# Tuta Calendar vs PrivacyNotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrivacyNotes at 100% against Tuta Calendar's 57%. PrivacyNotes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Tuta Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuta Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PrivacyNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivacyNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuta Calendar has 164 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tuta Calendar's written reviews are positive against 100% of PrivacyNotes's.

Tuta Calendar ships an update weekly, PrivacyNotes every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuta Calendar | PrivacyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-calendar-secure-planner/id6657977811/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-encrypted-notes/id6785958812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tutao GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/922429608) | [Lifetime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785958814) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuta Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-calendar-secure-planner/id6657977811)

This secure calendar app offers end-to-end encryption to protect your events and reminders. It features a user-friendly interface, cross-device syncing, and smart reminders, with a free plan and optional premium upgrades.

**Highlights:** Quantum-safe end-to-end encryption, Zero tracking and zero-knowledge architecture, Secure event sharing, Cross-device syncing, Multiple calendar views, Smart event reminders, Offline access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revolutionary (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Legend (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Revolutionary (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Legend (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy and security focused
- 👍 Streamlined and minimalist design
- 🔄 Calendar subscriptions work well
- ✨ Good color schemes and views
- ✅ Private alternative to big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Requires account/login
- 📅 Widget not working/limited
- ❌ No watch app support
- ⏳ Slow loading/reloading events

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Widget is not working or is blank
- Calendar events not saving or changes not saving
- App logs out automatically and shows invalid credentials
- Double reminders for appointments

**Requested features**

- App for the Watch
- Icon shows current date
- Ability to see holidays marked
- Import from Apple calendar
- Adjustable app opening view (e.g., month view)


### PrivacyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-encrypted-notes/id6785958812)

Securely manage your notes, tasks, and journal with end-to-end encryption. This app ensures your data is private by design, with no trackers or ads. It works offline and syncs encrypted across your devices without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Markdown-native notes, Task management, Private journaling, Offline functionality, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB Encrypted Storage | $4.99 | per year |
| 2 GB Encrypted Storage | $8.99 | per year |
| 5 GB Encrypted Storage | $17.99 | per year |
| PrivacyNotes Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuta Calendar free?

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

### Is PrivacyNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tuta Calendar or PrivacyNotes?

PrivacyNotes is rated higher. Tuta Calendar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while PrivacyNotes averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tuta Calendar or PrivacyNotes have ads?

Neither Tuta Calendar nor PrivacyNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tuta Calendar or PrivacyNotes?

Tuta Calendar ships an update weekly, and PrivacyNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Tuta Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and PrivacyNotes 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.*