Comparison

Calendar Vertical & Monthly vs JReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calendar Vertical & Monthly

Organize your events with two distinct calendar views: Vertical and Monthly. Create and manage multiple calendars, assigning colors to event titles for clear labeling. Focus on simple, intuitive scheduling without advanced features.

Highlights
  • Vertical and Monthly calendar views
  • Create multiple calendars
  • Color-coded event labels
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Switch between calendars
Features
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Simple Calendar is a straightforward and functional calendar app that makes managing your schedule easy. With two distinct views—Vertical and Monthly—you can organize your events clearly and efficiently. The app also supports the creation of multiple calendars, allowing you to switch between them based on your needs. Additionally, you can assign colors to event titles, using them as labels for enhanced visibility. While it doesn't include advanced features like reminders or the ability to toggle between monthly, weekly, and list views, it focuses on simple, intuitive functionality. Key Features: - Two calendar UIs: Vertical and Monthly views - Create and switch between multiple calendars - Assign colors to event titles, using them as labels for better organization - Simple and beautiful design Manage your schedule effortlessly with Simple Calendar and make each day more productive!

About

JReader

Features
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Read text aloud from your camera in a variety of natural voices. Choose from different voices both male and female. Blend different voices to create your own unique voice in the app!

Screenshots

Calendar Vertical & Monthly3 screens
JReader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calendar Vertical & Monthly at none against JReader's 2. JReader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Calendar Vertical & Monthly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendar Vertical & Monthly ships an update every 6 weeks, JReader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calendar Vertical & Monthly versus JReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar Vertical & MonthlyJReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoyuki RikijiJay Pathak

In-app purchases

None

Calendar Vertical & Monthly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JReader

Subscriptions1
  • JReader Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • JReader Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Calendar Vertical & Monthly free?
Calendar Vertical & Monthly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JReader free?
JReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calendar Vertical & Monthly or JReader have ads?
Neither Calendar Vertical & Monthly nor JReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calendar Vertical & Monthly or JReader?
Calendar Vertical & Monthly ships an update every 6 weeks, and JReader every 4 days. Most recently, Calendar Vertical & Monthly was updated on October 30, 2026 and JReader on October 28, 2026.

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