Comparison

DupliCal Calendar vs Digital Planner for iPad

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

Head to head
About

DupliCal Calendar

Manage your daily schedule with this straightforward calendar app. It offers day, week, and month views, supports syncing with popular services, and allows for customizable recurring events. An optional Plus package unlocks advanced features like unlimited calendar sets and batch event actions.

Highlights
  • Day, week, and month views
  • Sync with iCloud, Google, Outlook
  • Customizable recurring events
  • Event search functionality
  • Unlimited calendar sets (Plus)
  • Batch event actions (Plus)
Features
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DupliCal is a daily use calendar application. The application is simple and immediately ready to use. It is based on day and week view. The month view shows the number of events on the day. You can easily change the content of the calendar by switching between sets of calendars. You don't need to create an account to use it. The basic version will allow you to easily manage your daily schedule. Basic Features: • Sync calendars from iCloud, Google or Outlook etc. • Day, week and month wiew • Week numbers • Add contacts, notes, URL, and locations • Customisable recurring events • Quick edit function (reschedule, copy, add alert, add note…etc) • Event search (by title, notes, invitees and location) • Calendar sets (Base + 1) • Zoom in on a day in week view • Notifications • 42 alert sounds to choose from • Dark View • Settings sync in iCloud • Change the application icon • No Ads Extended functions (DupliCal Plus package) • Calendar sets (any quantity) • Actions on multiple events  - Reschedule - Copy - Delete - Delete duplicated events - Change calendar • Customised notification sounds (each calendar can have a different notification sound) • Templates • Pre-set Events • Alarms (up to 5 alerts for an event) • Pre-set Events DupliCal Plus is available with a one-time purchase: • Duplical Plus Lifetime -$19.99 (best price) or through automatically renewable subscriptions: 1. DupliCal Week - duration: 1 week - Price: $0.99 - introductory offer: 3 days free trial 2. DupliCal Month - duration: 1 month - Price: $1.99 - introductory offer: 1 week free trial 3.DupliCal Year - duration: 1 year - Price: $14.99 - introductory offer: 1 week free trial • Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. • If you choose to purchase DupliCal Plus, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://www.apps4delivery.pl/duplical-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have any feedback, coments or issues? Please contact: dupli.cal@icloud.com

About

Digital Planner for iPad

Streamline your life and boost productivity with this versatile digital planner. Manage tasks, events, and goals with reminders, calendar sync, and PDF annotation. Optimized for Apple Pencil for a smooth writing experience.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Event scheduling
  • Reminder notifications
  • Calendar synchronization
  • PDF annotation
  • Apple Pencil optimized
Features
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Digital Planner is designed first and foremost for iPad, combining the familiar experience of a classic paper planner with the flexibility of digital planning. Plan your days, weeks, and months, write naturally with Apple Pencil, organize your schedule, and keep your tasks, events, goals, and notes in one place. Digital Planner is also available on iPhone and Mac, so you can keep your planning accessible across your Apple devices. Use iPhone for quick access to your planner, calendar, tasks, and events on the go, or open Digital Planner on your Mac when you're working at your computer. Keep your planning synchronized across devices and easily check or update your schedule wherever you are. PLAN YOUR WAY Stay organized with flexible planning views for everything from detailed daily schedules to long-term goals: • Hourly Planner • Daily Planner • Weekly Planner • Monthly Planner • Yearly Planner • Daily goals, notes, and summaries • Checklists and tasks • Birthday calendar • Customizable planning templates WRITE NATURALLY WITH APPLE PENCIL Turn your iPad into a digital notebook and planner. Write, draw, highlight, add typed text, and organize content naturally. Convert handwriting to text or use speech-to-text when typing isn't convenient. CALENDARS & REMINDERS Bring planning and scheduling together: • Sync with Apple Calendar • Sync with Google Calendar • Create and edit Google Calendar events directly in the app • Connect and work with Outlook Calendar • Work with Apple Reminders • Add and manage events • Share your calendar with others NOTES, PDFs & MORE Use Digital Planner for planning, writing, studying, and organizing: • Create notes • Add stickers and images • Select and move content with the Lasso tool • Import and annotate PDF files • Track books with a reading list • Back up and restore your data MADE FOR EVERYDAY PLANNING Whether you're a student, teacher, professional, or simply enjoy the feeling of a traditional paper planner, Digital Planner gives you the freedom to organize your life your way. Enjoy the space and flexibility of planning on iPad with Apple Pencil, quickly check your schedule from iPhone when you're on the go, and access your planning from Mac while working at your computer. Have an idea or suggestion? Contact our support team and let us know what you'd like to see next. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app contains the following subscription options: 1-month membership from $6.99. 3-month membership from $12.99. 1-year membership from $29.99 after a 7-day free trial. Prices above are in U.S. dollars (USD) and apply to customers in the United States. Prices in other countries may vary and are displayed in the applicable local currency. Local App Store pricing may differ from a direct conversion based on current exchange rates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/terms-of-use/ EULA: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/eula/

Screenshots

DupliCal Calendar4 screens
Digital Planner for iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Planner for iPad at 4.3 against DupliCal Calendar's 1.0. Digital Planner for iPad also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and review sentiment (44% vs 20%). DupliCal Calendar's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DupliCal Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Digital Planner for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Planner for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Planner for iPad has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of DupliCal Calendar's written reviews are positive against 44% of Digital Planner for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DupliCal Calendar ships an update every 3 weeks, Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DupliCal Calendar versus Digital Planner for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDupliCal CalendarDigital Planner for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (5 ratings)4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz KasperczakAlina Shpak

Customer experience

DupliCal Calendar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Digital Planner for iPad

All ratings2,093 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative44.0%

Bugs and requests

DupliCal Calendar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Digital Planner for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lasso tool issues with cut and paste
  • Disappearing text when writing over stickers
  • Inconsistent calendar sync
  • Eraser leaving jumbled pieces
  • Inability to rearrange pages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete individual pages
  • Improved eraser functionality
  • Sync with Outlook calendar
  • Monthly and yearly view improvements
  • Widgets for quick access

In-app purchases

7 purchases

DupliCal Calendar

Subscriptions6
  • DupliCal Plus Week Start3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • DupliCal Plus Week$0.997 Days
  • DupliCal Plus Month Start7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • DupliCal Plus Month$1.991 Month
  • DupliCal Plus Year Start7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • DupliCal Plus Year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • DupliCal Plus Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Digital Planner for iPad

Subscriptions3
  • Digital Planner (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Digital Planner (Three month)$12.993 Months
  • Digital Planner (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DupliCal Calendar free?
DupliCal Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Planner for iPad free?
Digital Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DupliCal Calendar or Digital Planner for iPad?
Digital Planner for iPad is rated higher. DupliCal Calendar averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Digital Planner for iPad averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.
Do DupliCal Calendar or Digital Planner for iPad have ads?
Neither DupliCal Calendar nor Digital Planner for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DupliCal Calendar or Digital Planner for iPad?
DupliCal Calendar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Most recently, DupliCal Calendar was updated on September 29, 2026 and Digital Planner for iPad on October 25, 2026.

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