# MiniMonth vs Simple Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Calendar at 4.4 against MiniMonth's 3.9. Simple Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (73 vs 20). MiniMonth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MiniMonth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 73 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

MiniMonth ships an update every 4 months, Simple Calendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniMonth | Simple Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimonth/id921088027/reviews) | **[4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calendar-widget-cal/id1506434688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bronenos](https://appshunter.io/developer/354852127) | [Heart Relay Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327363297) |

## 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


### Simple Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calendar-widget-cal/id1506434688)

Quickly view your monthly schedule and upcoming events with this easy-to-use calendar app. It offers widget support for at-a-glance access to your day and plans, with all data stored securely on your device. Enjoy a comfortable viewing experience with dark mode support.

**Highlights:** Monthly schedule overview, Quick event registration, Widget support for daily plans, Secure on-device data storage, Dark mode compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Hide ads | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniMonth free?

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

### Is Simple Calendar free?

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

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

Simple Calendar is rated higher. MiniMonth averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Simple Calendar averages 4.4 from 73 ratings.

### Do MiniMonth or Simple Calendar have ads?

Simple Calendar shows ads; MiniMonth does not.

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

MiniMonth ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, MiniMonth was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simple Calendar on October 10, 2026.

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