# Linear Calendar vs Shared Calendar

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Linear Calendar at 13.0 against Shared Calendar's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linear Calendar sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Shared Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linear Calendar ships an update every 9 days, Shared Calendar weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linear Calendar | Shared Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linear-calendar-chronos/id6757204690/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807424246) | [Austin Leitmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896539838) |

## What reviewers say

### Linear Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linear-calendar-chronos/id6757204690)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chronos - Year Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2030 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2027 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2029 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2028 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


### Shared Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-calendar-loop/id6768106004)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Loop Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linear Calendar free?

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

### Is Shared Calendar free?

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

### Do Linear Calendar or Shared Calendar have ads?

Neither Linear Calendar nor Shared Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linear Calendar or Shared Calendar?

Linear Calendar ships an update every 9 days, and Shared Calendar weekly. Most recently, Linear Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shared Calendar on October 24, 2026.

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