# Cheatsheet vs Calendar. Simple Calendars

The clearest difference is price: Cheatsheet at Free against Calendar. Simple Calendars's $1.99. Cheatsheet also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Calendar. Simple Calendars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cheatsheet is free to download; Calendar. Simple Calendars costs $1.99 up front. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Calendar. Simple Calendars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calendar. Simple Calendars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheatsheet has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 68% of Calendar. Simple Calendars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Calendar. Simple Calendars monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | Calendar. Simple Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-simple-calendars/id934523970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 128 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Vitaly Kuz'menko](https://appshunter.io/developer/806853000) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### Calendar. Simple Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-simple-calendars/id934523970)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your schedule across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface. Customize with color themes, view week numbers, and use interactive widgets to manage your day, month, and year efficiently.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform sync (Mac, iPhone, iPad), Interactive home screen widget, Customizable color themes, Week number display option, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

### Is Calendar. Simple Calendars free?

Calendar. Simple Calendars costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Calendar. Simple Calendars?

Calendar. Simple Calendars is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Calendar. Simple Calendars averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or Calendar. Simple Calendars have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor Calendar. Simple Calendars shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Calendar. Simple Calendars?

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calendar. Simple Calendars monthly. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 25, 2026 and Calendar. Simple Calendars on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*