# Calligraphy Handbook vs Aloha Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Aloha Calendar at 5.0 against Calligraphy Handbook's 4.5. Aloha Calendar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Calligraphy Handbook's advantage is ratings volume (517 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calligraphy Handbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aloha Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aloha Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calligraphy Handbook has 517 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calligraphy Handbook | Aloha Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-handbook/id830584075/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-calendar/id6770357686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **517** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 257 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon](https://appshunter.io/developer/417852567) | [John Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896733361) |

## What reviewers say

### Calligraphy Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-handbook/id830584075)

This app is a digital tool for learning and practicing calligraphy. It offers various pens, colors, and effects for both beginners and experienced artists. Users can also challenge friends or test their skills with a calligraphy game.

**Highlights:** Digital pens and papers for learning, Unique pen and color effects, Calligraphy game for skill evaluation, 11 calligraphic pens and 1 pointed pen, 19 calligraphic hands in various styles, Layer management for artistic creation, Export creations to camera roll or email

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning calligraphy
- 💡 Variety of font styles and color options
- 👍 Calming and meditative experience
- 👍 Great for beginners and intermediate users
- 👍 Useful for practicing without supplies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 🔒 Lack of palm rejection and input issues
- 👎 Overly strict grading system
- 👎 Limited free features, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between uppercase and lowercase letters
- Undo feature causes freezing and loss of progress
- Inconsistent performance and lag when using Apple Pencil
- Restoration of in-app purchases not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more font styles, especially Gothic and modern
- Implement better palm rejection and input handling
- Allow users to favorite/save preferred font styles
- Add the ability to practice full words and sentences
- Improve export and sharing options


### Aloha Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-calendar/id6770357686)

Discover concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and happy hours across all Hawaiian islands. Find local events and businesses, and purchase tickets directly through the app. Explore curated guides for activities and seasonal happenings.

**Highlights:** Event listings across all Hawaiian islands, Filter events by date, category, or 'free only', Curated island and seasonal guides, Happy hour finder by day and neighborhood, Direct ticket purchasing with digital codes, Directory of featured local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calligraphy Handbook free?

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

### Is Aloha Calendar free?

Aloha Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calligraphy Handbook or Aloha Calendar?

Aloha Calendar is rated higher. Calligraphy Handbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while Aloha Calendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Calligraphy Handbook or Aloha Calendar have ads?

Neither Calligraphy Handbook nor Aloha Calendar shows ads.

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