# MiniMonth vs Calendar Z

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiniMonth at none against Calendar Z's 1. MiniMonth also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calendar Z's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (722 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Calendar Z holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar Z has 722 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MiniMonth's written reviews are positive against 65% of Calendar Z's.

MiniMonth ships an update every 4 months, Calendar Z every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniMonth | Calendar Z |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimonth/id921088027/reviews) | **[4.3 (722 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-z/id1035515136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **722** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [bronenos](https://appshunter.io/developer/354852127) | [PiyoLog Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440099912) |

## What reviewers say

### MiniMonth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimonth/id921088027)

Display a monthly calendar directly on your Home and Today screens. Customize themes with separate color settings for light and dark modes. It syncs with your system preferences for the first weekday and shows events from your existing calendar.

**Highlights:** Monthly calendar widget, Home screen display, Today screen display, Dark theme support, Customizable colors, System weekday sync, Calendar event display

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calendar Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-z/id1035515136)

A straightforward yet powerful calendar application designed for efficient schedule management. It features an integrated reminder system, supports Apple Watch, and offers advanced options for recurring events and event display.

**Highlights:** Integrated reminder system, Apple Watch compatibility, Advanced repeating event setup, Event display on Map, Widget support, Template function for quick event addition, Customizable appearance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disappear Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and views
- 🗓️ Comprehensive monthly calendar view
- 🔗 Integrates with reminders and other calendars
- 🔍 Clear event details and overview

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing past events and data loss
- ⚠️ Sync and compatibility issues with other devices
- 🔍 Difficulty deleting or editing events
- 🗓️ Continuous calendar view can be confusing
- 🔔 Unreliable or missing notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing or not saving properly
- Incorrect date/time display and sync issues
- Crashes or freezes after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and restore past events
- Improved sync and cross-device functionality
- More customization options for layout and colors
- Easier event management (editing, deleting, repeating)
- Better notification system and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniMonth free?

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

### Is Calendar Z free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MiniMonth or Calendar Z?

Calendar Z is rated higher. MiniMonth averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Calendar Z averages 4.3 from 722 ratings.

### Do MiniMonth or Calendar Z have ads?

Calendar Z shows ads; MiniMonth does not.

### Which is updated more often, MiniMonth or Calendar Z?

MiniMonth ships an update every 4 months, and Calendar Z every 5 weeks. Most recently, MiniMonth was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calendar Z on November 2, 2026.

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