes to waste. [Medical Disclaimer] This app is a productivity tool designed to assist with time management and concentration. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HyperFocus at Free against CalendarAlerts+'s $2.99. HyperFocus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). CalendarAlerts+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
HyperFocus is free to download; CalendarAlerts+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CalendarAlerts+ ships an update every 3 months, HyperFocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalendarAlerts+ | HyperFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solutions That Are Practical, LLC | Younggun Kim |
In-app purchases
CalendarAlerts+
No in-app purchases
HyperFocus
No in-app purchases









