LockScreen Calendar Maker vs Taskly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LockScreen Calendar Maker
Transform your iPhone Lock Screen into a functional calendar. Overlay custom monthly or yearly schedules on your favorite photos, view dates at a glance, and manage events with reminders. Offers total customization for a personalized and efficient planning experience.
- Custom Lock Screen calendar wallpapers
- Syncs with Google Calendar
- In-app calendar and event management
- Event reminders and notifications
- Multiple calendar styles (Agenda, Classic Month, Full Year, Lunar)
- Photo backgrounds and design customization
- Automatic wallpaper updates via iOS Shortcut
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Turn your iPhone Lock Screen into a beautiful, functional calendar. Lock Screen Calendar allows you to create custom wallpaper that display your monthly or yearly schedule directly on your lock screen. View dates at a glance without ever opening an app or unlocking your phone. Whether you need a productivity tool or an aesthetic upgrade, our calendar wallpaper maker lets you combine your favorite photos with clean, readable calendar grids. KEY FEATURES: - CALENDAR WALLPAPERS Overlay a calendar, schedule, to-do list on your Lock Screen. Check the date instantly. Perfect for minimalists and planners who value efficiency. + Sync with APPLE calendar & GOOGLE calendar & OUTLOOK calendar + Sync with APPLE Reminders - IN-APP CALENDAR & REMINDERS * View your month and events inside the app. * Add, edit, and delete events – Create events with title, date/time, repeat (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), reminders, and notes. * Event reminders – Get notified before events (e.g. 5 or 15 minutes before). Tapping the notification opens the app to the Calendar tab. - TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION Make it yours. Choose from multiple styles: * Eisenhower Matrix: priority matrix, todo list * Agenda/Schedule: Today, Month, Week, 2-Week Schedule, Week + daily agenda * Classic Month: A clean grid view of the current month. * Full Year: See the big picture with progress dots. * Lunar Calendar: Track solar and lunar dates together. * Life Progress: Visualize your week or month of life. - DESIGN YOUR WAY * Photos: Use your own images as backgrounds. * Style: Adjust colors, dim levels, and first day of the week (Mon/Sun). * Markers: Highlight "Today" with dots, rings, or squares. - SMART AUTOMATION Set it and forget it. Use our pre-built iOS Shortcut to automatically update your Lock Screen wallpaper every morning. Your calendar stays fresh daily without manual editing. *** PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. All calendar processing happens locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or track your personal events. Download Lock Screen Calendar today and organize your life right from your wallpaper. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Taskly
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Taskly is a simple and powerful to-do app designed to help you organize your day and stay focused on what matters. PLAN YOUR DAY Create tasks quickly and keep your daily responsibilities in one organized place. See what needs to be done today and what is coming next. SMART REMINDERS Set a date and time for your tasks and receive a local notification when it’s time to get them done. STAY ORGANIZED Organize tasks with categories and priorities so you can quickly understand what needs your attention. BREAK TASKS INTO STEPS Turn bigger tasks into smaller subtasks and track your progress as you complete each step. RECURRING TASKS Create daily, weekly, or monthly recurring tasks for routines and responsibilities you don't want to forget. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your completed tasks and daily progress at a glance, helping you stay consistent throughout the day. SEARCH AND FILTER Quickly find tasks and switch between views such as today, upcoming, and completed tasks. DARK MODE Use Taskly comfortably at night with a dedicated dark appearance designed for a more comfortable viewing experience. KEY FEATURES • Quick task creation • Due dates and times • Local reminders • Priorities • Categories • Subtasks • Daily, weekly, and monthly recurrence • Search • Upcoming tasks • Completed tasks • Light, dark, and system appearance • Full support for English and Arabic Taskly keeps your tasks simple, organized, and easy to manage — so you can spend less time managing your list and more time getting things done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Taskly at none against LockScreen Calendar Maker's 2. LockScreen Calendar Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. LockScreen Calendar Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Taskly asks for nothing beyond the download.
LockScreen Calendar Maker ships an update every 3 days, Taskly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockScreen Calendar Maker | Taskly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinh Vo | JARAH MAYAL |
In-app purchases
LockScreen Calendar Maker
- Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
Taskly
No in-app purchases
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