# Simple Calendar vs KeepUply

The clearest difference is rating: KeepUply at 5.0 against Simple Calendar's 1.0. KeepUply also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Simple Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KeepUply sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KeepUply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeepUply has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Calendar ships an update every 2 weeks, KeepUply every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Calendar | KeepUply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calendar-calendar/id6738260581/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepuply/id6757764267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liam Sammy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445530268) | [Greg Graham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868795892) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calendar-calendar/id6738260581)

Easily manage your events and tasks with a visually appealing calendar. Sync with Google Calendar, add color-coded events, and view weather forecasts. Includes widgets and traditional calendar support.

**Highlights:** Event and task creation, Google Calendar sync, Color-coded events, Customizable widgets, Weekly weather display, Recurrence patterns, Multiple view options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Calendar Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Calendar Universe Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### KeepUply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepuply/id6757764267)

This app provides a calm and simple way to manage important tasks and recurring events. It helps you stay organized with gentle notifications and discover new reminder ideas. Keep everything you need to remember in one accessible place.

**Highlights:** One-time or recurring reminders, Task status overview (Past Due, Coming Up), Customizable notifications, Reminder idea discovery (Spark), iCloud device syncing, Clean and uncluttered design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KeepUply Lifetime Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Calendar free?

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

### Is KeepUply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Calendar or KeepUply?

KeepUply is rated higher. Simple Calendar averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KeepUply averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Calendar or KeepUply have ads?

Simple Calendar shows ads; KeepUply does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Calendar or KeepUply?

Simple Calendar ships an update every 2 weeks, and KeepUply every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Calendar was updated on October 22, 2026 and KeepUply on October 22, 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.*