Comparison

Linear Calendar vs YearTracker

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

Head to head
About

Linear Calendar

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
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See your whole year on one screen. Chronos is a beautifully minimal calendar that displays 365 days at once. No more flipping through months or losing sight of the big picture. Whether you're planning vacations, tracking deadlines, or remembering birthdays, Chronos helps you see how your year fits together. YOUR YEAR, ONE VIEW Unlike traditional calendars that show you one week or month at a time, Chronos displays your entire year in a single, elegant view. Pinch to zoom from a bird's-eye overview down to individual days. Spot patterns, plan ahead, and never lose context. CALENDAR INTEGRATION See events from your Apple Calendar and Google Calendar right inside Chronos. Meetings, appointments, and reminders from all your calendars appear in the year view—no need to switch apps. SIMPLE EVENT MANAGEMENT - Tap any day to add events - Color-code with categories - Set reminders so you never forget important dates - Events sync instantly across all your Apple devices via iCloud BEAUTIFUL THEMES Personalize your calendar with a variety of themes. Choose from light, dark, and colorful options to match your style or mood. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Clean, distraction-free interface - No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your devices and in your private iCloud WORKS EVERYWHERE - iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Seamless iCloud sync keeps everything up to date - Works offline — your calendar is always available Chronos is the calendar for people who think in years, not days.

About

YearTracker

Features
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YearTracker helps you plan tasks, monitor your productivity, and see your entire year at a glance. Each day is displayed on a visual activity map. The color of the day reflects your progress based on completed, unfinished, and rescheduled tasks. FEATURES • Year Activity Map View all 365 days in one clear productivity grid. • Daily Task Planning Create tasks for today or schedule them for future dates. • Progress Levels See different shades of green based on your daily productivity. • Monthly Calendar Open any month, select a day, and review its tasks. • Productivity Statistics Track completed, unfinished, planned, and rescheduled tasks, completion rate, productive days, streaks, and your best results. • Apple Reminders Integration Display selected reminders inside YearTracker and keep your tasks organized in one place. • Smart Reminders Add notification times and early reminders for local tasks. • Offline Access Your local tasks and productivity data remain available without an internet connection. YearTracker turns everyday progress into a clear visual picture of your year. Plan your days, complete meaningful tasks, and build lasting consistency.

Screenshots

Linear Calendar4 screens
YearTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YearTracker at none against Linear Calendar's 7. Linear Calendar's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Linear Calendar sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. YearTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linear Calendar ships an update every 9 days, YearTracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linear Calendar versus YearTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinear CalendarYearTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeap Tech LLCVage Margarian

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Linear Calendar

One-time7
  • Chronos - Year Calendar$4.99
  • Unlock 2026$4.99
  • Unlock 2030$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlock 2027$4.99
  • Unlock 2029$4.99
  • Unlock 2028$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
None

YearTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linear Calendar free?
Linear Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YearTracker free?
YearTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linear Calendar or YearTracker have ads?
Neither Linear Calendar nor YearTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linear Calendar or YearTracker?
Linear Calendar ships an update every 9 days, and YearTracker fortnightly. Most recently, Linear Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and YearTracker on October 21, 2026.

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